Crucifixion Of Jesus Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the central belief of Christianity regarding Jesus?
Most Christians believe Jesus was God the Son born on earth as a human (incarnation).
This belief emphasizes the divine and human nature of Jesus.
Define ‘incarnation’ in Christian theology.
The act of God becoming human in the form of Jesus.
The concept highlights the belief that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human.
What does John 1 say about the incarnation?
‘The Word (Jesus) became flesh’.
This passage emphasizes the belief that Jesus embodies God’s word and presence.
Who was Jesus born to according to Christian belief?
Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1).
This virgin birth is a significant aspect of the incarnation.
What does Luke 1 reveal about the naming of Jesus?
An angel told Mary to call him Jesus (Luke 1).
This highlights the divine instruction regarding Jesus’ identity.
What is the significance of the crucifixion in Christianity?
It is a central aspect of Christian belief as the means of salvation and atonement with God.
The crucifixion is seen as a necessary event for humanity’s redemption.
What is crucifixion?
A Roman form of execution, designed to make criminals suffer.
This method involved nailing criminals to a wooden cross until death.
How do Christians interpret the death of Jesus?
As part of a divine plan to bring about salvation and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
This belief connects Jesus’ death to God’s overarching plan for humanity.
Why is the crucifixion necessary for Christians?
It was necessary to allow the resurrection to take place and to provide atonement for the sins of humanity.
The resurrection is foundational to Christian faith, signifying victory over sin and death.
Fill in the blank: The death of Jesus is part of the process of __________ of humanity.
redemption/salvation.
This highlights the belief in Jesus’ role in reconciling humanity with God.
What did Jesus refer to his crucifixion as?
A fulfillment of prophecies (Luke 18:31).
This reflects the belief that Jesus’ life and death were predicted in the scriptures.
