Jesus and the Gospels

Flashcards about Jesus and the Gospels

According to the Gospels and Christian belief, what is significant about Jesus?

The Gospels contain statements that suggest Jesus is God in human form and Christians believe that Jesus had a unique authority from God.

What term in the Nicene Creed expresses Jesus' unique authority from God?

The 'Son of God'.

In the Gospels, what story illustrates that Jesus spoke and acted with authority from God?

A centurion's servant was healed.

What does the story of the healing of the centurion's servant demonstrate about Jesus' power?

Jesus can control disease and exercise authority at a distance.

In the Old Testament, what example is given of someone calling upon God's power to heal?

The prophet Elijah calling upon God's power to resurrect the dead son of a widow.

What statement does Matthew attribute to Jesus after his resurrection regarding authority?

'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.' (Matthew 28:18)

What is the mainstream Churches' concept of the Trinity?

There is only one God who is indivisible, but the oneness of God is understood in three 'persons'.

According to most Christians, how is God understood in three 'persons'?

God is understood in three roles: the Father, the Holy Spirit, and God the Son.

In the concept of the Trinity, what role does 'the Father' represent?

God as creator and sustainer of all that exists.

In the concept of the Trinity, what role does the 'Holy Spirit' represent?

God as the source and force of life in creation and as an ongoing presence in the world.

In the concept of the Trinity, what role does 'God the Son' or Jesus represent?

God incarnate (made flesh), as the man Jesus in human form.

What are two titles used of Jesus in the Gospels?

Son of God and Son of Man.