Theology Midterm Flashcards
What was one reason that Jesus came?
So that we could be saved from our sins and have eternal life
When do we receive the gift of faith and by who?
By the Holy Spirit at Baptism
What is Christ’s message?
We have value, dignity, and worth simply because God has made us in his image and likeness
Virtue
Holy habits that help us lead a morally good life
What are the cardinal virtues?
Prudence, fortitude, justice, temperance
What are the theological virtues?
Faith, hope, and charity
Revelation
The way God communicates knowledge of himself to human kind
Ecumenical Council
Worldwide, official assembly of the bishops under the direction of the Pope
Main beliefs of Catholics
- Jesus is God’s son
- God is a blessed trinity
- Church is the Body of Christ
- Bible is God’s inspired word
- We are open to the truth
Deism
Belief that God created the universe but then does nothing with it
Agnostics
claim that God’s existence cannot be known
5 Proofs
- unmoved mover
- first cause
- everything comes from something
- supreme model
- grand designer
Heartfelt Proofs
- unquenchable thirst for joy and happiness
- experience of beauty and truth
- sense of conscience, moral goodness, and justice
- love
Divine Revelation
Free gift of God’s self-communication by which he makes known
Sacred Scripture
Writings in the Bible
Sacred Tradition
Living transmission or “handing down” the Church’s Gospel
Attributes of God
- unique
- infinite and omnipotent
- eternal
- immense
- contains all things
- immutable
- utterly simple
- personal
- holy
Original Holiness and Justice
State before sin
Effects of Original Sin
- loss of God’s friendship
- loss of grace
- loss of Original Holiness and Justice
- ignorance
- death
Covenants with God
- Covenant with Noah
- Covenant with Abraham
- Sinai Covenant
- New Covenant
Yahweh
“I Am”
What were the 4 reasons Jesus came?
- to save use from sin, death, and separation from God
- so that we might know God’s love
- to be a model of holiness
- to make us sharers in his divine nature
SKID
Jesus’ Threefold Office
- Prophet
- Priest
- King
Sources for Jesus’ existence
- ancient historians
- New Testament
- Gospels
INRI
Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews
Incarnation
God became man in Jesus Christ
Christ
Messiah / anointed one
Jesus meaning
God saves / savior
Suffering Servant
Came to serve, not to be served
Formation of the Gospels
Stage 1: life of Jesus
Stage 2: oral tradition
Stage 3: New Testament writings
Early Life of Jesus
- born into poverty
- circumcision incorporated him into the Chosen People
- manifested himself as the Savior of all people
- presentation in the Temple revealed him to be the first born son who belongs to God
Gifts that make us Holy
- wisdom
- understanding
- knowledge
- counsel
- fortitude
- piety
- fear of the Lord
Paraclete
Reveals the role of the Holy Spirit; consoles, advocates, and defends
Holy Spirit Active in Salvation History
- creation
- covenants
- breathed life into Adam: ruah
Pentecost
Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and allowed them to speak tongues and preach to everyone
Holy Spirit Active in the New Testament
- healing
- baptism
- pentecost
Images of Holy Spirit
- fire
- anointing with oil
- water
- wind
Grace
God’s gift of friendship and life that enables us to share his life and love
Holy Spirit Active Today
- sacraments
- prayer
- sacred tradition
- saints
- magisterium
Jesus in the Church
working through the priest, eucharist, scripture, congregation
Holy Spirit in the Church
helps us understand scripture reading, empowers us to bring Jesus’ love into the world
Diakonia
Service among others
Didache
Jesus’ teachings through the Apostles
Good Shepherd
Title for Jesus, referencing his goodness
Transubstantiation
Bread and wine turning into the body and blood
Sanctifying grace
to make holy
Indissoluble
Unable to be destroyed
Kerygma
Apostolic proclamation of salvation through Jesus
