Incarnation

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what is the doctrine of Incarnation
a belief held by all Catholics, it states that God took on human flesh in Jesus, from the Latin meaning 'putting on flesh, is a sing of God's love for humanity, bring eternal salvation
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what does Incarnation tell us
that Jesus is fully human and fully divine - jesus is the meeting point between God and Humans
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What examples show that Jesus is fully human
he felt compassion (luke 7:11-17), he felt fear (marrk 14:32-43)
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What examples show that Jesus was fully God
could forgive sins, heal the sick, resurrect the dead
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What is a quote that shows that Jesus was fully divine
'are you the son of the blessed one? Jesus said i am; and you will see the son of man seated at the tight hand of the power (mark 14:61-62)
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what heresies developed about Incarnation and how many were there
The heresy of Docetism and The heresy of Adoptionism
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What was the heresy of Docetism
rejected Jesus' humanity - it said that Jesus only appeared human, humans could not cope with God and all his glory Jesus only appeared to suffer
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What does the Nicene Creed say to combat the heresy of Docetisim
Jesus was incarnate and made man...'he suffered'
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what was the heresy of Adoptionism
rejected Jesus' Divinity - it said that Jesus was a human 'adopted to become God's beloved Don God gave Jesus authority and power, Jesus was closer to God than others
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What does the Nicene Creed say to combat the heresy of Adoptionism
'consubstantial with the father...true God from true God'
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What does St Ireneaus say against heresies
Jesus is Eternal, Jesus brings Gods grace, Jesus reveals to humans what God is like
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What are the similarities between Luke and Matthews account of the Annunciation
both say Jesus' birth was announced by an Angel, Jesus was born to a Virgin named Mary, Jesus was conceived by the Holy spirit, the baby was to be named to Jesus, Mary and Joseph must 'consent' to God's plan
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What are the differences between Luke and Matthews account of the Annunciation
Matthew writes for Jews; Tells Joseph's side of the story, refers to Jewish prophecy, Jesus is 'Emmanuel' - 'God is with us' Luke writes for a non-jewish audiences, Tells from Mary side, calls Jesus son of the most high, Jesus is the Eternal son
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Analysis of Johns account of the Annunciation
'in the beginning' - parallels the creation in Genesis 1, Jesus is 'the word', Jesus is an eternal being, Jesus and God are distinct but co-exist, Jesus is Gods word
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what the Word Icthus stand for
the word means in Greek, Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour
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what does the word Chi-rho and the symbol
Christ is translation for the word 'Messiah' - who was a person to be sent by God to save the world, sent by God to save humanity - the cross reminds us of the crucifixion
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what does the Alpha and Omega show
the first and the last letters of the Greek alphabet: is a symbol of eternity, is there at the beginning and the end
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what does the Crucifix
reminder of Jesus' sacrificial death for forgiveness, sing of God's love for humanity, blood and water represent the Eucharist and baptism - central in the church and reminds us of the incarnation
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what does the sacred heart show
wounds and nails as a reminder of the crucifixion - physical heart wih a crown of thorns - another reminder of Jesus' crucifixion and death, fire shows God's love and an expression of love and peace
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reasons against Christian art
it breaks the second commandment - idol, God is ifinite cannot portray him in limited ways
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Reasons for Christian art
images are used for inspiration to worship, the incarnation say God took on human flesh and qualities
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what is Grace
it is God's free gift of unconditional love is is 'free and undeserved'
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examples of Grace of God
Creation was an act of Generous love his goodness is visible in creation, Jesus' death/resurrection bring the gift of redemption
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what is the sacramental nature of reality
the idea that ordinary things can be signs of God's Grace, bread and wine
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what quote is and example the sacramental nature of reality
'outward signs of invisible grace' (St Augustine)
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what are the beatitudes
a lost of 'blessing' to challenge and inspire -Christians should aim to be meek, merciful and pure in heart
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what is the parable of the sheep and the goat and what does it teach us
Jesus describes the day of Judgment and will separate people into hell and heaven like a shepherd will separate sheep from goats
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the parable of the sheep and goat quotes
Jesus said you must feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked
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quote from the parable of the sheep and the goat
'truly i tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me' (matthew 25:verse 40
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what does the catholic church say about abortion
they say that abortion can not be morally justified, they believe in imago dei ( in his image-God), so all human like is sacred, human life must be treated with respects and dignity, life starts at conception
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campaigns against abortion
SPUC -campaign to limit abortion
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