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Christianity

Riley Mills Religions 10th grade English 63 cards

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  1. 1Apostlechosen twelve by Jesus
  2. 2Incarnationgod becoming man
  3. 3Apostles Creedstatement of beliefs of all Christians
  4. 4EucharistThe body of Christ for Catholics
  5. 5TrinityFather, Son and Holy Spirit
  6. 6Parablestory that teaches a moral lesson
  7. 7Hereticsomeone who speaks against the teachings of the Church
  8. 8Transubstantiationwhen the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ
  9. 9Gentilenon-Jew
  10. 10Seditionrebellion against the government
  11. 11Epistleletter to the faith community
  12. 12PopeHead of the Catholic Church
  13. 13Martyrssomeone who has died for their faith
  14. 14Disciplesfollowers of Jesus
  15. 15SanhedrinJewish court of Law
  16. 16Pentecostfifty days after Christ resurrected. The holy spirit descended on the apostles and it is known as the birthday of the Church.
  17. 17Petrine Doctrinedeclared Peter as the first pope
  18. 18Edict of Milanstopped the persecution of all Christians
  19. 19Purgatorycleansing place you go to after you die to prepare you for heaven (waiting room)
  20. 20immaculate conceptionMary being born without original sin
  21. 21virgin birthMary conceiving through the Holy Spirit
  22. 22EncyclicalsLetters written by the Pope
  23. 23Tithemeans 10%, money given to the Church
  24. 24Simonythe buying of a religious office
  25. 25Indulgencemoney paid to the Church to reduce time in purgatory
  26. 26Unam Sanctampapal bull that states the Pope is over all kings and rulers
  27. 27GraceGod’s presence freely given
  28. 28original sinfirst sin by Adam and Eve eating the apple
  29. 29Venerateto honor and respect
  30. 30Worshipto honor as a divine being
  31. 31Define Christianity’s core doctrinesOne core doctrine is the Incarnation, which asserts that Christ is both fully divine and fully human. A second core doctrine is the Trinity, which holds that God consists of three persons - God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit - who are at the same time one God. To be Christian is to believe in such doctrines as the Incarnation and the Trinity, which are central elements of the Christian creed.
  32. 32What are the primary sources of information about the life of Jesus?The primary sources about the life of Jesus are in The New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
  33. 33Briefly describe the different varieties of Judaism at the time of Jesus, including their responses to Roman rule.During Jesus's life, there were four different kinds of Judaism, the conservative Sadducees who remained friendly to the Roman rulers, The Essenes who fled from the troubles from the Roman Rule, leading lives of discipline and purity in desert communities. There are the Pharisees, who were moderate to the Roman Rule, obeying traditional commandments of Judaism and developing the oral Torah. Finally, there are the Zealots, who believed the only way to achieve Jewish independence from the Romans was through armed rebellion.
  34. 34To what was Jesus likely referring to when he spoke of the Kingdom of God?When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God, he referred to God's intervention in history to right the wrongs of the world. The present age of injustice was rapidly coming to an end, and a new age was beginning, one in which God's Reign would prevail. Jesus' actions and teachings were directly linked to the coming of God's Reign.
  35. 35What is Jesus’ radical commandment of love?Jesus' radical commandment of love is that love requires more than the rules; it depends on the transformation of the individual. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
  36. 36Why was Jesus crucified? Who ordered his execution?Jesus was crucified by the order of the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate, he did this because his teachings and ministry attracted crowds and his teachings regarding a new "kingdom". These issues were seen as a problem with the authorities.
  37. 37What does the term gospel mean?Gospel means the Christian message, and it means the "good news" in Greek. It typically refers to the saving power of the life, crucifixion, and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  38. 38What is the doctrine of the Incarnation?The doctrine of Incarnation identifies Christ as the word, who from the beginning was with God, and was God, active creation of the world. In the person of Jesus, "the word became flesh and lived among us." And because of this salvation of humanity is possible. It was crucial that it be made clear that the Word actually became flesh, and that this union of the divine and human natures in Jesus was permanent, affecting humanity for all time.
  39. 39According to the first Epistle to the Corinthians, what is the Gospel message for Paul?In the First Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul refers to the Gospel or good news, that the power of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection were the sources for salvation. He believed salvation was the overcoming of sin and death. Paul thus believed that in his death, Jesus removed the consequences of humanity’s sinfulness, and in his resurrection, Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose on the third day. Christians were forgiven of their sins through Christ’s death, they could also attain eternal life.
  40. 40What does Paul say will happen at the Second Coming?He says it is the end of time, the dead will be raised, evil is condemned, and all people living and dead will be judged and the righteous will be saved.
  41. 41What does Paul emphasize about salvation?Paul emphasizes that salvation is not only the overcoming of death but the restoration of friendship with God, freeing people from the bonds of sin and inspiring a newfound peace and joy. This salvation comes through God’s grace - God’s presence freely given.
  42. 42What is the origin of the term creed?Creed is from the Latin word credo or "I believe", which begins the Latin version of the Apostle's Creed.
  43. 43What two creeds were formulated by the year 325?The Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed.
  44. 44What is the doctrine of the Trinity?The doctrine is the centerpiece of Christian belief and theology. That God is three people, God the Father, Christ the Son, and the holy spirit in one godhead. The doctrine states that the 3 persons of God are distinct from one another and yet of the same essence.
  45. 45What did Paul say the church is meant to be?The church is meant to be a unified body of people.
  46. 46What are heresies?Opinions or doctrines at variance with accepted doctrine.
  47. 47Why did early Christians settle on Sunday as their primary day of worship?Early Christians settled on Sunday as their primary day of worship to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection and to distinguish the Church from Judaism, which celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday.
  48. 48What were the central rituals of early Christian worship?The central rituals of early Christian worship were the Sacrament of the Eucharist and Baptism
  49. 49Why did Roman emperor worship bring Christians into conflict with the empire of Rome?Roman Emperor worship brought Christians into conflict with the empire of Rome because Christians were monotheistic and refused to participate in the worship of the emperor which made them seem unpatriotic and this led to their persecution by the Romans.
  50. 50What is the meaning of the Greek word catholic?The Greek word is Universal.
  51. 51What is ecumenism?The promotion of worldwide Christian Unity.
  52. 52Roman Setting before Jesus• Time of Pax Romana – (Roman peace) Time of peace with their enemies yet the poor were in vast numbers and unhappy
    • Excellent roads- made travel easier to various parts of the Empire
    • Common Language- Greek for the general populace (Latin for the scholars)
    • Old Roman Religions have lost their vitality and the people were searching for something to believe in. The Jews in Palestine were oppressed under Roman Rule
  53. 53What was the Sanhedrin• Comprised of Jews from two classes:
    • Sadducees- were rich and part of the aristocracy
    • Pharisees- lawyer-like and enforced the rules of the Jewish religion. Could punish at this time but not kill
    • Purpose: identify the Messiah and keep the Jewish laws enforced
  54. 54What was the appeal of Christianity?Appealed to the poor and lowly classes because he offered hope and an end to suffering and injustice
    • Used simple words and explained doctrine using parables
    • Stressed love of one’s fellow man and humility and service to others: violence stunned, condemnation of the self-righteous ways of the wealthy and some Jewish priests.
    • Life after death in Kingdom of God
  55. 55Why was Jesus a threat to the Romans?• He challenged the authority of the Sanhedrin by his knowledge of the laws (heart of the law not the letter of the law)
    • Had large groups of people follow him
    • Condemned the self-righteous ways of the wealthy (esp Pharisees and Sadducees)
    • Proclaimed as King of the Jews
    • Spoke of a Kingdom
  56. 56Jews vs ChristiansJews
    • existed for 2000 years
    • no one radical leader
    • Quiet, co-existence with Romans
    • Sanhedrin took care of religious matters yet final authority were Romans
    • Waiting for Messiah, needed to obey Torah and wait
    Christians
    • New “cult”
    • Charismatic leader
    • Huge crowds
    • Radical ideas
    • Refused to participate in state cults or other patriotic matters
    • Zealous converts- died for their faith
    • Spoke of a new kingdom
    • Jesus was a king
  57. 57What happened to Jesus?1. Sanhedrin tries several times to catch Jesus in a lie but fails. His growing appeal makes them feel their authority is threatened.
    2. They decide to put him on trial for blasphemy since he claimed to be the Son of God – they found him guilty and wanted him to die.
    3. They took Jesus before Pontius Pilot who had “jus gladi” – the law of the sword
  58. 58What did the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus of?1. Subverting the nation (no proof)
    2. Forbidding tribute money to Tiberius Caesar (lie)
    3. Claims of a Messiah (high treason)
    It is only on the last charge does Pilot find some justification to put Jesus on trial
  59. 59Events that led up to Crucifixion1. Pilot remembers Jesus is from Nazareth and has brought to Pontius Pilot
    2. Pilot transfers Jesus to Herod Antipas, who later returns him to Pilot because he didn’t want any more trouble
    3. Pilot has pressure from the Sanhedrin and accuses him of “sedition” (stirring up rebellion against the government) as he was the “King of the Jews”
    4. Jesus is whipped (no more than 41 times), mocked and crucified
  60. 60IXTHUSGreek word for fish
    Four Truths about Jesus
    ✕ Jesus- human
    ✕ Christ – anointed one
    ✕ Son of God – divine
    ✕ Savior – saves us from sin
  61. 61THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH• Mass celebrates union with Christ and one another
    • It is a combination of synagogue : prayer and instruction (Liturgy of the word) and temple: prayer and sacrifice (Liturgy of the Eucharist)
    • Other Catholic terms and beliefs
    • Seven sacraments (CHAMBER)
    • Virgin Mary
    • Immaculate Conception vs Virgin Birth
    • Communion of Saints
    • Venerate versus worship
    • Purgatory
    • transubstantiation
    • Hierarchy of the Church
  62. 62Seven sacramentsCHAMBER
    Confirmation, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Baptism, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.
  63. 63ROLE OF THE CHURCH• Most important agency in assisting the fusion between the German and Roman culture
    • Fostered learning and cushioned the shock of the impact between Germans and Romans (Germans were less warlike supported law and order)
    • When the Roman government collapsed the Church assumed many of its secular responsibilities ex. Pope Leo I and Attila the Hun
    • Political power increase: ordered police, regulated markets, coined money, maintained civil and criminal courts, commanded a militia
    • Church missionary activity spread civilization Ex. Bible translated into Gothic (German) ✕ St. Patrick
    • Monasteries: furthered the infusion of cultures and preserved learning
    • Monks were agricultural pioneers; turning swamps into farming land
    • Responsible for the preservation of learning, few schools
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10th grade Religions Flashcards on Christianity, created by Riley Mills on 23/04/2023.
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