U3 Flashcards
the human nature is by nature a __
social being
They are relational beings, who are __ and __, recognize the necessity of integrating themselves in cooperation with fellow human beings, and who is capable of communion with them
free, responsible
They belong to various societies such as family, civil and religious communities, and are bound together by a principle of __ and __
unity, common good
Comes from the Latin word “socius” which means companion, or ally
society
meaning of societas
fellowship, association, alliance, union, community
The human person is an image of God and resembles the communion of the __
divine persons in the trinity
t/f
The human person is an image of God and resembles the communion of the divine persons in the Trinity, he must therefore establish himself a community with other persons in order to live in a society.
true
Comes from the greek ekkanoia, which entered latin as ecclesia; originally meant simply a gathering or assembly
church
means calling out, as to a meeting
ecclesia
The __ used ekklesia to translate the Hebrew word __ , meaning “a congregation”, assembly, company, or other organized body
septaguint, qahal
t/f
Community of Israel foreshadows the church
true
God called __ as a nation to be his chosen people as part of his larger plan of salvation
israel
t/f
The church designates the community of Christian disciples who gathered at least monthly for common liturgy and prayer.
false - at least weekly
how many times was the word church used in the new testament
114 times (3 in the gospels)
how many times was the word church used in the letters attributed to paul
62 times
means assembly / congregation
synagogue
usually refers to a local assembly of jews
synagogue
how many times was the word synagogue used in the new testament
56 times
means temple area / holy grounds
hieron
means temple building / sanctuary
naos
how many times was the word hieron used in the new testament
74 times
how many times was the word naos used in the new testament
45 times
Designates the totality of the holy space or temple precincts
hieron
Refers more specifically to the sanctuary building within the temple area, in which the deity resides
naos
__ uses “temple of god” as a metaphor for the Christian community, in that the community is the “sanctuary” where the spirit dwells
Paul
architectural / agricultural images used in describing the church
god’s household
god’s house
god’s field
god’s vineyard
olive tree
means god’s chosen or elect
laos tou theou (people of god)