Theology Chapter 3 Flashcards

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How do our faculties of reason and free will separate us from all other creatures on earth?

By human reason which enables you to search for truth by free will which lets you decide your actions and because you're free you have the greatest power to love.

What is grace?

Grace is a gift you choose to have, begins with God's mercy called justification, and is the trinitarian life intimacy that enables you to see the true love of God.

What is justification?

Justification refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit's grace that cleanses you from your sins through conversion and gives you God's own righteousness.

How are we able to grow in inner freedom?

The more we cooperate with God's grace, the more we can grow in inner freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What does the grace of justification do for us?

Cleanses you from your sins, gives you God's own righteousness, unites you to the Lord's saving passion, forgives your sins and brings inner renewal to your heart. Signup and view all the answers

How is the grace of justification merited?

By Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which bestows on you the gifts of faith, hope, charity. Signup and view all the answers

How can we grow in holiness?

By allowing the Holy Spirit into your life and cooperating with the gifts given to you at baptism. Signup and view all the answers

Are human beings able to earn grace? Why not?

False Signup and view all the answers

How do we receive grace?

You get them infused at baptism, but to accept them you must freely respond to them. Signup and view all the answers

What is sanctifying grace?

The stable and supernatural disposition that helps us live in God's friendship, called habitable grace. Signup and view all the answers

What is actual grace?

Refers to God giving you the power to do something in the moment to help you not sin. Signup and view all the answers

What is sacramental grace?

The sacramental gifts proper to each sacrament that dispense sanctifying grace to make you holy and perform good actions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the graces that sacramental grace gives us?

They are from the Holy Spirit and enable you to share in the life and love of the Blessed Trinity. Signup and view all the answers

What are charisms?

Some graces that are directed to the common good of the Church. Signup and view all the answers

What are graces of state?

Distinct help to particular ministries and special ministers in the Church. Signup and view all the answers

Match the blessings that responding to grace gives us:

Enables you to call God Father = 1 Adopts you into the family of God = 2 Makes you an heir of heaven = 3 Shares life in the Blessed Trinity = 4 Unites you in Jesus Christ = 5 Allows the Holy Spirit to live in you = 6 Signup and view all the answers

What is merit?

The term that refers to what is 'owed' to you based on how you choose to live life and whether you choose to help or harm your relationship with God. Signup and view all the answers

Are we born being able to merit heaven? Why not?

False Signup and view all the answers

How does God give us the ability to merit anything?

He made the first move in extending forgiveness and justification and baptism; your free cooperation with God's grace is the second move. Signup and view all the answers

Can we merit graces for others?

True Signup and view all the answers

Where does our ability to merit come from?

It comes from the love of Jesus Christ, as he gave us the gift of grace. Signup and view all the answers

What does living a holy life require?

Strength from God's grace. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Human Reason and Free Will

Human faculties of reason and free will distinguish people from all other creatures on Earth.
Reason allows individuals to search for truth, while free will empowers them to make choices.
Freedom enables the capacity for deep love and personal connections.

Understanding Grace

Grace is a free gift bestowed by God, starting with His mercy.
Justification marks the beginning of this grace, helping individuals become children of God.
It encompasses the intimate relationship with the Trinity, revealing the true love of God.

Justification Explained

Justification involves the Holy Spirit's grace that cleanses sins through conversion.
It involves receiving God's righteousness and unites believers with the Lord's saving passion.

Inner Freedom and Cooperation

Growing in inner freedom is tied to cooperating with God's grace.
Active participation in divine grace leads to greater personal freedom.

Effects of Justification

Justifying grace cleanses sins, forgives, brings inner renewal, and connects individuals to God's righteousness.
It allows believers to participate in Christ’s Passion.

Merited Grace

Justification is merited through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, gifting faith, hope, and charity.

Growing in Holiness

Holiness is achieved by welcoming the Holy Spirit into one’s life and responding to the gifts received at baptism.

Earning Grace

Grace cannot be earned; it is a gift from God.
Humans are designed with an innate desire for goodness and truth, responding freely to God's initial grace.

Receiving Grace

Grace is infused during baptism but requires a willing response to be accepted.

Types of Grace

Sanctifying grace provides a stable disposition for living in friendship with God.
Actual grace is the immediate power from God to resist sin.
Sacramental grace is specific to each sacrament, dispensing sanctifying grace for holiness.

Characteristics of Sacramental Grace

Sacramental grace includes blessings that allow sharing in the life and love of the Trinity.
Charisms are particular graces directed at the common good of the Church.

Graces of State

Graces of state provide support for specific ministries within the Church, aiming to fulfill truth and goodness.

Benefits of Responding to Grace

Responding to grace enables believers to call God "Father," join the family of God, become heirs of heaven, and share in the life of the Trinity.
It facilitates living according to Christ's teachings and allows the Holy Spirit to dwell within.

Concept of Merit

Merit indicates what is "owed" based on one's life choices and their impact on their relationship with God.

Meriting Heaven

Merit for heaven requires cooperation with God's graces and living a holy life to attain divine rewards.

God's Role in Merit

God initiates the process of merit through forgiveness and justification, while individuals must respond freely to this grace.

Meriting for Others

It is possible to merit graces for oneself and others necessary for sanctification.

Origin of Ability to Merit

The ability to merit comes from Jesus' love and the grace granted through the Holy Spirit's work in life.

Living a Holy Life

Living in holiness requires strength derived from God's grace, fostering spiritual growth and fulfillment.

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Explore key concepts in theology with these flashcards from Chapter 3. Understand how reason and free will distinguish humans from other creatures, and dive into the definition of grace. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of these fundamental ideas.