Theology U1 Test Cerjak

Divine

Related to or proceeding directly from God.

Theology

The study of God.

Faith

Trust and belief in God.

Apostolic Succession

Passing authority from the apostles to today's church leaders.

Natural Revelation

Knowing God through nature and reason.

Deposit of Faith

The heritage of faith contained in Scripture and Tradition.

Sacred Tradition

The living transmission of the Gospel message found in the Church's teachings.

Magisterium

The teaching authority of the Church which interprets and protects the Deposit of Faith.

Scripture

The written transmission of the Gospel message (the Bible).

Divine Revelation

God revealing Himself to humans.

Why did God create man to desire Him?

God desires a living relationship with us and gave us this desire for Him so that we may seek Him.

Who is St. Augustine? What is St. Augustine's famous quote?

St. Augustine was a famous early Christian theologian. His famous quote was 'Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.'

What are the two ways to learn about God through natural revelation?

Through nature (the world) and human reasoning (human person).

What does natural revelation tell us about God?

That He exists and is powerful.

What did Thomas Aquinas use to come up with the 5 proofs for the existence of God?

Logic and reason.

Basic understanding of each of Aquinas's 5 proofs

Motion: God started all movement. Cause: God is the first cause. Contingency: Everything depends on God. Degrees of Perfection: God is the most perfect being. Design: The universe's order shows God's design.

The basic premises and conclusion of the Kalam argument

Everything that begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. The universe has a cause.

What are the divine attributes of God which we can know from natural revelation?

God is eternal, all-powerful, and the cause of all things.

What keeps us from discovering beauty, truth, goodness, and love?

Sin and distractions.

What does Divine Revelation tell us about God?

God is loving and invites us into a loving relationship with Him.

Why does God reveal Himself in Divine Revelation?

God reveals who he is and how he wants to seek to have a loving relationship with us.

What is Salvation History a story of?

God saved His people.

Who is the fullness of revelation?

Jesus Christ.

How was Scripture passed down through the ages?

By word of mouth and writing.

What is the one source of Scripture and Tradition?

God's revelation.

Where are Sacred Tradition and Scripture found in the Church?

In the teachings and practices of the Church.

Does tradition change over time?

Yes, as people grow their traditions evolve.

What is faith a response to?

God's invitation to trust Him.

What is wrong with the phrase "blind faith"?

Faith involves reason and trust, not just belief without thinking. It helps us see clarity.

What is the relationship between faith and revelation?

Faith is trusting in what God reveals and revelation is addressed to you personally.

What does faith enable us to do?

To know and love God.

How does theology class compare to your science class?

Theology studies God, while science studies the physical world.

What does CCC 27 say? What does this line from the Catechism mean?

CCC 27 says we are made to seek God. Our hearts are restless without Him. This means that we all have a desire for God. Only through knowing Him can we find true peace. Revelation helps us understand this, and it shows that God seeks a relationship with us.

What is the role of the Magisterium in handing on the Deposit of Faith? Why is Apostolic Succession important to this task?

The Magisterium keeps the teachings of Jesus alive. Apostolic Succession ensures that these teachings are passed down from the apostles to today's bishops. With the Magisterium or Apostolic Succession, the truth could be understood. The Deposit of Faith includes God's revealed truth. The Magisterium protects and explains the Deposit of Faith.