Religion Chapter 1: Jesus Christ Flashcards

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_______ holds that the _ world and God are one and the same while _ holds there are many gods who are responsible for the creation of the world. Other ancient religions hold that there are two equal in the universe, one evil and the other good, who are constantly engaged in a struggle.

Pantheism, material, polytheism, spirits, cosmic

Catholics believe that the ______ author is a loving father who has sent his only _ to live among us, to teach us about the _____, to show us how to live, and to _ us so that we can one day go to _______.

Divine, son, Father, redeem, Heaven

Under the inspiration of the ____ _ the Apostles handed on a single _ or "heritage of faith" to the Church through their oral and their writings. We find the single Deposit of Faith in Sacred __ and Sacred Scripture.

Holy Spirit, deposit, preaching, Tradition

Sacred Scripture is "the _______ _ _ as it is put down in __ under the breath of the _ _." Jesus Christ is the unique of Sacred Scripture, both its starting and ending _.

Speech of God, writing, Holy Spirit, word, points Signup and view all the answers

We can rely on the truth of Sacred Scripture because it is inspired by the Apostles.

False Signup and view all the answers

Why is the authority Christ entrusted to the Apostles and their successors important?

This authority keeps the Church free from error and guarantees that Christ's Gospel is passed down authentically, to future generations. Signup and view all the answers

The Holy Spirit guides the ____(the pope and bishops) so that they can the Word of God, listen to it faithfully, _ it through the ages, and _ it to the Church so that we can ____ according to Christ's teachings.

Magisterium, serve, preserve, explain, live Signup and view all the answers

How do we interpret the Bible correctly?

We gather some background information on the text, including being able to distinguish between figurative and symbolic language and what should be taken literally. Signup and view all the answers

The Second Vatican Council states that ___ used humans and human language to communicate his _. Therefore, we must first figure out what the of the texts really by their written words such as paying close attention to ______ forms that appear in the Bible.

God, message, authors, meant, literary Signup and view all the answers

Further, we should pay attention to the __________ and ways of _, feeling, and information that took place at the _ the sacred author was writing.

customs, speaking, passing, time Signup and view all the answers

The ____ sense refers to the literal _ conveyed by the words of Sacred Scripture and conveyed by ________.

literal, meaning, exegesis Signup and view all the answers

The goal of exegesis is to bring out the _ author's intentions, , and meaning related to the writings.

biblical, purpose Signup and view all the answers

Both _________ accounts are part of primeval _ and are in the form of _ in which ancient peoples tried to express spiritual and basic cultural beliefs in the form of stories or . They use common ________ and symbols.

creation, history, myths, truths, narratives, themes Signup and view all the answers

In the first creation account, males and females were created at separate times.

False Signup and view all the answers

In whose image is man created?

God's image Signup and view all the answers

The Pentateuch contains the _, the law of the ___ people.

Torah, Jewish Signup and view all the answers

The Torah is also known as the "Book of _" because ancient Judaism and early believed that Moses authored them. In fact, Moses is the ___ figure of the Pentateuch.

Moses, Christianity, central Signup and view all the answers

Briefly describe each of the four stages in the formation of the Pentateuch.

Stage 1: Oral tradition, Stage 2: Transcription, Stage 3: Compilation, Stage 4: Redaction. Signup and view all the answers

The first creation account reveals important religious and theological _ including these: There is only one God; God creation-- it did not result from forces or chance; God created an _ and good world out of nothing and material creation is ___.

truths, true, planned, chaotic, ordered, good Signup and view all the answers

Further truths include: _ is created in God's own image; God gave humans a place of in creation making them _ over what he created; God blessed the _ and made it _______.

man, honor, stewards, Sabbath, holy Signup and view all the answers

The second creation account portrays God as ____ which images God as a who molds Adam's body and breathes his spirit, the _ of life.

anthropomorphic, potter, breath Signup and view all the answers

Yahweh creates humans _ any other creatures, an image of _______ between human and divine in the second creation story.

before, closeness Signup and view all the answers

The Book of _ was written to comfort and encourage a disheartened people who were in captivity in ___ in the sixth century BC.

Isaiah, Babylon Signup and view all the answers

Isaiah intended to let the people know that just as God _ the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, he will __ the captives from the Babylonians.

delivered, rescue Signup and view all the answers

The are "songs of praise" to God and are a source of ___, instruction, hope, consolation, and instruction for both Jews and Christians.

Psalms, inspiration Signup and view all the answers

is a central theme in many Psalms, stressing God's uniqueness, , and majesty, while reminding us that we should God.

Creation, power, worship Signup and view all the answers

The Church professes ____ in the creative activity of the _. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit came to the on Sunday and emboldened Christ's disciples and formed them into the _________.

belief, Holy Spirit, Apostles, Pentecost, Church Signup and view all the answers

When _ said, "Let us make man in our , after our ," the words suggest the activity of all of the Blessed Trinity. ______ is the work of Father Son, and Holy Spirit.

God, image, likeness, Three Persons, Creation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Religion

Pantheism vs. Polytheism: Pantheism asserts the oneness of the material world and God, while polytheism recognizes multiple gods as creators. Some religions teach a dualistic view with a constant struggle between good and evil forces.
Catholic Belief: The Divine author is viewed as a loving Father who sent His only Son to teach, show how to live, and redeem humanity for Heaven.
Deposit of Faith: Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the Apostles transmitted a singular heritage of faith to the Church through oral tradition and writings found in Sacred Tradition and Scripture.
Sacred Scripture: Defined as "the speech of God" documented under the Holy Spirit’s inspiration. Jesus Christ is central to Sacred Scripture, serving as its beginning and end.
Authority of Apostles: Christ entrusted authority to the Apostles and their successors, ensuring error-free transmission of the Gospel to future generations.
Role of the Magisterium: The Magisterium (pope and bishops) is guided by the Holy Spirit to serve, preserve, explain, and convey the Word of God, enabling the faithful to live according to Christ’s teachings.
Interpreting the Bible: Correct interpretation involves understanding background context, distinguishing between figurative/symbolic language and literal meaning.
Vatican II Insights: God communicated through human authors, requiring a study of texts for intended meaning, focusing on literary forms within the Bible.
Cultural Context: Understanding customs, modes of speaking, and the time period during which sacred authors wrote is crucial for interpretation.

Literary Analysis of Scripture

Literal Sense: Refers to the explicit meaning of Sacred Scripture as conveyed through exegesis.
Exegesis Purpose: Aims to uncover the biblical author's intentions and the meanings behind their writings.

Creation Accounts

Primeval Myths: Both creation accounts form part of primeval history, representing ancient attempts to express spiritual truths and cultural beliefs through narratives.
First Creation Account: Highlights important theological truths: the existence of one true God, intentional creation from nothing, and the inherent goodness of the created world.
Human Creation: Humans are made in God's image and granted stewardship over creation, reaffirming their honorable place in the divine plan.
Anthropomorphic Portrayal: The second creation account depicts God in human-like traits as a potter who breathes life into Adam, emphasizing closeness between humanity and divinity.

Historical Context and Biblical Groups

Book of Isaiah: Aimed to comfort Jews in Babylonian captivity, paralleling God's deliverance of Israelites from Egypt with the hope of rescuing captives from Babylon.
Psalms: Serve as songs of praise, offering consolation, inspiration, and instruction for Jews and Christians alike.
Theme of Creation in Psalms: Many Psalms emphasize God's uniqueness and majesty, encouraging worship of Him.

New Testament and the Holy Spirit

Role of the Holy Spirit: The Church professes belief in the Holy Spirit’s creative activity, which empowered the Apostles at Pentecost, establishing the Church.
Trinitarian Activity in Creation: The phrase "Let us make man in our image" indicates the collaborative work of all three persons of the Blessed Trinity in the act of Creation.

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Religion Chapter 1: Jesus Christ Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Catholics believe that the __________ author is a loving father who has sent his only _______ to live among us, to teach us about the ___________, to show us how to live, and to _________ us so that we can one day go to ___________.

Under the inspiration of the ________ _________ the Apostles handed on a single _________ or "heritage of faith" to the Church through their oral ____________ and their writings. We find the single Deposit of Faith in Sacred __________ and Sacred Scripture.

Sacred Scripture is "the _________ ___ _______ as it is put down in ____________ under the breath of the _______ _________." Jesus Christ is the unique ________ of Sacred Scripture, both its starting and ending _______.

We can rely on the truth of Sacred Scripture because it is inspired by the Apostles.

Why is the authority Christ entrusted to the Apostles and their successors important?

The Holy Spirit guides the ____________(the pope and bishops) so that they can __________ the Word of God, listen to it faithfully, ___________ it through the ages, and _________ it to the Church so that we can ________ according to Christ's teachings.

How do we interpret the Bible correctly?

The Second Vatican Council states that _________ used humans and human language to communicate his ___________. Therefore, we must first figure out what the __________ of the texts really __________ by their written words such as paying close attention to __________ forms that appear in the Bible.

Further, we should pay attention to the ____________________ and ways of ___________________, feeling, and ______________________ information that took place at the _______________ the sacred author was writing.

The __________ sense refers to the literal ___________ conveyed by the words of Sacred Scripture and conveyed by ____________.

The goal of exegesis is to bring out the ___________ author's intentions, __________, and meaning related to the writings.

In the first creation account, males and females were created at separate times.

In whose image is man created?

The Pentateuch contains the _________, the law of the ___________ people.

The Torah is also known as the "Book of _________" because ancient Judaism and early ____________ believed that Moses authored them. In fact, Moses is the ___________ figure of the Pentateuch.

Briefly describe each of the four stages in the formation of the Pentateuch.

Further truths include: ___________ is created in God's own image; God gave humans a place of ______________ in creation making them ___________________ over what he created; God blessed the ___________________ and made it _______________.

The second creation account portrays God as ________________ which images God as a __________ who molds Adam's body and breathes his spirit, the ___________ of life.

Yahweh creates humans _________ any other creatures, an image of _______________ between human and divine in the second creation story.

The Book of ___________ was written to comfort and encourage a disheartened people who were in captivity in _____________ in the sixth century BC.

Isaiah intended to let the people know that just as God ___________ the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, he will ____________ the captives from the Babylonians.

The __________ are "songs of praise" to God and are a source of _____________, instruction, hope, consolation, and instruction for both Jews and Christians.

______________ is a central theme in many Psalms, stressing God's uniqueness, __________, and majesty, while reminding us that we should ____________ God.

The Church professes ________________ in the creative activity of the _______________________. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit came to the ____________________ on ____________________ Sunday and emboldened Christ's disciples and formed them into the ___________________.

When ___________ said, "Let us make man in our ______________, after our __________________," the words suggest the activity of all ________________________ of the Blessed Trinity. ____________________ is the work of Father Son, and Holy Spirit.