6 - Incarnation Flashcards
Why was Jesus the son of Man
Jesus was seen in the Bible to show human characteristics of humans and what it is meant to be human
Jesus is son of God because
He was asked directly if he was the son of God and he replied yes. Jesus reply acknowledges God’s powers and abilities on Earth
“Before Abraham I was “ - before creation i was there, he is God
2 effects of grace
- Helps people become aware from what God wants from them
- gives believers the strength to do what god wants
Irenaeus - what he did for christianity
Shows how Jesus is the meeting point between God and humanity.
Key quotes from irenaues
“He revealed god to men and presented men to God” - “life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God”
What does Dei Verbum 4 do for christianity
Document ro try and create a balance between presenting Jesus as fully human and fully God
Key quotes from Dei Verbum 4 about why God sent his son
“For he sent his son so that he might dwell among men and tell them of the innermost being of God”
What does Verbum Domini 12 do for christiaity
Document to try and create a balance between presenting Jesus as fully human and fully God.
Key quote from Verbum Domini 12
“The eternal world became smaller - small enough to fit into a manger”
How does the Bible show the incarnation
Luke 1:26-38 tells us the story of the annunciation. This is when the angel Gabriel asked Mary to accept the role of the mother of the son of God. Matthew 1:12-24 tells of the visit of the angel gabriel to Joseph. Both Luke and Matthews accounts teach that Jesus is the son of God conceived by the holy spirit
What part of the bible shows the incarnation
Luke 1:26-38 and matthew 1:12-24
2 ways Bible shows Jesus as the word of God
- The new testement says that God was not alone during the creation (referring to Jesus)
- Jesus is referred to as the ‘living word of God who became man and lived as a human being on Earth’
- : John’s Gospel starts by describing Jesus as the Word, ie the Living Word of God. Jesus is the Word that was revealed.
What is La pieta
Shows Mary holding a dead Jesus
What does La pieta show about Jesus
Lifeless, no power, skkinny shows he has endured suffering
What is the christ of st john of the cross
Shows Jesus on the crucifix from abive
What does christ of st john of the cross shiw
His suffering (human like characteristics), Jesus looking down on his people and the Earth, gods persepective
What is christ the redeemer
Statue in Brazil of Jesus
What does chrst the redeemer show us
Jesus is above us (omnipotant), jesus healed thw world with his love (arms) and his gesture shows his lovingness and welcoming of the world
What is the sacred heart of jesus
Statue of jesus showing his heart
What does the sacred heart of jesus show us
Shows his humanity and reminds us of his suffering, his heart shows his love for the world
Where does the ichthus come from
In the early days of christianity, when people could be persecuted for their faith, christians used to quickly draw and erase the outline of a fish to show that they were a christian. It was also to indicate where prayer meetings were being held
What does the alpha and omega show
Alpha (first letter of greek) omega (last letter of greek alphabet) shows God and Jesus are involved in everything from beginning to end
What does the chi ro do for catholics
It is a reminder in christianity of the death of Jesus. It is an affirmation that Jesus is the Messiah
Key teaching of the beautitudes
For christians, the beatitudes teach that people are blessed even in the hard times because they will receive eternity in heaven
