Unit 4 Flashcards
what is jesus sometimes referred to?
the alpha and the omega, the first and last letters of the greek alphabet, symbolizing jesus’s eternal presence
what does the name Jesus mean?
god saves
what is the word Christ?
greek translation of the Hebrew word Messiah, meaning anointed
what is faith considered?
an authentically human act
what is the background of the word faith?
comes from Latin fides, meaning trust or belief
faith is the human response to…
God’s revelation
faith is… (3)
- a gift
- not a personal opinion
- human act/decision
what did the incarnation do?
truly untied humanity with God, for in sharing our humanity, God allows us to share in his divinity
what is the distinctive sign of the christian faith?
the incarnation
what is bethlehem also known as?
the city of david
what is the immaculate conception?
mary being conceived free of original sin
what are three names jesus wouldve gone by?
jesus of nazareth
jesus son of joseph
jesus the carpenter
whats circumcision (CCC)
sign of incorporation into abrahams descendants, into the people of the covenant
what did the temptation of jesus do, and what did jesus never do?
temptation of jesus helped him identify with humanity, jesus never sinned although he was tempted in every way
what is one challenge we no longer have to worry about? why?
getting into heaven, strictly because of jesus
why was jesus sent?
to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God
what do parables do?
explain what the kingdom of God is really like
what does the parable of the great feast tell us?
the kingdom of God is meant for all, especially those not welcome anywhere else
what do the parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price say?
call us to commit ourselves fully to our lives of discipleship
what is the kingdom of god like?
yeast
a mustard seed
a pearl
a net thrown into the sea
what are we doing when we pray to mary and other saints?
ask them to intercede for us with god
what is veneration?
showing honor respect and devotion to mary/saints
what does Jesus not have although he has a human birth and death?
a beginning and an end
what are we because we are made in God’s image and likeness?
we are God’s crowning achievement of creation
man and woman have/are…
equal dignity
no one is superior
sexual beings in spirit and body
why do we have fundamental dignity?
because we are made in God’s image
human dignity is inherent in all of us, meaning:
we have worth and value
we deserve respect
we are worthy of esteem
god loves us greatly and created us in his divine image
what is the central focus of Jesus’ teaching?
the kingdom of God is at hand
repent
believe in the gospel
kingdom of god
God’s peace, justice, and love that was proclaimed by jesus and inagurated in his life, death, and resurrection
Man and woman are…
Complimentary to one another (CCC says partnership of man and woman is the first form of communion between persons)
What does it mean that men and women have equal dignity?
No one is superior to the other
What does it mean that men and women are sexual beings?
Both a spirit and body, make up for what the other was lacking
What do we automatically have by being made in God’s image?
Fundamental dignity
What is the central focus of Jesus’ teaching
Repent
Believe in the gospel
The kingdom of God is at hand
What is the kingdom of God
God’s peace, justice, and love that is proclaimed by Jesus and inaugurated in his life, death, and resurrection; refers to God’s love, a reign of peace and justice
Metanoia (repentance)
Greek term for repentance, or turning away from sin
Believe in the gospel
The acceptance of God’s total, unconditional love for each of us; acceptance of Jesus’ moral code requires faith that is belief in Jesus and the good news of his gospel; faith without works is not enough
What is Jesus’ message for leading a good and moral life
Love: Jesus loves with a self-giving, self emptying love, a love that serves
“No one has a greater love than this…
To lay down one’s life for his friends”
Love for Jesus can be…
Difficult
Beatitude means…
Happy
What do the beatitudes teach us?
Goal of our very existence- to become partakers of God’s divine nature and sharers in eternal life
The poor in spirit
Recognize that all we have and all we are is a total gift of God, we are totally dependent on God
Those who mourn
Can clearly recognize those who are much worse off, their sorrow can move them to lend a helping hand to those who suffer
The meek
Humble, treat others with the utmost respect, understanding, and compassion
Hunger/thirst righteousness
Desire above all else to put gods will into action and work unceasingly to help grow in holiness, justice, and truth
The merciful
Those who forgive others, even their enemies, no strings attached
The pure of heart
Single-hearted, undivided in their loyalties, without fakery or pretense; know what is really important- closeness to the lord
Peacemakers
Settle disputes to rid out violence, to forgive and show compassion; they unite people, not divide them
Persecuted of righteousness
Stand up for what is right even in the faces of mockery or verbal and physical abuse
True or false, Jesus came to abolish the law
False
How does Jesus fulfill mosaic law?
Emphasizing spirit and intent rather than stressing a strict interpretation of the law
What does Jesus note by fulfilling the law
External observance of the law is not enough
How does Jesus perfect the old law?
Teaching his law of love which extends to loving even one’s enemy
What does Jesus’ law of love require
Purity of intention when we act
What did Jesus challenge his followers to?
A higher level of moral response
How must Jesus’ disciples perform religious works?
Must do them humbly and with the purest of motives, not for show or praise of others
How is there ever little merit in good works?
If we are simply showing off or trying to gain earthly acclaim; should be out of a motivation of love for God and neighbor
“Stop judging…
That you may not be judged”
Who does Jesus not favor?
Those who believe they are morally superior; God will forgive as we forgives others and judge as we judge others
what does it mean to pray the lord’s prayer with sincerity
we must be able to forgive others as often as we’ve been forgiven
golden rule
“do unto others whatever you would have them do to you. this is the law of the prophets”
what are other important rules jesus wants us to follow?
enter through the narrow gate
pray with trust in your heart
build your life on christs words
justification
the holy spirit’s grace that cleanses us from our sins through faith in jesus and baptism; makes us right with God
grace
a free and supernatural gift of God’s life and friendship
types of grace
sanctifying- received at baptism and brings many blessings
sacramental- specific gifts from particular sacraments
what must we do because God never forces his gifts upon us?
freely respond to his graces he bestows on us
what do efforts put into living a moral life require?
self denial and a life long commitment, merit us for eternal reward, although our good works dont technically merit us
merit always…
begins with God’s grace
the second part of merit is…
our cooperation with God’s acceptance of us
what is the source of all merit
love of Christ, whose death won us eternal salvation
first miracle jesus performed
wedding at cana- water into wine
four types of miracles in the gospels
healing miracles
nature miracles
exorcisms
raisings from the dead
what do the miracles of jesus reveal?
God’s power and his close relationship with his father
what does the transfiguration reveal
jesus is divine
jesus fulfills the law and the prophets
jesus will go to jerusalem to die
jesus will rise
the infancy of jesus contains these events…
epiphany- salvation for all people
presentation in the temple- reminder of Passover
flight to egypt- reminder of exodus
what was the first temptation about?
quick fix and instant gratification
what was the second temptation about?
response to fame and glory should be humility
what was the third temptation about?
reject power and wealth for God
parabole (Greek)
comparison
