theology

What is the first way God reveals Himself to us?

Creation

Psalm 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims His handiwork

Genesis 1:26

Let us make man in our image, after our likeness

Genesis 1:28

Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it

Romans 1:20

Since the creation of the world. . . God’s eternal power and divinity have become visible, recognized through the things He has made

In creation, what special role does man hold according to Genesis 1:26?

Man is made in God’s image and likeness

What command did God give humans in Genesis 1:28?

Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it

According to Romans 1:20, how has God’s eternal power and divinity been made visible?

Through the things He has made since the creation of the world.

Romans 5:12

sin entered the world, and with sin death

Which Eucharistic Prayer expresses God’s self-revelation through creation?

The Fourth Eucharistic Prayer

Name two attributes of God emphasized in the Fourth Eucharistic Prayer

Wisdom and love: It is a prayer for God that expresses love, wisdom and recognition of God’s self-revelation

What does the Fourth Eucharistic Prayer say God set man over?

The whole world, to serve God and rule over all creatures

For Filipinos, what are considered the “natural signs” of God?

The world and everything in it

What negative realities can we encounter in everyday life despite God’s creation?

Suffering, temptation, and evil

According to Romans 5:12, how did suffering and death enter the world?

Sin

How did God choose to reveal Himself?

He chose to reveal Himself in a second, more intimate way by entering into history of human race

Israelites

The chosen people of God, race of Abraham, whom he entered a special covenant with

Exodus 29:45

I will dwell in the midst of the Israelites and will be their God

How does God reveal Himself in Biblical signs?

In stages, Old Testament through biblical signs made up of deeds and words (Covenants)