Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry Chapter 1

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of concupiscence?

The inspired Word of God.

The tendency of all human beings toward sin as a result of Original Sin. (correct)

A central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe.

A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being.

What does dogma refer to?

A central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe.

What is a covenant?

A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.

What are the theological virtues?

Faith, Hope, Charity Signup and view all the answers

What is divine revelation?

God's self-communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan. Signup and view all the answers

What is sacred scripture?

The inspired Word of God; the written record of God's Revelation. Signup and view all the answers

What is sacred tradition?

The living transmission of the Catholic faith through the teaching, life, and worship of the Church. Signup and view all the answers

What is original sin?

The first sin committed by the first human beings. Signup and view all the answers

What does incarnation mean?

To become flesh, referring to the mystery of Jesus Christ becoming man. Signup and view all the answers

What is salvation history?

The account of God's saving activity and intervention on behalf of humanity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the domestic church?

Another name for the first and most fundamental community of faith: the family. Signup and view all the answers

What is faith?

The theological virtue by which one believes in all that God has said and revealed to man. Signup and view all the answers

What is religion?

The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the deposit of faith?

The body of saving truths and the core beliefs of Catholicism that are faithfully preserved by the Magisterium. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Magisterium?

The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Paschal Mystery?

Christ's work of redemption through His Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kingdom of God?

The power of God's love active in our lives and in our world. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Body of Christ' refer to?

Jesus' Body in the Eucharist, or the entire Church, which is also referred to as the Mystical Body of Christ. Signup and view all the answers

What are the marks of the Church?

The four essential features or characteristics of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic (universal), and Apostolic. Signup and view all the answers

What is progression in a physical training context?

Gradually increasing the demands on your body. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Adam and Eve?

The first man and woman. Signup and view all the answers

What does Noah's Ark symbolize?

The washing away of original sin. Signup and view all the answers

What was Abraham's Covenant?

God swore to make Hebrews the chosen people and lead them to Israel. Signup and view all the answers

What was Moses' Covenant?

Promise: we are God's people; Sign: 10 commandments. Signup and view all the answers

What was David's Covenant?

Mediator: David; Role: King; Form: National Kingdom; Sign: Temple. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jesus Christ?

A teacher and prophet whose life and teachings form the basis of Christianity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

Concupiscence: Human tendency towards sin originating from Original Sin.
Dogma: Central revelations that Catholics are required to believe.
Covenant: Solemn agreement between God and humanity involving mutual commitments.

Theological Concepts

Theological Virtues: Include faith, hope, and charity, integral to Christian life.
Divine Revelation: God's act of revealing His plan and self to humanity.
Sacred Scripture: The written record of God’s Revelation, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Sacred Tradition: The ongoing transmission of faith through teaching and worship within the Church.

Concepts of Sin and Salvation

Original Sin: The first sin that affects all humanity, leading to the need for redemption.
Incarnation: The mystery of Jesus Christ becoming fully man while remaining fully divine.
Salvation History: The narrative of God's interventions and acts aimed at saving humanity.

Church Structure and Beliefs

Domestic Church: Refers to the family as the fundamental community of faith.
Faith: The theological virtue of belief in God and His teachings as proposed by the Church.
Religion: The systematic belief in and worship of a higher power or deity.
Deposit of Faith: The core beliefs and truths of Catholicism, safeguarded by the Magisterium.

The Church's Teaching Authority

Magisterium: The authoritative teaching body of the Church, consisting of bishops and the Pope.
Paschal Mystery: Christ’s redemptive work encompassing His Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Kingdom of God: The active presence of God’s love in individual lives and the world.

Church Characteristics

Body of Christ: Refers to both the Eucharistic presence of Jesus and the Church itself, recognized as the Mystical Body of Christ.
Marks of the Church: Four essential characteristics: One, Holy, Catholic (universal), and Apostolic.

Biblical Figures and Events

Adam and Eve: The first humans, whose actions introduced Original Sin.
Noah's Ark: A narrative symbolizing the cleansing of Original Sin.
Abraham's Covenant: God’s promise to make the Hebrews His chosen people, leading them to Israel.
Moses' Covenant: Affirmation of God’s people with the Ten Commandments as the sign.
David's Covenant: Establishes David as mediator; associated with the national kingdom and symbolized by the temple.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ: Central figure of Christianity, viewed as both a teacher and the Son of God, whose teachings and life underpin the faith.

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