Original Sin
What was Adam and Eve's sin?
Disobedience
When does God's plan of redemption start?
Immediately after the Fall
What do we learn about God through the story of Cain and Abel?
God is just and loving. (He punishes Cain, but promises to continue protecting him).
Who was the first king of the Israelites?
Saul
What does the name “Jesus” mean?
"God saves"
What gave Adam and Eve the ability to rebel against their nature?
Free Will
What is God's initial response to the Fall of Adam and Eve?
He reaches out to them ("Where are you?")
Why does God make a covenant with Noah in which he promises never to flood the earth again?
He is going to work with humanity to bring about their redemption.
Which king was known for his wisdom and for building the Temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
The Hebrew word Messiah & Greek word Christ both mean the same thing. What do they mean?
"Anointed One"
What are the two ways we can talk about "original sin?"
1. As THE original sin
2. As the state of fallen human nature
Who is the New Adam & how?
Christ is the New Adam. Unlike the first Adam, he is perfectly obedient, even to death on a cross
What does God promise through the covenant with Abraham?
God blesses Abraham's family and promises they will be a blessing to the world (they will be as numerous as the stars in the sky)
Why did the kingdom of Israel split in two?
Solomon overtaxed the people, and his wives led them to idolatry
Who were anointed in OT times?
Priests, prophets, and kings
How did Adam and Eve rebel against their nature?
They rejected their status as creatures and wanted to "be like God”
Explain what salvation is.
The process of God restoring humanity to the relationship it once had with him
What does God promise through the covenant with Moses?
God promises he’ll deliver his Chosen People to the Promised Land
Why did God send prophets to his people?
To remind them of their covenant with God
What is the significance of the Jewish people calling Jesus “Lord?”
This reveals they believed him to be YHWH Himself
What are the effects of original sin?
1. Born without the life of grace
2. Our will is darkened and intellect is weakened
3. We are subject to suffering, temptations, and death
Did we lose God’s image and likeness when we fell from our nature?
No, the image and likeness of God in us is obscured, but not gone.
What does God promise through the covenant with David?
God promised the Messiah would come from David's family line
Which prophet foretold things about the Messiah that were fulfilled in Jesus Christ?
Isaiah
When was Christ anointed, and how was the Trinity present at this anointing?
Father - announced the anointing
Jesus - was anointed
Holy Spirit - did the anointing