Theology Flashcards
a word that means how we come to know who or what God is
revelation
2 ways divine revelation happens
scripture and tradition
a word that means belief in many gods
polytheism
person of the Holy Trinity sent during Pentacost
the Holy Spirit
person of the Holy Trinity that became human
the Son
word that means we will know something but never fully understand it
mystery
means “one who is sent”; the name given to Jesus’ followers
apostles
the name given to one who learns from and follows Jesus
Christian Discipleship
made up stories that Jesus tells
parables
state of being 100% with God
Heaven
by going through this, we are able to participate in God’s saving action through the pascal mystery
personal transformation
the outward expression of our beliefs
religion
our response to God’s revelation; involves internal belief
faith
a word that means belief in one God
monotheism
a word that means to take on flesh; God took on flesh as Jesus
incarnation
source of all that is (Holy Trinity)
Father
study of what a word means by looking at its parts
etymology
god that works in three ways
Holy Trinity
anyone that is a student or follower of a teacher
disciple
short saying or teaching that explains who is most blessed
the Beatitudes
mystery that says we are saved
Paschal Mystery
place with no God and no good
Hell
who initiates mystery, God or us?
God
Jesus is…
both, divine and human
