God on earth Flashcards

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 specific teachings of Jesus proven true through the resurrection

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-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

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Biblical exegesis

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The critical interpretation an explanation of sacred Scripture

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Righteous

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To be sinless and without guilt; those who are in such standing before God

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Ascension

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The going up into heaven of the risen Christ 40 days after his resurrection

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Paradox

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A statement that seems contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is true

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Ecumenical council

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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

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Consubstantial

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Having the same nature or essence

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Thektokos

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A Greek title for many meaning “God bearer”

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Logos

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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)

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Hypostatic union

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The union of Jesus Christ’s divine and human natures in one divine person

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