Pre-Existence
This concept refers to Jesus' existence before his human birth
what is Pre-Existence?
This event marks the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary
what is The Annunciation?
(Mary's fiat, the beginning of the Incarnation)
Jesus is often referred to as this, meaning "anointed one"?
what is Messiah?
This biblical book contains prophecies about Jesus' pre-existence
Jesus was born in this city, fulfilling Prophecy
what is Bethlehem?
(a call back to the Book of Ruth--Bethlehem is the hometown of King David's family line)
This event marks the birth of Jesus & is present in a specific Gospel
what is the Nativity & what is Luke (or Matthew)
(emphasizes that Jesus was born in time, in history, with a family)
The definition of this office is "rules in justice"
what is King?
The doctrine of Christ's pre-existence is rooted in this concept
what is the Incarnation?
This event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry
what is the Baptism?
(John the Baptist prepared the way!)
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in this river
what is the Jordan?
(Why was Jesus baptized?)
Christ's threefold office includes this role as mediator
what is Prophet?
(speaks God's word to humanity!)
This biblical concept describes Jesus' role in reconciling humanity to God
what is Redemption?
This title highlights Jesus' divine nature and pre-existence
what is the Son of God?
Jesus taught about God's kingdom in this famous sermon
what is the Sermon on the Mount?
(The Beatitudes, the concept of salt & light, & fulfillment of the Law! Echoes back to Old Testament)
Christ's priestly role involves this key aspect
what is Sacrifice?
This biblical concept refers to Jesus' role as the mediator between God and humanity
what is Intercession?
(Jesus is the New Adam!)
This biblical passage describes Jesus as being with God in the beginning
what is John 1:1?
This event led to Jesus' death on the cross, after being tried & condemned
what is the Trial/Crucifixion?
This title refers to how Christ was offered for the sins of the world
what is Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)?
This doctrine describes Jesus' dual nature as fully human & fully divine
what is Hypostatic Union?