Jesus' Death

Question 1

Explain the meaning of the crucifixion?

Answer 1

1. Gods plan for salvation
2. Forgiveness of sins and reconciliation through Jesus death
3. Salvation - chance to go to heaven
4. Jesus died for others sins by substitution showed gods love for all
5. Death was a ransom - payment to free people from sin “it is finished “ showed Jesus saying the price was paid
   6 death allowed Jesus to return to people’s lives in a spiritual way eg bread and wine at mass
   7 a bridge between good god and sinful humans - Atonement

Question 2

Explain the meaning of the resurrection?

Answer 2

1. Died on cross and rose 3 days later - only God has this power and this proved, Jesus was son of god
2. Proves life after death and gives hope to Christians of eternal life
3. Evidence of conquering sin

Question 3

Explain the ascension?

Answer 3

1 forty days after resurrection he was taken bodily to heaven
2 Jesus no longer,restricted by humane body so can be in touch with all Christians
3 present at mass - he is not bound by time and space- Catholics believe each mass is the fruit of the death and resurrection
4 at right hand of the father - the favoured position