2.3 - Jesus, the Word of God Flashcards
(12 cards)
What does the title ‘Word of God’ refer to?
Jesus Christ, God’s eternal Word made human.
What does John 1:1 teach about the Word?
‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’
What does John 1:3 teach about the Word?
Through the Word, all things were created.
What does John 1:14 teach about the Word?
‘The Word became flesh and lived among us.’
What does John 1:18 teach about the Word?
The Word has made God known to humanity.
What does ‘The Word is eternal’ mean?
The Word has always existed alongside God, from before creation.
What does ‘The Word is distinct from God’ mean?
The Word exists with God but is not identical to the Father.
What does ‘The Word is God’ mean?
The Word shares the same divine nature as God.
Why is the Word important in Catholic belief?
The Word shows God’s self-expression and reveals God to humans.
What does the Incarnation show about God’s love?
It shows God’s willingness to become human to save people from sin.
How does the Word show God’s relationship with humanity?
The Word became flesh to live among people and share human experiences.
What key beliefs about Jesus does John’s Gospel show?
Jesus is eternal, divine, became human, and reveals God perfectly.
