unit 3 theology test review Flashcards
which of these reflects the understanding of “ power from influence”?
the power to influence other people’s attitudes and decisions because of the relationship you’ve built with them
what does jesus teach us about power in the paschal mystery
the strength and power in loving sacrifice
what is the “paradox of the cross”
(contradictory but true) it was jesus’ hour of glory
what truth did st paul explain in his epistles
gods grace leads us towards the death of sin and our rising in new life
which of the following best reflects what the church teaches about the body and the soul
each human being is a union of body and soul physical matter and immaterial spirit
what did saint paul teach about the resurrection of the dead
if there is no resurrection there is no need to be good
what are the cardinal virtues
prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance
what are the theological virtues
love, faith, hope/ charity
when jesus prays “that they may be one”, what model of unity did he offer
trinity
what is the best description of empathy
ability to recognize and willingness to share the emotions of another person
what are we saved from
sin and its consequences
what are we saved for
true happiness in this life and union with god in the next
as a result of sin, what causes us to doubt our own goodness
shame
what does the theological concept of “already/ not-yet” refer to?
the kingdom of God is already here but it isn’t finished because we are not yet in a state of perfect grace
what insight does Jesus give us in the parable of the lost son
glimpse of the fathers infinite love and mercy when we turn from sin asking for forgiveness