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Religion chapter 1

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actual Grace
- an impulse or "nudge" toward choosing good in particular moments
baptism
cleanses our soul of original sin and restores us to holiness
concupiscence
man's inclination to sin after the fall; distracts us from our true purpose
covenant
- an intimate and personal relationship with God
- God gives us grace to respond to this covenant with him in faith and love
- God created us to live in his family to enjoy "the glorious liberty of the children of God"
the church
established by Christ to continue his ministry until he comes again
Holy trinity
communion of persons in perfect unity
original holiness
the enjoyed close friendship with God and in his divine life
original justice
the inner harmony with themselves, each other, and all of creation
ruah
hebrew word for breath
also means "spirit" in Hebrew
protoevangelium
first gospel: is the first announcement of Jesus' coming, the first proclamation of the Good news of Salvation
the seven sacraments
The primary way Christ's grace is dispensed to us so we can respond in faith and grow in holiness
covenant: Noah and the Ark
the ark is a symbol of the church and the flood a symbol of Baptism, which cleanses our soul of Original sin and restores us to holiness
covenant: God calls Moses
God presented to Moses the ten commandments as the way of holiness for the Israelites
Kingdom of David
God established the Kingdom of David
- he promised that David's kingdom would last forever
Jesus would be the "Son of David"
The New and Everlasting Covenant
Christ's sacrifice made greater blessings before the fall. "Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more"
what does this beatitude mean Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
humble, humility is the realization that all your gifts and blessings come from the grace of God
what does this beatitude mean Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted
when we become humble and appreciative, we will grow in love and gratitude for Jesus
what does this beatitude mean blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land
a person who is meek is gentle and kind, and exhibits a docility of spirit, obedience
what does this beatitude mean blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied
a continuous desire of justice and moral perfection will lead one to a fulfillment of that desire- a transition and conversion to holiness
what does this beatitude mean Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
love, compassion, and forgiveness towards one's neighbor will bring peace in your relationship
blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God
To be pure of heart means to be free of all selfish intentions and self-seeking desires. selfless acts bring happiness to all
what does this beatitude mean blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
peacemakers not only live peaceful lives but also try to bring peace and friendship to others. They try to preserve peace between God and man
what does this beatitude mean blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Jesus said many times that those who follow Him will be persecuted
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