The person of Jesus Flashcards
The transfiguration
When Jesus meets Elijah, Abraham and Moses and God declares Jesus as his sin
Hypostatic union
Belief in the perfect conjunction of Jesus’ two natures (100% God and 100% human)
St John quote
“The Word was God”
Thomas quote
(to Jesus)
“My lord and my God”
John 14;16 quote
“God’s spirit will come again in Jesus’ name”
Matthew 1;21 quote
“Jesus has a saving God-like power”
1 Corinthians
“Jesus is worshipped, something done to a God”
Karl Rahner quote
“Human consciousness must have an unknown future in front of it”
Hume’s interpretation of Jesus’ miracles
Jesus’ miracles in the New Testament cant be trusted. Either the gospel accounts must be trusted or rejected. If accepted it shows Jesus’ power.
Schiellbeck’s interpretation of Jesus’ miracles
Can be interpreted with a metaphorical meaning today.
NT Wright’s interpretation of Jesus’ miracles
Jesus cures people from groups who have been excluded/oppressed.
Miracles show a greater authority than a power to alter the way the universe works
St Paul resurrection quote
A christian faith without resurrection is impossible.
“He did not raise him if in fact the dead aren’t raised”
E.P Saunders quote
“Without the resurrection, would Jesus’ disciples endured? Probably not”
Jesus morality quote
“Being morally pure was more important than maintaining ritual purity”
Hick’s interpretation of Jesus’ as an incarnate
Metaphorical understanding - Jesus remains close to God and is an inspiration for Christians today to live a moral life
Bishop Apollinaris of Laodicea on the human mind
“Human mind is enslaved to filthy thoughts”
Evidence for Jesus as a revolutionary
Turning over the money changers tables in the temple as they were exploiting their role