DESIRE FOR GOD
How are the desire for God and personal faith connected?
The desire for God and personal faith are deeply
interconnected.
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
Deposit of Faith
The story of God’s saving action in human history.
Salvation History
People who conduct the study of theology .
Theologians
In what ways can one discover God?
One can look outwardly to the world to discover God, but you can also
look inwardly.
He is the Fullness of Revelation
Jesus Christ
A person who believes in a personal and provident God. However, a theist may believe in one god or many gods
An indifference to religion and a belief that religion should be excluded from civil affairs and public education.
Secularism
What does desiring God lead an individual to do?
Desiring God leads an individual to seek a personal
relationship with God
Jesus died to save us from?
Original sin and personal sin
There have been 21 in the life of the Church
Ecumenical Council
Two types of Divine Revelation
General and special
How do believers experience God's love and guidance?
Through faith believers experience God's love
and guidance.
God made them with his people
Covenants
Used by scholars to discover the literal meaning of the biblical text.
Exegesis
Following God's guidance and trusting in His plan, even when it differs from personal desires, strengthens faith.
Obedience and Trust
What are some things we can do to understand God's nature and will?
Regular communication with God and studying His word help us understand His nature and will.
The crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus
Paschal Mystery
St. Jerome’s fourth-century translation of the Bible from Greek into the common language of the people of his day, Latin.
Vulgate
Engaging with other believers provides support and encouragement in one's faith journey.
Attending Mass