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What is an angel?
What is an angel?
What is the discernment of spirits?
What is the discernment of spirits?
The discipline of spiritual self-examination.
What does 'the Fall' refer to?
What does 'the Fall' refer to?
The original sin committed by the first human beings.
What is grace?
What is grace?
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What is hope in theological terms?
What is hope in theological terms?
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What are literary genres?
What are literary genres?
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Who is referred to as the New Adam?
Who is referred to as the New Adam?
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What does the term New Eve refer to?
What does the term New Eve refer to?
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What is original sin?
What is original sin?
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What does paradise symbolize?
What does paradise symbolize?
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What is the Paschal Mystery?
What is the Paschal Mystery?
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What is the protoevangelium?
What is the protoevangelium?
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Who is the Redeemer?
Who is the Redeemer?
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What does redemption mean?
What does redemption mean?
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What is sanctifying grace?
What is sanctifying grace?
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What is sin?
What is sin?
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What is the soul?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of Salvation and Sin
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Angel: Spiritual and immortal being with intelligence and free will, dedicated to glorifying God and serving as His messenger in the salvation plan.
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Discernment of Spirits: A practice for spiritual self-examination, focusing on recognizing the presence and influence of the Holy Spirit in one's life.
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The Fall: Refers to the original sin committed by the first humans, marking a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative that illustrates the reality of sin in human history.
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Grace: A divine gift from God enabling individuals to embrace their vocation and become His adopted children.
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Hope: One of the three theological virtues, involving the desire and expectation of God's promises for the future.
Literary Context
- Literary Genres: Diverse forms of expression in scripture, including history, hymns, letters, metaphors, similes, poetry, proverbs, parables, and songs, which enrich the interpretation of biblical texts.
Theological Imagery
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New Adam: A term employed by St. Paul to represent Christ, elucidating His role in redeeming humanity from the consequences of Adam's sin.
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New Eve: A designation for Mary, the Mother of Christ, symbolizing her important role in salvation history.
Understanding Original Sin
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Original Sin: The disobedience of the first humans, resulting in the loss of original holiness and justice, along with the introduction of suffering and death into human experience.
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Paradise: Represents the initial state of harmony and friendship with God experienced by the first humans prior to their fall from grace.
Redemption Through Christ
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Paschal Mystery: Encompasses Christ's redemptive work through His suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension, which restores humanity's relationship with God.
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Protoevangelium: The first Gospel found in Genesis 3:15 that foreshadows the coming of the Messiah and Redeemer.
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Redeemer: Refers specifically to Jesus Christ, who achieved redemption for humanity through His sacrificial death, freeing individuals from sin.
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Redemption: The process facilitated by Jesus' death on the cross, granting freedom from sin's bondage and restoring salvation.
Spiritual Development
- Sanctifying Grace: A consistent gift of God's divine life, fostering a stable and supernatural disposition that allows individuals to live in communion with God and act in accordance with His love.
Nature of Sin and the Soul
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Sin: Defined as an offense against God, as well as a violation of truth and right conscience, impacting one's moral standing.
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Soul: The essence of human consciousness and freedom, combining with the body to create a unique human nature.
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Description
This quiz explores essential concepts related to salvation and sin in a theological context. It covers the roles of angels, discernment of spirits, the significance of 'the Fall,' and the virtues of grace and hope, providing a comprehensive understanding of these foundational ideas. Ideal for students studying religious texts or theology.
