Part 2, first booklet Flashcards
(21 cards)
Jesus made his identity the focal point of his teaching. who did he say he was?
He said he was the son of God
What was the jews main reason for wanting Jesus to be crucified?
He said he was the messiah & his authority weighed out the others
As people face the claims of christ, there are only 4 possibilities. What are these 4?
legend, lunatic, liar & Lord
Both friends and family have recognized what as the foundation stone of the christian faith?
Resurrection
Why did the early Christians make Sunday their day of worship?
Resurrected on a Sunday
How many independent testimonies to the fact of resurrection exist in the New Testament?
only 6
How many independent testimonies, found in the New Testament, are by eyewitnesses?
only 3
How long did the process of canonization of the New Testament take?
300 years
What was Jesus’ view on the old testament?
Said not one word of the law would change
Two main reasons Jesus performed miracles?
Help people and show who he was
Name of the german philosopher who said that pity is a slave morality fit only for weaklings?
Nietsche
Name of the founding father of communism who wanted his followers to be steel-like and ruthless?
Lenin
What are three emotional reactions associated with compassion?
pity, sympathy, mercy
Which book of the New Testament did the apostle Paul talk about the heart of compassion?
Colossians
What book of the New Testament did the apostle Paul declare that caring was the greatest of all virtues?
Corinthians
Hebrew word for peace?
Shalom
What word refers to Jesus being God in human form, or the Son of God?
Incarnate
“I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings.”
Hosea
How did the disciples feel about the children crowded around Jesus?
Didn’t want them around
Jesus loved children and had great compassion for them. In which gospel does he declare that anyone causes child to go astray will suffer?
Mark
“He who is without sin, cast the first stone?’
John
