What Is Incarnation Flashcards
What does ‘incarnate’ mean?
‘Made flesh’
Refers to the belief that God became human in Jesus.
What is the Incarnation?
The time when God became flesh in Jesus
It signifies that Jesus is both truly human and truly God.
Why is the Incarnation important for Christians?
It shows that Jesus is God and worthy of worship
It emphasizes the unity of Jesus’ humanity and divinity.
What does the Incarnation reveal about God’s relationship with humans?
God’s desire to repair the broken relationship with humans
Jesus shares God’s message and offers salvation.
What is the significance of Christmas in relation to the Incarnation?
It celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Incarnation
Christmas acknowledges God becoming human.
What does Revelation mean in the context of the Incarnation?
To reveal or share something important
Jesus is seen as the fullness of revelation from God.
How does Jesus serve as the fullness of revelation according to Catholic belief?
He reveals everything there is to say about God
No further words are needed beyond Jesus.
What does the term ‘consubstantial’ mean?
‘Of the same substance’ as the Father
Indicates that Jesus and the Father are both God.
What does the Nicene Creed say about Jesus?
He is the Only Begotten Son of God, consubstantial with the Father
It emphasizes the significance of the Incarnation.
What role did prophets play before the Incarnation?
They were messengers sent by God
Jesus is seen as surpassing the prophets.
What does ‘light of the world’ refer to in John’s Gospel?
Jesus shows people the right way to live
It symbolizes Jesus’ role in revealing God’s love.
Fill in the blank: Jesus is the living ______ of God.
Word
Through Jesus, God has given humans everything needed to understand Him.
True or False: According to Catholic teaching, Jesus was created like everything else that exists.
False
Jesus is begotten, not made; he is God.
What does ‘partakers of the divine nature’ mean?
Human beings can have a relationship with God
This concept is linked to the Incarnation.
What does the Catholic Church teach about God’s previous revelations?
God revealed himself gradually and in part to the Jewish people
This is recorded in the Old Testament.
Why did God come to earth as Jesus?
For the sake of humanity and to save humanity
The Incarnation is central to salvation.
