God on earth Flashcards
 specific teachings of Jesus proven true through the resurrection
-God’s love for us has no limit
-Forgiveness is more powerful and God like than revenge
-The rich must share with the poor
-Defined fulfilment by first loving and serving God, then doing the same for others
-We must refuse to accept the human made prejudice that separate us from one another
Biblical exegesis
The critical interpretation an explanation of sacred Scripture
Righteous
To be sinless and without guilt; those who are in such standing before God
Ascension
The going up into heaven of the risen Christ 40 days after his resurrection
Paradox
A statement that seems contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is true
Ecumenical council
A gathering of the churches bishops from around the world convened by the pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the church
Consubstantial
Having the same nature or essence
Thektokos
A Greek title for many meaning “God bearer”
Logos
Greek word meaning “word.” Logos is a title of Jesus Christ found in the gospel of John that illuminates the relationship between the three divine persons of the Holy Spirit (John 1:1,14)
Hypostatic union
The union of Jesus Christ’s divine and human natures in one divine person