Religon Unit 2

 In what state were our first parents created? 

Original state of holiness and justice. 

What does the "original state of holiness" mean?

the perfect, uncorrupted condition of humanity before the Fall

What were the results of the Fall of Adam and Eve? 

This resulted in the loss of original holiness and justice, creating separation from God.

What does the flood foreshadow? 

Cleansing/purification and foreshadowing the Sacrament of Baptism.

What does the ark symbolize? 

represents the Church, as it is an instrument of salvation (i.e., all within the ark are saved, those outside the ark are destroyed)

In what sense does the Divine promise to Abraham affect all nations? 

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What is the "orientation" (or "direction") of the Book of Exodus?

communion with God through worship.

What results from the covenant at Mt. Sinai? 

God is formally adopting Israel in the Sinai covenant + Israel will be a kingdom of priests (a royal priesthood) and a holy nation.

What is the relationship between King David's kingdom and God's kingdom?

David's kingdom was therefore also God's kingdom; and the kingdom established by David is the closest Old Testament parallel to the New Testament church (foreshadows God’s Kingdom)

What does God promise King David? 

He would  found a dynasty for David, from which the Messiah would come;

He would be a Father to him; and

the Messiah would establish an everlasting and universal kingdom

How does the Song of Solomon relate to the Church? 

The Song of Solomon is a collection of love songs or poems, which describes the love, joy and longing of King Solomon (the bridegroom) for his bride, but it has long been interpreted allegorically to refer to the love between:

• YHWH and the people of Israel;

• Christ the Bridegroom and the Church as His Bride

• God and the soul.

Why did God create the world?

God created the world for the sake of communion with His Divine life, and this "convocation" (literally, a "calling together") is the Church, the end goal of all things. (for the church)

How is the call of the disciples related to the definition of "the Church?" 

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 How is the "Sermon on the Mount" related to the covenant at Mt. Sinai?

Proclaiming a 'New Law' on the 'New Sinai' (Sermon on the Mount) + Fulfilling and reinterpreting the Old Covenant.

What gives "birth" to the Church? 

Holy Spirit

What is the effect of the New Covenant established by Christ in His Blood? 

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Who provided the Church with her hierarchical structure?

Jesus/Christ