Studied by 13 peoplesalvation history
The story of God’s saving plan for us
Covenants
sacred bonds that create a family
contracts
civil exchange of goods
the fall
adam and eve preferred themselves to God and sinning in pride and disobedience
concupiscence
a consequence of Original sin, an inclination to sin
grace
God’s life in us
What are at least two things that are unique to humans that elevates their dignity above the animals?
we have freewill and are made in the image/likeness of God.
What does God want from man? How do we know this? (3 things)
He wants us to have a relationship with each other and to love one another and him. We were made for relationships
Who is the Sabbath for?
For us to renew our relationship with God
What do we learn about the order and structure of creation?
God made the world with an order and plan- he is not chaos and confuion
How can we apply “what is first in intention is last in execution” to man and woman?
We are made last because we are important
What do covenants have to do with creation?
it’s a kinship bond which makes families. They are weaved throughout all of salvation History.
What task is man given?
take care of the land/animals, be fruitful and multiply
Is man like the animals?
no we have freewill and a conscience
Are man and woman equal?
yes
What is original solitude, how is it realized, and what does it show us?
when Adam is alone; this is how we know that mankind is made for relationship with others- because when man is alone he realizes that something is missing.
What does the story of the Fall tell us?
explains why human beings are not always happy and do not live forever
Where does sin come from?
free will of humans
Who does sin affect?
everybody
What was the sin of Adam and Eve?
pride and disobedience
Who did they(adam and eve) make themselves?
gods
What were the consequences of the Fall?
our relationship with God was damaged and we now have concupiscence
What did Satan tell them?
half truths
What enters the world as a result?
sin
What does shame indicate?
interior vision has been threatened
What are at least two ways we see God’s mercy in the Garden after the Fall?
cursed the snake
tells them what to expect
gives them new outfits
has them leave Garden so he can keep them from living in mortal sin forever.
Does God condemn Adam and Eve for their sin?
no
What three things were present at the Fall and at Redemption?
a tree, woman, and death
What is the Good News (Protoevangelium)?
Genesis 3:15: first time mentioning Jesus, Mary and the slavation
What does it(Protoevangelium) tell us?
tells us the good news of salvation, Christ will destroy Satan while Satan will only be able to strike at the heel of Jesus.
Who is this(Protoevangelium) about/who participates?
fortells of the eventual triumph of a woman and her offspring over the serpent.
Who is the New Covenant?
Jesus
How do we enter into the New Covenant?
the sacrament of baptism
What is the Church?
the family of God
What do the sacraments do for our relationship with God?
give us hope of salvation and eternal life. They bring us into God’s family on earth and help us to have a relationship with him
What happens at the Fall, how does God fix it, and how do we enter the New Covenant today?
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