TOPIC 6:INCARNATION Flashcards
What is incarnation
Christian belief that God came to earrt in human form (in the flesh) as jesus
3 key ideas on incarnation
(Jesus was…..)
(God loves…..)
(Jesus experienced…..)
Jesus was fully human and fully God
God loves humans so much he was willing to share in humanity fully
Jesus experienced the stresses of being human(hunger,fear,loss,suffering)
What is the annunciation
The announcement to mary that she will be the mother of jesus, the son of God.
3 similarities between mathews and lukes account of the annuncination
Mary was a virgin
Jesus was conceievd by the power of the holy spirit
An angel announced jesus birth
3 differences between mathews and lukes account of the annuncination
Mathew wrote his account for jewish christians whereas luke wrote for non jewish christians
Mathew focused on josephs role in the annunciation while luke focused on marys role
Joseph was told to name the son of god ‘emmanuel’ where as mary was told ‘jesus’
The 3 main titles given to jesus
Son of god
Son of man
The word of god
Reason and evidence for jesus being called the son of God(mark 14)
We believe that jesus is human and god - this emphasises his divine side (mark 14)
Reason and evidence for jesus being called the son of man(mark 8:31)
We believe that jesus is human and god - but he experienced emotions emphasising his human side(mark 8:31)
Reason and evidence for jesus being called the word of God (john 1:1-4)
We believe that God the father expressed himself through jesus-so humans can get to know god through jesus) - (john 1:1-4) - replace the word “word” with “jesus” which will make more sense as jesus the word of God
3 symbols showing incarnation
The ichthus
The alpha + omega
The chi-rho
What does the alpha + omega represent
Represenrs the belief that god is involved in everything from beginning to end of life and that god has no beginning or end (alpha 1st letter in greeak alphabet, omega the last)
What does the chi-rho represent
The belief that jesus is God. And through his death he saved all humans (brought them into relationship with god)
3 statues about jesus
Christ the redeemer
Crucifix
Sacred heart
3 points on how we can interpret christ the redeemer about jesus
Outstrecthed arms remind the cross which jesus accepetd death
Outstrecthed arms symbol of jesus love and obedience to god the father
Outstrecthed arms show that jesus’ love takes all in people,and no one is exlcuded from his love of god shown in jesus christ
3 points on how we can interpret the sacred heart about jesus
A heart is shown often,showing love reflecting the self given human love that jesus has for all
The statues remind people of the words of jesus “ i am gentle and humble in heart”
the final prooof of jesus’ love was when he accepetd death on the cross to save all people,to further this sometimes it’s a statue of jesus suffering
3 points on how we can interpret the crucifix about jesus
Reminds people of the pain and suffering that jesus went through as he died
Jesus death was redemptive meaning through his obedience to god jesus freed all people from the power of sin and death
When catholics look at it they remember the the love of God poured into jesus. This loving obedience to the will of god cancelled the sin of all humans giving the chance to everybody of eternal life with god
3 reasons why christians should use religous art
Can help us concentrate on jesus qualities and become inspired by them(statue itself not being worshipped)
Jesus was fully human(visible and tangible like the statues and images
They give people somethimg to focus on while praying
3 reasons why christians shouldn’t use religous art
It’s not possible to portray god( who is infinte and transcendent) accurately because we are using finite(human means
Art can mislead people what jesus looked like
Jesus was fully human not wood or stone so the proper way to honour incarnation is to serve other
What is the sermon on the mount
A talk from jesus giving a set of rules and values to apply to life
What is jesus showing in the sermon on the mount
Jesus is the new lawgiver, taking the old law (613 commandments) and builds upon it making it more perfect
3 old test teachings jesus made new
‘Don’t commit adultery” - even looking at a person lustfully is wrong
‘Dont commit murder” - don’t even get angry with someone/insult them
“An eye for an eye” - don’t take revenge
What are the beatitudes
First part of the sermon on the mount - eight attitudes holy(blessed by god)
3 blessings and their reward
Blessed are:
The meek(not arrogant) = ‘they will inherit the earth’
The merciful(show forgiveness) = they will recieve mercy
The peacemakers ( try to solve conflict) = they will be called children of god
Each blessing comes with a reward of going to heaven
3 things jesus said will get you into heaven (parable of the sheep)
Fed the hungary(helping out at homless shelter)
Gave drink to the thirsty (donated to water charity/water aid)
Welcomed strangers (making new friends,accepting new people into society)
3 things jesus said will get you into hell (parable of the goats)
Did not feed the hungary
Did not give drink to the thirsty
Did not welcome strangers
3 teachings from the writings of st Irenaues(tradition)
God(transcendent in heaven)
Humans(earth)
Jesus is the meeting point between god and humans - meaning humans can get to god through god/jesus
Main teaching - jesus is the glory of god; a human who is fully alive
What is heresy
Belief that goes against the teachings of the catholic church
What is apostilic exhortation
Letter from pope + bishops encouraging catholics
What does it mean if you focus to much on jesus as human
Tendency to slip into herecy,that jesus wasn’ really God just a very good person
What does it mean if you focus to much on jesus as god
Tendency to slip into herecy, that jesus only appeared to be human that he was god in disguise
What is grace
God’s love
What is a sacrament
An outward sign of an inward grace
More on sacraments
“I will be with you until the end of day” - jesus leaves visible tensible signs of his prescence the sacraments. The sacraments make God present for all time
7 sacraments action and symbolism
Baptism - pouring of water - cleanses original sin
Eucharist - recieving consecrated bread and wine - receiving fullness of god the son
Confirmation - the annointing of the forhead with holy oil - recieving gifts of holy spirit
Reconcilliation - they laying on of hands - passing on of gods power of forgiveness
Marriage - the consent - each partner accepting the other as husband/wife for life
Sacrament of the sick - annointing of the head and hands with oil of the sick - strengthening and forgiveness
Ordination - the laging on of the hands and the annointing of the hands with the holy oil - confessing the dignity of priesthood
Two teachings on how reality is sacramental
Catholics believe that the world(reality) is a sign of Gods love because it was creates by God for humans.Thefore they call it sacramental.
Also considered sacramental because the incarnation brought Gods love into the world
What is Imago Dei
Belief that humans are made in the image of God
What is abortion
The deliberate termination of pregnancy
The imago dei belief leads to (3 things with bible quote)
Belief in the sanctity of life
The whole persom is present from conception not just a bunch of cells
Elizabeths baby is fully aware(conscious) and reacts to the prescence of the unborn jesus - “ as soon as i heard your greeting the child in my womb leaped for joy”
3 reasons why abortion is right
Their baby their choice
Child might not live long/born with fatal illness
Family/mother may not be rich enough to support having a baby
3 reasons why abortion is wrong
Every human(including embryo or foetus) has the right to live and reach their full potential
Alternatives to abortion like adoption
Abortion destroys human life making it appear cheap and disposable
