The Nature of God
By the first Adam, all sinned and died. In the second Adam there is everlasting life. Who is the Second Adam?
Jesus Christ
This is a vow, typically sworn by two or more parties, promising benefits and requiring responsibility. Sometimes, a pledge or a symbol is given to signify it. What is this called theologically?
a covenant
In Christ we are not consumers, but are told it is more blessed to do this, than to receive.
give
The name Adam literally means this in Hebrew. What is it?
Man - Human
knowing God
The Christian life is more than a list of "do's and donts". Instead, we identified these as the two goals of the Christian life. What are they?
Knowing God
Loving God, Neighbor, and Enemies
This is the only Covenant in the Bible that God makes with the entire earth. What covenant is this?
Noah
These affirm us and build us up to make significant transitions in our lives. They are food for God's people, for their life in Christ and in the world. They nourish and strengthen your faith. What are they?
the sacraments
Adam names his wife in faith in the promise of YHWH, calling her Eve or literally this in Hebrew. What is it?
Mother of all Living or Mother of Life
Christians no longer circumcise to enter into Covenant with God. Instead, we practice this sacrament, which becomes our initiation into the church.
Baptism
God is close to you. God is near. God is as close to you as the breath in your mouth, the Scriptures say. What is this theological concept called?
God is Imminent - or the imminence of God
What did God require of Abraham and the children of Israel in the Abrahamic Covenant?
Circumcision of every male child at 8-days old
This aspect of Christian Mystery is talking about the mysterious power of Christian Liturgy (or our worship). In particular, the ritual of the Eucharist. What is this called?
Liturgical
Instead of confessing their sin to God, Adam and Eve did this when YHWH called to them in the Garden. What was it?
They hid, sewing fig leaves to cover themselves
These are the three Covenants given to the Jews. What are the covenants?
Abraham, Moses, David
This theological concept speaks of how God is beyond the grasp of the human mind, beyond perception, independent of the universe (creation), and without comparison or commonality.
transcendence or God is transcendent
Because of sin, YHWH provided this way of escape when breaking the Mosaic Covenant. What was it?
the Hermeneutical aspect of Christian Mystery speaks of this. what is it?
the scriptures and teachings given to those in covenant
what was the name of the tree YHWH told Adam not to eat from?
the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
In our lectures we talked about how God has given us two forms of Special Revelation. What are the two types of Special Revelation that reveal who God is for us?
The Bible, the written word of God
Christ, the living word of God
A savior to crush the head of the serpent by having his heal struck.
What are the three things YHWH promises to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob according to the Abrahamic Covenant?
Protection - I will be your God and you will be my people.
Land - The Promise Land
Children - A family numbering like the stars
Not an isolation of the mind where we meditate, but entering into a meditative life and community - where we support each other in knowing God and loving well. What aspect of Christian Mystery is this called?
Contemplative
Which Tree are Adam and Eve forbidden from eating after they sin against God? An angel keeps them from taking from this tree. What is it called?
the Tree of Life
This is the ultimate proof of God's love for you. There is no greater sign than this. What is it?
Christ's death on the cross