Religion Chp 7 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the central question of Christology, and why is it important?
The question ‘Who is Jesus Christ?’ is the heart of all Christian doctrine.
What role does Mary play in Jesus’ identity?
Mary is the mother of Jesus, who is the Mother of God, giving her a special place in the heart of Christians.
How does Jesus communicate God to us?
Jesus, the Divine Logos or Word, reveals God to us through His incarnation, life, death, and resurrection.
How is the revelation of Jesus made present in the Church?
The Word of God revealed in Jesus is made present in the Church, which is the Body of Christ, especially through the sacraments.
What is the significance of Jesus revealing the Trinity?
Jesus reveals the Trinity as a communion of love, a great mystery that we accept in loving faith.
How does understanding the Trinity grow over time?
While the Trinity is beyond human understanding, our relationship with God grows more comfortable as we grow in faith, similar to knowing a friend deeply even if we don’t know everything about them.
How does Jesus help us understand God’s nature?
Jesus uses familiar concepts, like calling God ‘Father,’ to describe God’s nature, helping us understand God’s kindness, love, and mercy.
Who was Saint Nicholas, and what is he known for?
Saint Nicholas was a wealthy man who gave away his wealth to the poor and stood up for the Church’s teachings on Jesus’ divinity against Arianism.
Why is it essential to know that Jesus is fully God and fully man?
This truth is essential to the Incarnation and the Church has spent 2,000 years unpacking it, as it’s the only way to know Jesus as He truly is.
How does prayer influence our relationship with God?
Prayer ever deepens our relationship with God, even when we don’t feel close to Him.
How does Jesus show us God’s love?
Jesus shows us God’s love by becoming one of us, healing the sick, raising the dead, and dying on the cross for us.
