Theology I Final Study Guide

It is necessary because certain truths that exceed human reason must be made known by divine revelation for the salvation of all men.

Sacred Doctrine is a science because it has principles revealed by God and is ordered towards acquiring knowledge of God.

Sacred Doctrine shows wisdom by treating God as the highest cause, allowing one to judge lower things in light of divine principles.

<p>Inclination is a God-given understanding, while knowledge comes from study, both contributing to wisdom in Sacred Doctrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theologians can argue with disputers by appealing to the necessity of divine revelation as foundational for understanding religious truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reason allows individuals to further understand God through the principles provided by divine revelation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philosophy reaches human understanding, while theology, rooted in divine revelation, provides certainty about truths necessary for salvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God being the highest cause is significant because it underpins the theological understanding of all existence and moral truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The significance lies in ensuring that theological discussions are respectful and appropriate, tailored to the understanding and readiness of those involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To 'have been tested' means to possess a strong intellectual foundation and a purified spiritual state, making one fit to explore complex theological concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We infer God's existence by observing fixed motion and order in the world, and by recognizing the laws that suggest an author of that order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We can only know about God in terms of His 'averted figure' because we perceive His essence through reflections in creation rather than grasping Him directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It means that God's very nature is existence itself, and there is no distinction between what God is and that He exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theologians must avoid discussing concepts that exceed the understanding of their audience to prevent confusion and misapplication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The beauty of creation acts as an indication of God's existence by reflecting His creative power and order in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only one God can exist because His essence and existence are identical, with no components that allow for differentiation or multiple deities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because God's existence and essence are identical, making it impossible for different individuals in a species to have distinct existences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A form can be multiplied by specific differences or by the subjects in which it inheres. God is simple and does not fit into either of these categories, as He has no specific differences and is not composite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We use multiple names because we cannot understand God's essence as it is in itself, so we reference perfections observed in familiar things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Names applied to God signify various perfections that we perceive in the world around us, and they are not synonymous even though they reference the same divine essence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divine persons cannot be divided by their substance but only by relation; as intellect and will in God are singular acts, having multiple fruits would contradict God's perfection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Names for God are derived from human perceptions of perfections found in creation, allowing us to relate to His attributes analogically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God's simplicity implies that the names we use for Him are not simple but rather complex reflections of the perfections we observe in the created world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We can only name God based on our understanding of perfections we perceive in created beings, which are ultimately derived from Him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin is the act of disobedience where humans desired knowledge equal to God's, leading to the loss of Original Justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin prevents union with God but does not merit damnation, which requires personal guilt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eve's sins included pride, curiosity, coveting knowledge, gluttony, infidelity, and disobedience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adam's sin is characterized by a desire for knowledge, which contributed to the original sin condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to God's being and his simplicity, which can be known through philosophical reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It asserts that God is the creator of all things, both visible and invisible, reflecting his omnipotence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reason, through philosophical sciences, plays a role in grasping certain truths about God as outlined in the Creed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eve had a misunderstanding that led to infidelity and disobedience, questioning God's commands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 'subsistent thing' suggests that since sonship pertains to one divine person, it cannot be multiplied or apply to more than one divine person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Creation ex nihilo' means creation from nothing, and God alone can create because He does not require any pre-existing matter or prior cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voluntary actions arise from consciousness and intention, while involuntary actions occur due to external forces or ignorance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nature of voluntary actions is intrinsically linked to the pursuit of good, as individuals act with the intent of achieving their understanding of goodness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Natural evil' refers to the absence of a perfection that ought to be present, such as a human lacking sight due to missing eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While natural evils denote deficiencies in nature, moral failures arise when conscious agents choose lesser goods over the highest good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A defect occurs when the will is fixated on personal good rather than aspiring to the highest good, which is its ultimate end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Pure act' signifies that God is not potential in any way, enabling Him to create without reliance on pre-existing conditions or change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voluntary evil refers to actions that are directed towards an end without being rightly related to that end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The existence of evil is compatible with divine providence because God governs things according to their nature, allowing some evils for the greater good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The beatific vision of God is the ultimate knowledge of God as He knows Himself and is considered perfect happiness because it fulfills man's ultimate end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resurrection is necessary because the natural condition of the human soul is to be united with the body, achieving complete perfection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin is the fallen state of human nature inherited from Adam, classified as a sin because it disconnects humanity from God's grace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some beings suffer or experience evil because it is part of their nature or contributes to the greater good of the universe’s order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intellect's end is to know the first cause in its essence, leading to fulfillment through the vision of God, which transcends human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Happiness is achieved through the union of body and soul as it restores the original perfection of the human being.</p> Signup and view all the answers