Test Unit 1 Flashcards
The baptism at the Jordan
- by Jesus getting baptized and being half god, he is similar to humans being baptised
- he was sent to get rid of original sin
- all sins were wiped away with baptism.
Incarnation 3 reasons
Reconcile us with God. Adam and Eve
How: he did this by dying on the cross. And rose from the dead.
2. That we might know the depth of gods love.
How: Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
3. To be out model of holiness.
How: by all of his words and actions.
Wedding at Cana
proved he was son of God who god sent to reconcile us
- willing to come in his human form and provide
- shows his power that he can look out for us
Proclamation of the kingdom
repent and believe in the gospel
- Jesus and his love for everyone
- through Jesus he heals those who believe.
Transfiguration
God recognizes Jesus as his son who he loves and is well pleased after his crucifixion And rising from the death to forgive sins.
- he allowed his son to be killed for the forgiveness of sins
- flashy lights, Moses and Elyija appear: the transfiguration reassures faith in Jesus.
Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus is the lamb of god whose life is given so we can be free from sin
- showing he loves us through the Eucharist. Jesus is still with us
- turned ordinary bread and wine into his sacred body and blood.
Describe the socioeconomic structure of Jesus time
elite:upper class, wealthy owned land ;a small minority 15% or less
-non-elite: simple living, constantly In danger farmers, 85% or more
pay a tax to use the land
Give the land owner a share of what they made.
How do we know Jesus is a non elite
Mary and Joseph:carpenter, has to work hard
- born in a barn
- born in Bethlehem : poor farming community
How does Jesus embrace poverty
eats with sinners and the poor.
- heals the sick and the poor.
- preaches that salvation is for everyone.
Faith
be living that god is real and that he Is present in the world today.
Tradition
the passing on of the gospel message from generation to generation.
Trinity
the theological mystery of god as 3 persons: father son and Holy Spirit.
Soul
our spiritual principle which is immortal and what makes us most like god
Salvation
gods plan to rescue the world from sin through Jesus.
Grace
the gift of gods life in us
What do we sometimes call Jesus
The new Adam
Conscience
the inner voice gods gift to determine right from wrong.
Legalistic morality
to focus strictly on what the law demands #not caring why.