Test revision Flashcards
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What was the moment called where Adam and Eve betrayed God?
The Fall
What is suffering as a sign of love? And where is it written?
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John
What is suffering as proof of commitment? And where is it written?
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” Mark 8:34
What is suffering as a blessing? And where is it written?
It’s written in the beatitudes. A list of people that are blessed because of their suffering.
What are the beatitudes?
Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, who hunger and thirst, the merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted for righteousness sake.
What are st augustine’s views on evil?
It helps up appreciate good, it’s just the privation of good, it brings a greater good.
John Hick and St Irinaeus’ views on evil/suffering?
John hick says that God deliberately made an imperfect world so humans could learn and grow by themselves. St Irinaeus says suffering is soulmaking.
How do Christians interpret Isiah 53 “The suffering servant”?
Christians see it as a prophecy of Jesus and the way his suffering would bring blessing.
How do Jews interpret Isiah 53 “The suffering servant”?
Jews do not see it as a reference to Jesus, but as a metaphorical description of the suffering of Iserael.
How do Jews repent for evil actions?
During the Ten Days of Return between Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur.
Who created the inconsistent trial?
John Mackie
Who talked about The Word in reference to Jesus?
John
What is the Kenosis Hymn?
Jesus emptying himself by being a servant.
What does McCord Adams say about suffering?
God can’t explain to us why we suffer but can guide is through it with his love.
What is Salvifici Doloris?
St Pope John Paul II says that the only way to understand suffering is to understand God’s love first. We can do this by offering up our own suffering through prayer.
What is a good source for The Trinity?
The baptism of Jesus.
