The People Chosen By God
God established a _________ with Abraham to unite all nations into one.
Covenant
Who is called to salvation?
Everyone
How can we respond to God's call i.e. what is our response?
Faith
“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. ______, and believe in the gospel”
Repent
What does the word Kahal or Ecclesia mean?
Assembly of those called together or God's own people called into one flock.
What is involved in salvation i.e. What does it mean to be in a state of salvation
Union with God
The proclamation of the ______is the door through which we came into faith.
Gospel
Jesus asked them: “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the _________, the ___ of the living God."
Messiah, Son
Explain where the term Syro-Malabar comes from. (both parts)
Syro =Liturgical celebration based on the Syriac language
Malabar= Nazranies practiced faith along Malabar Coast
When do we profess our faith in the saving power of Christ’s death and resurrection during the Holy Qurbana?
During the Epiclesis -> “We offer You thanksgiving with joy and hope, in Your Church redeemed by the precious blood of Your Anointed One.”
Name the two dimensions of faith.
Individual and social
“Now, if you obey me completely and keep my covenant, you will be my _________ ____________ among all peoples, though all the earth is mine.”
treasured posession
How did Jesus establish the new covenant?
Jesus established a new covenant of love by giving the transformed bread and wine as his own body and blood at the Last Supper. This covenant was sealed with his sacrificial death on the cross.
In what way do we obtain salvation through the Holy Spirit?
Sacraments are the means to obtain the forgiveness of sins and salvation, or eternal life, given by Jesus.
Why is Metanoia necessary for faith?
Repentance is necessary for us to be saved to move away from sin and towards salvation.
“Amen, amen,
I say to you, whoever ______ my word and _______ in the one who sent me has eternal _____...”
hears, believes, life
What is the two-word idea conveyed by St. Peter when he says, “But you a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own?”
Divine election - that we have been brought together by God himself
How does one become saved?
We should believe that Jesus is the Savior of the world, and live according to His words. This means obeying the Ten Commandments and embodying the Word of God in our lives.
If faith is unintelligible through the human mind, why should we have faith?
Faith is founded on the belief that the Word of God will be done. Faith is grounded in a deep relationship of love with God by surrendering our mind and heart.
I will place my ____ within them, and write it upon their ______; I will be their ____, and they shall be my _______”
law, hearts, God, people