Human Dignity and Original Sin in Old Testament

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What is Human Dignity?

The inherent value of each person, created in God's image and likeness.

What is temptation?

The desire to sin, stemming from external or internal influences.

What is the soul?

The spiritual, immortal essence of a person, given by God.

What is Original Justice?

<p>The state of harmony between humans and creation before the Fall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Protoevangelium?

<p>The first Gospel, Genesis 3:15, foretelling Christ's victory over sin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Original Holiness?

<p>The initial grace of humanity's close relationship with God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Typology?

<p>Old Testament events and figures foreshadowing Christ and salvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Covenant?

<p>A sacred agreement between God and humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Concupiscence?

<p>The tendency to sin, a result of Original Sin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is literary genres?

<p>Styles of writing in Scripture, such as poetry, narrative, or law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is scientific and religious truth?

<p>Complementary understandings of creation's order and purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Divine Filiation?

<p>Humanity's adoption as children of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the theological truths in Gen. 1?

<p>God created everything out of love, and creation is inherently good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the summit of creation?

<p>Humanity is the summit of creation, made in God's image.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Genesis 2 summary?

<p>Genesis 2 details God's personal creation of humanity, symbolizing intimacy through actions like forming Adam from dust and Eve from Adam's rib.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common spiritual effects of sin?

<p>Alienation from God, others, and creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sin escalation after the Fall?

<p>Sin intensifies with events like Cain killing Abel, the Flood, and Babel. God's covenants show His enduring love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the story of Cain and Abel?

<p>Represents jealousy and murder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Noah, and what is his story about?

<p>God's covenant of mercy after the Flood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the story of the Tower of Babel?

<p>Humanity's pride, resulting in division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Old Testament Covenants?

<p>They foreshadow Christ's ultimate covenant of salvation, establishing trust and faithfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Adamic Covenant - 1st-born Son?

<p>Humanity's role as God's children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Adamic Covenant - Priest?

<p>Stewardship of creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Adamic Covenant - Bridegroom?

<p>Union of Adam and Eve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Adamic Covenant - Mountain?

<p>Garden of Eden as God's dwelling place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Priest?

<p>Noah offers sacrifices to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Prophet in the Noahic Covenant?

<p>Noah proclaims God's message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of King in the Noahic Covenant?

<p>Noah's leadership post-Flood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of the Noahic Covenant?

<p>Rainbow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Sacrament is prefigured by the Noahic Covenant?

<p>Baptism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mountain in the Noahic Covenant?

<p>Mount Ararat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles of Mediator?

<p>Abraham as father of faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What promises are made to Abraham?

<p>Land, descendants, and blessings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who fulfills Abraham's promises?

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Who is Abraham's 1st-born son?

<p>Isaac.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the role of King in the Abrahamic Covenant refer to?

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What is the Bridegroom in the Abrahamic Covenant?

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What is 'Father of Many Nations'?

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Who is Melchizedek?

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Describe Abraham's "test"

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How did God first reveal Himself to Moses?

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What is the 1st -Born Son in the Mosaic Covenant?

<p>Israel as God's chosen people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Priest in the Mosaic Covenant?

<p>Aaron and Levitical priesthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the 10 Commandments are associated with Original Holiness?

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Which of the 10 Commandments are associated with Original Justice?

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What event from Moses's childhood prefigures an event from Jesus's childhood?

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What was the purpose of the Law?

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What does God provide for the Israelites during the wandering in the desert?

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Who took over leadership after Moses died?

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What is the Cycle of Sin?

<p>Sin, oppression, repentance, deliverance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the lifetime of the prophet Samuel, the Israelites undergo a transition in leadership styles - explain.

<p>Shift from judges to monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which village was David born and anointed?

<p>Bethlehem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sign in the Davidic Covenant?

<p>Throne.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Be familiar with the important events in David's life, both before and during his time as King.

<p>Shepherd, defeating Goliath, anointed king, unifying Israel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Three Promises God makes to David?

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Who builds the Temple?

<p>Solomon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Prophets?

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What sorts of messages did they deliver to God's people?

<p>Warnings, hope, and future salvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the "New Covenant"

<p>Fulfilled in Christ, written on hearts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Annunciation?

<p>Gabriel announces Mary's role as Christ's mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Immaculate Conception?

<p>Mary's sinless conception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Fiat?

<p>Mary's 'yes' to God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Queen of Heaven?

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What is Joseph as a model of faith?

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What is Jesus (Y'shua)?

<p>'God saves.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Son of God?

<p>Unique relationship with the Father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the New Adam?

<p>Restores humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Baptism of Christ?

<p>Events of Jesus's humility, Holy Trinity revealed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kingdom of God?

<p>God's reign of justice, peace, and love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Wedding at Cana?

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What is the Healing of the Paralytic?

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What is the Transfiguration?

<p>Moses (Law) and Elijah (Prophets) are present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids?

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What is a Martyr?

<p>Witness to faith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Suffering Servant?

<p>Isaiah; Christ's sacrifice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Paschal Lamb?

<p>Christ's sacrifice for sins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ransom for Many?

<p>Redemption through Christ's death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?

<p>Messianic welcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Last Supper?

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What is the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane?

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What is the Trial before the Sanhedrin?

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Flashcards

Human Dignity

The inherent value of each person, created in God's image and likeness.

Temptation

The desire to sin, stemming from external or internal influences.

Soul

The spiritual, immortal essence of a person, given by God.

Original Justice

The state of harmony between humans and creation before the Fall.

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Protoevangelium

The first Gospel, Genesis 3:15, foretelling Christ's victory over sin.

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Original Holiness

The initial grace of humanity's close relationship with God.

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Typology

Old Testament events and figures foreshadowing Christ and salvation.

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Original Sin

Humanity's inherited sin from Adam and Eve's disobedience.

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Covenant

A sacred agreement between God and humanity.

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Concupiscence

The tendency to sin, a result of Original Sin.

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Literary Genres

Styles of writing in Scripture, such as poetry, narrative, or law.

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Scientific and Religious Truth

Complementary understandings of creation's order and purpose.

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Divine Filiation

Humanity's adoption as children of God.

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Theological truths in Gen. 1

God created everything out of love, and creation is inherently good.

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Summit of Creation

Humanity is the summit of creation, made in God's image.

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Genesis 2 Summary

Genesis 2 details God's personal creation of humanity, symbolizing intimacy through actions like forming Adam from dust and Eve from Adam's rib.

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Genesis 3 Summary

Genesis 3 recounts humanity's disobedience, symbolized by eating the forbidden fruit.

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Cain and Abel

Represents jealousy and murder.

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Noah

God's covenant of mercy after the Flood.

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Tower of Babel

Humanity's pride, resulting in division.

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Old Testament Covenants

They foreshadow Christ's ultimate covenant of salvation, establishing trust and faithfulness.

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Adamic Covenant - 1st-born Son

Humanity's role as God's children.

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Adamic Covenant - Priest

Stewardship of creation.

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Adamic Covenant - Prophet

Speaking truth and naming creation.

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Adamic Covenant - King

Dominion over creation.

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Adamic Covenant - Bridegroom

Union of Adam and Eve.

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Adamic Covenant - Mountain

Garden of Eden as God's dwelling place.

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Study Notes

Human Dignity & Original Sin

  • Human dignity: Inherent value of each person, created in God's image.
  • Original Sin: Humanity's inherited sin from Adam and Eve.
  • Original Holiness: Initial grace of humanity's close relationship with God.
  • Original Justice: State of harmony between humans and creation before the Fall.

Key Concepts of the Old Testament

  • Temptation: Desire to sin, from external or internal influences.
  • Soul: Spiritual, immortal essence of a person.
  • Covenant: Sacred agreement between God and humanity.
  • Concupiscence: Tendency to sin, a result of Original Sin.
  • Genesis 1: God created out of love, creation is good.
  • Genesis 2: God's personal creation of humanity, symbolizes intimacy.
  • Genesis 3: Humanity's disobedience, resulting in the Fall.
  • The Fall: Loss of original holiness, justice.
  • Typology: Old Testament foreshadows Christ and salvation.
  • Protoevangelium: First Gospel (Gen 3:15), foretells Christ's victory.

Old Testament Figures and Events

  • Cain and Abel: Story of jealousy and murder.
  • Noah: God's covenant of mercy after the Flood.
  • Tower of Babel: Humanity's pride, leading to division.
  • Old Testament Covenants: Foreshadow Christ's ultimate covenant.
  • Adamic Covenant (1st-born Son, Priest, Prophet, King, Bridegroom, Mountain): Reflects humanity's roles in God's plan.
  • Noahic Covenant (Priest, Prophet, King, Sign = Rainbow, Mountain = Mount Ararat): Details of the covenant after the flood, prefiguring Baptism.
  • Abraham: Father of faith, promises of land, descendants, and blessings.
  • Melchizedek: Priest-king foreshadowing Christ.
  • Moses: Receives Law from God, leads Israelites to freedom.
  • The Law (10 Commandments): Guides moral living, covenant faithfulness.
  • The Israelites' wandering: God's provision during their journey.
  • Joshua: Leads Israelites after Moses.
  • Samuel: Shift in leadership from Judges to monarchy.
  • David: Israel's king, unified kingdom, 3 Promises (Dynasty, Kingdom, Eternal Throne), built the Temple
  • Solomon: Solomon builds the Temple.

Key Theological Figures and Concepts

  • Prophets: Call people back to God, provide hope and warnings.
  • Cycle of Sin: Sin, oppression, repentance, deliverance.
  • The New Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ, written on hearts.

New Testament Concepts

  • Annunciation: Gabriel announces Mary's role as Christ's mother.
  • Immaculate Conception: Mary's sinless conception.
  • Fiat: Mary's 'yes' to God.
  • Jesus (Y'shua): 'God saves'.
  • Christ: Greek for Messiah.
  • Lord: Divine authority.
  • Son of God: Jesus's unique relationship with the Father.
  • New Adam: Restores humanity.
  • Baptism of Christ: Humility, Trinity, events connected to Jesus's role.
  • Kingdom of God: God's reign of justice, peace, love.
  • Miracles (Cana, Paralytic, etc.): Demonstrates Jesus's power.
  • Transfiguration: Showcasing Jesus's divinity (Moses & Elijah present)
  • Parables (Ten Bridesmaids): Readiness for Christ's return.
  • Suffering Servant: Isaiah, Christ's sacrifice for sins.
  • Passion: Christ's suffering.
  • Paschal Lamb: Christ's sacrifice for sins.
  • Ransom for Many: Redemption through Christ's death.
  • Last Supper: Institution of the Eucharist.
  • Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane: Prayer, submission.
  • Trial before Sanhedrin: False accusations, mockery.
  • Entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday,
  • Resurrection: Defeat of Death, hope of new life.

Mary & Family

  • Mary as a model of faith: Her obedience, role in the Holy Trinity.
  • Joseph as a model of faith: Protection, guardian of the Redeemer.

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