Chapter 4 | Jesus: The Son of the Living God

Gospels

the four books of the new testament — Matthew, Mark, luke, and john — which tell about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus

Messiah

Title based on a Hebrew word meaning “anointed one” given to the saving leader hoped for by the Jews.

the equivalent Greek term is christos 

Christians apply the title Christ to Jesus

Incarceration

the mystery of Jesus being both God and human. It literally means “in flesh”. The term refers to the belief that God took on flesh in Jesus in order to become united with people

grace

the gift of God’s unconditional and undeserved love present in every person’s life

Sin

A deliberate thought, word, or action that ignores God’s will or turns a person away from God

Annunciation

The angel Gabriel’s announcement to mary that she would be the mother of a son named Jesus

Date: (March 25)

Immaculate inconception

The catholic teaching that the Blessed Virgin Mary was free from sin from the first moment of her conception. 

Date: (December 8)

Kingdom of God

A realm Jesus proclaimed, characterized by love, in which God’s will for all creation is brought about and justice reigns.

Abba

A word meaning “My father” which Jesus sometimes used to address God the Father

Lord’s Prayer

Another name for the Our Father, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples

Parable

A short story used to communicate religious messages, based on everyday events and often with surprising endings. 

Jesus used parables frequently to teach about the Kingdom of God.