Religion quiz 5
The Hebrew name often used for God in the Old Testament.
Yahweh
-'Made in The Flesh'
-Refers to the christian belief that Jesus of Nazareth is Gods own son made present in human flesh.
Incarnation
-Jesus is truly divine but only appears to be human.
-Its a problem because it denies the full humanity of Jesus
Docetism
-Jesus is a creature (has a beginning in time) and he did not exist before he was conceived.
-Its a problem because it denies the full divinity of Jesus.
Arianism
-Jesus has only one divine nature; his human nature was absorbed into his divine nature.
-its a problem because it denies the belief in the two natures of Jesus.
Monophysitism
-The two natures (humanity and divinty) were like two seperate persons and were not fully united; Mary is thus the mother of the human Jesus, but not the mother of God.
-This denies the perfect union of the two natures of Jesus in one person.
Nestorianism
Titles of Jesus
Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Lord, Emmanuel, Suffering Servant, Alpha & Omega, Good Shepherd
The three ways Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert.
(I) to turn stones into bread, (II) to fall down and worship Satan. And (III) to throw himself down from the top of the Temple
The name given to Mary after an Ecumenical Council in the fifth century to affirm that she is the mother of the human jesus and the mother of God. Greek for "God-Bearer."
Theotokos
-Any one who actively works to spread the Gospel of Jesus. More specifically, one of the four traditionally recognized authors of the four Gospels.
-Name the four Evangelists.
Evangelists/Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
-The birthplace of Jesus (City of David)
-Jesus was circumcised at 8 days old and presented in the regions temple.
Bethlehem
-What river was Jesus baptized in?
-Who was Jesus Baptized by?
River of Jordan
John the Baptist
-Stories with vivid imagery that prompted curiosity and delivered some insight
-Jesus used these to instruct his followers
Parables
-Signs of the kingdom of God?
-We are rescued in the kingdom of God from?
Signs include: (1) Healing miracles, (2) Nature miracles, (3) Inclusion if outsiders, (4) Love of enemies, (5) Confronting hypocrisy.
We are rescued from evil, suffering, pain, and death.
-Mary's song of praise after she learns she will bear Jesus
-The God is depicted as a God of? What qualities or characteristics does the God posess?
Mary's Magnificat
The God is depicted as a Mighty yet merciful. Holy yet intimately involved. A defender of the humble. A challenger of unjust power. Faithful to the story and promises of old
What is Mary's Immaculate Conception?
Mary is understood to have been “full of grace” from the moment of her conception; she was not born with original sin, thus preparing her for the birth of Jesus.
When the Angel Gabriel visits Mary in Nazareth.
Annunciation
-She was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus Christ, the bearer of Jesus.
-She conceived Jesus miraculously by the Holy Spirit, while still a virgin.
Mary, Mother of God.
They show that Jesus had power over all creation - even demons - and that in the kingdom of God, we are rescued from evil, suffering, pain, and death.
Miracles
Followers/Students of Christ, Jesus prepared them to share in his mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
Disciples
-The Twelve Apostles?
Simon, Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot.
The teachings of Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount in which he describes the actions and attitudes that should characterize Christians.
Beatitudes
-The eight Beatitudes?
Blessed are:
Those who are “Poor in Spirit” – Detachment from material wealth
Those who Mourn – Compassion & mercy
Those who are meek – Gentleness, patience
Those who hunger for righteous – Justice, truthfulness
Those who are merciful – Forgiveness
Those who are “Pure in heart” – Charity, chastity
Those who are peacemakers – Non-violence
Those who are persecuted – Endurance
Who was Jesus of Nazareth?
A “deeply divisive figure” whose message was “subversive” (caution: do not “domesticate” Jesus).
His question: “who do you say that I am?” was aimed at provoking a choice among his followers
How is Jesus fully divine and fully human?
Christ is “fully human” (like us in all things but sin) and “fully divine,” two natures in one person.