Theology Of The Body ch. 3 Flashcards
Human Person
God created us with both body and soul. All other creatures are for our benefit, and we are made in God’s likeness, made to love and be loved. Human life is sacred from beginning to end and everyone is unique and cannot be duplicated.
The language of the body
The major teaching that the visible human body can reveal truths about the invisible human soul, God, our relationships, and how we should act.
Incarnation
The Incarnation refers to our belief that Jesus, who is fully God(divine), became man. God the Son didn’t just put on a human costume; He really became one of us. He ate, drank, slept, grew, played, laughed, and even cried. He became man so He could die and rise and save humanity from the destruction caused by sin.
Resurrection
After the crucifixion Jesus rose from the dead. His human body and soul were reunited. Jesus’ resurrection makes it possible for all of us to look forward to the resurrection and reunion of our own bodies and souls after death.
Ascension
After the Resurrection, Jesus literally went up(“ascended”) to heaven with His reunited and glorified body and soul, where He still lives in a constant offering of love. One day, He will return to earth again, this time in all His glory, to bring us to live with Him forever.
