The Nature of God
According to the doctrine of the Trinity, whom is Christ praying to when he is shown praying to God?
to the Father, because the Son is not the Father.
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
What does it mean when we say "Jesus is the Federal or Covenant Head of the church"
It means he represents us to God - What happens to him, happens to us.
How does anyone get to heaven, according to the teachings of the church as a whole?
Salvation comes because Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
this is the definition of Everlasting Life according to Christ. what is it?
"knowing God and Jesus Christ whom God sent."
Being Christians, these are the three groups we are specifically told to love. What are they?
Loving God, Neighbor, and Enemies
This is the only Covenant in the Bible that God makes with the entire earth, sealed by a rainbow. 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. They are God's goodness and grace made incarnate to the Church. What are they?
the sacraments
What are the two goals of the Christian life?
Know God
Love God
Christians no longer circumcise to enter into Covenant with God. Instead, we practice this sacrament, which becomes our initiation into the church.
Baptism
This doctrine teaches that God the Son became a human, and took on a human nature to reveal God to the world. What is this doctrine called?
the Incarnation
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
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
These are the three Covenants given to the Jews. What are the covenants?
Abraham, Moses, David
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
Because of sin, Yahweh provided this way of escape when breaking the Mosaic Covenant, to repair it. What was it?
Sacrifice at the Temple
the Hermeneutical aspect of Christian Mystery speaks of this. what is it?
the scriptures and teachings given to those in covenant
If Jesus was a man who was accepted by God into heaven (at the Ascension), what hope does that give to you and me?
That we also will be accepted by God into heaven.
In our lectures we talked about how God has given us Special Revelation. What is the Special Revelation that shows us who God?
The Bible, the written word of God
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 of God or God is transcendent
What are the three things Yahweh promises to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob according to the Abrahamic Covenant?
Blessing and Love to Israel
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
God became like human beings, so that human beings may become like God.
What is this doctrine called?
Theosis
When Christians talked about secret/sacred teachings and secret/sacred rituals, what ritual were they talking about the most, and in particular?
the Ritual of the Eucharist