theology test chapter 3 Flashcards
why did God create the heavens and earth
God create heaven and earth for an expression of his love
through Jesus death on the on cross, we all became what in the eyes of God?
humans became his children in eyes of God
what were some of the names that the Israelites used for God
the name, the almighty, YEHWH
why is using the name father such a revolutionary state when referring to God
it is respectful
where was God beloved to dwell within the walls of the temple
The ark of the covenant
who was allowed to interact with God and how often
the highest priest and once a year on a specific date
who knocked down the barrier
Jesus Christ
what name does Jesus use, and encouraged USA to use in reference to god the creator
the blessed Trinity
what does the term creation mean in theology
production of something out of nothing
describe the relationship between God the creator and Jesus
a fillitattion
this barrier begins to crumble with the annunciation. what was the annunciation
the announcement of Jesus Christ
if God had not carried out creation how would god be different
he would not be as close to us
an event in which each person of the blessed Trinity is a part of what
divine economy
did God the father act alone in creation
yes
is the story of creation factual or symbolic
its symbolic because its telling us that the earth is sacred
what is divine Providence
every creature and human being, is led
by grace and nature toward the purpose for which it was
created according to God’s plan
how long did creation take
6 days
what is divine governance
it refers to the way God carries out the plan
what is an angel according to scripture
messenger throughout scripture
does the catholic church agree or disagree with evolution
the church agrees because it is growing and we are growing toward the purpose for when it was created
what are the names archangels named in the Bible
st Michael, st. gabriel, st Ralph
how many choirs of angels are there
9
what are 3 Angels
angels- messengers also guardian angels
archangels- carry out god’s instructions and act as messengers to men
thrones- attend God and carry his judgments
what is a fallen angel
a angel no longer in God’s grace
who is the leader of the fallen angels
Satan
according to CCC every human has what assigned to them
garden angel
why does God allow us to be tempted
because we have free will
what was the state of mankind before the fall
perfect
all human life is what
sacred
describe the difference between the nature of the body and the nature of the soul
nature of the body was created by God and nature of the soul wasn’t
what is free will
to choose to follow God’s will and return his love
what re the three parts of the communion of saints
It expresses the unity among the saints in Heaven,The communion of saints refers to the “holy things” of the church,And, specifically to the communion of “holy persons,”
why should we receive communion often? what does it give us
because it is the body of Christ, and it forgives our sins
