bible flashcards
bible (24 cards)
natural revelation
process by which God makes himself known through the natural and created order
scholastic theology
study of God that uses philosophical methods to better understand revealed truth.
Uncaused cause
God created all things, but is himself uncreated
perfection
humans are able to differentiate between beauty and ugliness and right and wrong, because in some way they know a God that is ultimate beauty and goodness.
intelligent being
things without a mind act like they have a mind
truth
meaning of life
happiness
contentment
dignity
he state of being worth something or of having excellence
perfect happiness
contentment of soul that is perpetual and has nothing negative
imperfect happiness
happiness with negatives
revolt against evil
people don’t believe in God because of the evil in the world.
religious ignorance/indifference
people who don’t think religion is important
cares and riches of the world
people love money which leaves no room for God in their hearts
bad example of the believers
The sin of Christians causes others to reject the faith
Attitude of sinful people which make them hide from God and flee his call
guilty conscience causes people to run from God
prophet
someone God chooses to speak his message
trinity
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
original sin
the sin of Adam and Eve, which made sin universally present in the world
patriarch
father or leader of a tribe or group
sanctifying grace
God living in the soul
covenant
agreement between two humans or a human and God in which mutual commitments are made
divine inspiration
divine assistance the Holy Spirit gave the authors of the books of the Bible so the authors could write in human words God’s message
biblical inerrancy
the books of the Bible teach us the truths of our faith accurately and without mistake
canon
official collection of inspired books from the Bible
