theology chap 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Incarnation | The teaching that God became flesh through the birth of Jesus. |
| Annuciation | When the angel Gabriel told Mary that God wanted her to be the Mother of Jesus. |
| Jesus | A word that means "YHWH is Salvation of Savior." |
| Nativity | The birth of Jesus. |
| Docetism | A heresy that taught Jesus only seemed human, that Jesus was a ghost. |
| Resurrection | The rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day after his death on the cross. |
| Mystery | A truth about God that is beyond human understanding. |
| Epiphany | The celebration on the manisfestation of God in human form. |
| Presentation in the Temple | In accordance with Jewish law Mary and Joseph presented the infant Jesus to the Temple 40 days after birth, this first born of Mary and Joseph belonged to God. |
| Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven | Beginning of God's new reign on earth that brought forgiveness of sins, started by Jesus |
| Paradox | Statement that seems contradictory but actually centains hidden truth (ex. "The first shall be last") |
| Blasphemy | Any thought, word or act that expresses hate for God or holy things disrespect for God or sacred truths. |
| Transfiguration | Event on the mountain with Peter, James and John when Jesus' face shown like the sun and his clothes became white as light, Moses and Elijah appeared revealed divine glory of Jesus |
| Paschal Mystery | The Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ |
| Deposit of Faith | Church tradition and Sacred Scripture |
| Four Kinds of Miracles | Physical healing, exorcism, natural miracles, raising people from the dead. |
| Baptism of Jesus | The beginning of Jesus' public ministry. |
| The "hidden life" of Jesus | The childhood and youth of Jesus about which little is known. |
| Seven Sacraments | How the Risen Jesus remains with us. |
| "real Jesus" | The resurrected Jesus. |
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