Redemption Flashcards
What is redemption
Jesus saving/making up for Adam and Eve’s sin
Meaning of atone
Making up for wrong doings
How do Christians beleive Jesus redeemed humans
Through his death, burial, resurrection and ascension.
How did Jesus redeem humans through his death
-Jesus’ death restored the relationship between humans and God (veil split)
-Jesus’ death helped restore “cosmic order” making creation perfect again
-Jesus shows obedience and love to God the father as an example for people to follow (garden of gethsemane)
How did Jesus redeem humans through his burrial
-Jesus descended into hell and ‘freed’ those who had died before him (Moses, Abraham etc.)
-Jesus promised that his people will follow where he has gone-so God is with people even in death.
How did Jesus redeem humans through his ressurection
-Jesus is victorious over sin, suffering and death.
-Life after death is possible
-Initially Jesus’ followers didn’t recognise him as he had entered a new, different, perfect creation.
Quote about Jesus’ ressurection
“If christ has not been raised, your faith is futile (pointless) and you are in your sins”
How did Jesus redeem humans through his ascension
-Jesus instructed the disciples to be his witnesses
-He told the disciples he would return at the end of time
-Ascension shows Jesus is with the father, and that Christians will also be raised to heaven
What titles are given to Jesus by catholics
Jesus the example/restorer/victor
Why is the title Jesus the example given
Jesus sets an example through his obedience to the father despite the brutality of his crucifixion.
Why is the title Jesus the restorer given
Jesus restored the relationship between God and humans and also restored cosmic order
Why is the title Jesus the victor given
Jesus defeated suffering, sin and death-humans can share in this (go to heaven)
How many days prior to pentecost did Jesus ascend to heaven
Ten
What were the disciples doing when the Holy Spirit arrived
They were praying
How did the Holy Spirit show itself to the disciples
As a violent wind and as a flame which touched the head of each disciple
How did the Holy Spirit affect the disciples
It made them able to speak foreign languages, made them become new men and made them preach that Jesus had risen.
Why is pentecost known as the birthday of the Church
3000 people were baptised and the Holy Spirit allowed the disciples to preach all over the world and spread the Good News.
What is salvation
Being saved or freed from sin. Going to heaven
What did Jesus redeeming humans mean
It made salvation possible
How is salvation in the past
Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension made it possible for people to enter heaven.
How is salvation in the present day
-We choose wether to accept or reject salvation by following Jesus’ teachings.
-The Holy Spirit guides people towards salvation (heaven).
How is salvation possible in the future
Salvation will be completed at the end of time-sin and death will be completely destroyed.
What is the heavenly banquet
The Bible promises a victory celebration-everyone in heaven joining for a meal.
What is st Irenaeus’ Metaphor
“The tree of the cross”
