Religion Final Exam Flashcards
(29 cards)
God’s revelation, discovered through natural means, such as observation of nature, philosophy, and reasoning.
Natural Revelation
Direct revelation from God, God revealing his things to humanity.
Divine Revelation
The sacred writings of Christianity written in the Bible.
Scriptures
Constellations of beliefs, practices, and institutions used to describe a certain type of religion.
Tradition
The official teaching authority of the Church, constituted by the Pope & the bishops in union with him.
Magisterium
An unwavering trust in God.
Faith
An agreement between God and his people, in which God makes promises to his people & usually requires certain conduct from them.
Covenant
A promise to work & cultivate the land with one stipulation to not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good & evil.
Adamic Covenant
Made with all of creation.
Noahic Covenant
God would offer protection & land to Abraham & his descendants, but they must follow the path of God. God then commanded Abraham & his future generations to perform the ritual of circumcision as a symbol of the covenant.
Abrahamic Covenant
A set of conditions God decreed to Moses that were to be placed on the nation of Israel.
Mosaic Covenant
The covenant where God promised a descendant of David to reign on the throne over the people of God.
Davidic Covenant
What are the two parts that the Bible is split into?
The Old & New Testament
Who are the 4 authors of the Bible?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
There are 3 persons, each person is God, each person is distinct, and there’s only one God.
Trinity
What does Jesus reveal to us about God?
God’s essence, truth, goodness, justice & holiness in flesh.
What does Jesus reveal to us about ourselves?
All men & women are created in God’s image, humanity is created good, our works are good, the human body is good, we are meant to be in relationship, models how we are supposed to be in a relationship with God.
What do the creation stories help us to know about God?
The Creator cares for creation, including human beings.
What do the creation stories help us to know about Humanity?
Human beings were created fully as humans & were present on earth from the start.
What do the creation stories help us to know about Creation?
Explained the universe and defined the meaning of existence.
Why are the creation stories important for understanding salvation history?
Reveal that God’s creation was good, ordered & harmonious, without sin or human death.
What was significant about the Exodus event?
Created the Israelite people and forged their bond with God.
Why did Israel not enter the Promise Land for 40 years?
Lack of faith
What was the role of the Judges?
To deliver God’s people, secure rest in the land, & promote obedience to the covenant.
