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REVIEWER IN THEOLOGY 1 – MIDTERM LESSON 1: Life and Legacy of Saint Augustine Saint Augustine - An influential Christian theologian and philosopher. Monica – Mother of Augustine which was a devout Christian. Patricius - Father, a pagan who...

REVIEWER IN THEOLOGY 1 – MIDTERM LESSON 1: Life and Legacy of Saint Augustine Saint Augustine - An influential Christian theologian and philosopher. Monica – Mother of Augustine which was a devout Christian. Patricius - Father, a pagan who converted to Christianity on his deathbed. Algeria - Birthplace of Augustine, which was also known as Tagaste before. Hedonistic Lifestyle - He pursued this lifestyle, engaging in worldly pleasures and intellectual pursuits. Manichaeism - A dualistic religion, they believe in good and bad. Neoplatonism – A philosophical system founded on the ideas of Plato which states that there is “The One”. Original Sin – A concept which states that all humans inherit and possess the sinful nature of Adam and Eve. The Confessions – Famous autobiographical book of Augustine, which tackles his conversion to Christianity. Saint Ambrose - A bishop in Milan who influenced Saint Augustine through his teachings and sermon. Age of 31 – Saint Augustine’s age when he converted to Christianity. August 28 – The feast and death day of Saint Augustine, which is also considered as his heavenly birthday. LESSON 2: Divine Revelation and Faith Revelation – Is a translation of the Greek word apokalypsis, which means "unveiling" or "disclosure." Public Revelation - The communication of God's truths and messages that are meant for all of humanity. Private Revelation - Direct communications from God that are received by individuals or small groups. Miracles - Are extraordinary events that defy natural laws and are attributed to divine intervention. Providence - Refers to the way in which God's guidance and care are evident in the events of human history. Covenants - Are sacred agreements or contracts established between God and humanity. Catechism of the Catholic Church - Serves as a reference and comprehensive guide for Catholics.  Sacred Traditions - Practices, teachings, and customs that are passed down from generation to generation. Example: In catholic, the ‘pabasa’ or ‘pasyon’ is considered as a sacred tradition. Faith - The strong belief in or having confidence or trust in God. Doctrinal Faith - Kind of faith a person has that is based on the word of God and the teachings of the Bible. Saving Faith - Results from having believed that Jesus died and God raised Him from the dead. Justifying Faith – The belief you have been forgiven and cleansed by God just as if you had never sinned. Indwelling Faith - It is experiencing communion with God and believing that He is always with you. Daily Faith - Believing God is meeting your needs on a day-to-day basis even when it is not evident. LESSON 3: Holy Trinity Father - The Creator of the universe. God is the origin of all things. Son (Jesus) - The Savior and Redeemer of humanity. He came to save humanity and provide salvation. Holy Spirit - Ruah is the Hebrew word translated as breath, air, and wind. Lord - Recognizing His authority and sovereignty over one's life. Hypostatic Union – The union of the two natures of Jesus, being fully human and fully divine. Fully Human - He experienced the full range of human emotions and physical sensations. Fully Divine - Jesus possesses all the attributes of divinity, omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. Omnipotence - Refers to the attribute of being all-powerful or having unlimited power. Omniscience - Refers to the attribute of being all-knowing or possessing complete and unlimited knowledge. Omnipresence - Refers to the attribute of being present everywhere at the same time. Last Supper - On the night before his death, Jesus washes the feet of his twelve disciples. Crucifixion – It was Pontius Pilate who sentenced Jesus to be crucified. Crown of Thorns – This was placed on Jesus’ head as a mockery. Resurrection - The triumph over evil and death. He rose on the third day. LESSON 4: Angels Angels in Christianity, Islam and Judaism – Delivering messages. Michael - One of the most powerful archangels. He was considered as the protector. Gabriel – He is known for delivering important messages to God’s people. Raphael – He is known for providing healing and guidance to the faithful. Fallen Angels – They have rebelled against God. Also, they are forever banished and separated from God. Lucifer or Satan – The most rebellious who was eaten by his Pride. Mortal Sin - Are grave and serious offense against God’s Moral law. Violating the 10 Commandments. Venial Sin - Are less serious offense against God’s moral law. Seen as shortcomings, or wrongful choices. Deadly Sin – The cause of all evil actions of a person. Pride - Exaggerated sense of superiority, self-importance. It leads to arrogance, disregard feelings of others. Envy - Feelings of discontent, or jealousy towards someone else’s qualities and achievements. Wrath - Anger or rage, is a strong and intense emotional response desiring for revenge. Gluttony - Excessive and habitual consumption of food and drink, beyond what is necessary. Lust - Is a strong and intense desire, typically of a sexual nature. Sloth - It is defined as a spiritual or moral laziness or neglect of one’s responsibilities Greed - Excessive desire for material wealth. It is a strong craving for more that what is needed. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” PROVERBS 3:5-6