Theology chapters 5 and 6 final

What story do Jesus' foes circulate about the existence of the empty tomb.

They don't believe that he actually died and was buried.

In Jesus' appearance on the road to Emmaus, at what did the disciples finally recognize him?

They recognized him when he breaks the bread.

What is the Good News of Jesus' Resurrection?

Death is not our final chapter.

Describe two qualities of Jesus' resurrected body.

He could eat. He was tangible.

What typical greeting did the Risen Lord give to his disciples when he appeared to them?

"Peace be with you".

According to the CCC, what are the graces or effects of receiving Holy Communion?

- A more intimate union with Christ - Separation from sin. - Unity with members of the Church. - A better ability to see Christ in the poor. - A commitment to work for the unity among Christians.

Summarize the five similarities in the Gospel accounts.

- Resurrection took place Sunday morning. - Women were present at the tomb - The empty tomb was important. - There were messengers (Angels). - Jesus appeared to his disciples.

What four points does the author make about the meaning and saving significance of Christ's Resurrection?

- The Resurrection confirms all of Christ's work and teaching . - The Resurrection accomplished our salvation. - The Resurrection gives us new life, justifies us in Grace. - Through the Holy Spirit Christians participate in Life, Death, and Resurrection.

In what four ways is the Lord present to us at Mass?

- the scripture - the assembled church - the priest - the consecrated bread and wine

Summarize the main points of the kerygma preached in the early church.

1. God's promises foretold by the prophets have now been fulfilled through Jesus Christ. 2. God has exalted his Son, Jesus Christ, at his right hand. 3. The Holy Spirit is present in the Church and is the sign of Christ's present power and glory.

What does "being seated at the right hand" mean?

A Jewish expression that meant he was equal to God.

Christ is _____________, in a most special way, in the ___________________________. In it, Christ associates his _____________________ and all her members with sacrifice of __________________ and thanksgiving. The Eucharist contains our _________________________ who is Christ himself.

Alive, Eucharist, Church, praise, Paschal Sacrifice.

Jesus commissions the __________________ to go out to all the nations of the _________________, not just the ____________, to make them disciples. They are to ____________________ the Gospel, ____________________ Jesus' commandments, and ___________________ in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the _______________________.

Apostles, world, Jews, preach, baptize, Holy Spirit.

When we receive the Lord under the forms of _______________________________ we become Christ for __________________________________________ and , in a special way, the ______________________ in our midst. The word Eucharist means "__________________________" because we give thanks to God for the ________________________ of his Son.

Bread and wine, one another, least, thanksgiving, gift.

Through the Resurrection we become _______________________________ to Jesus Christ. The Resurrection allows Jesus to _____________________________. By ________________________ Jesus into our lives he promises that ___________________________ with him to eternal life in ____________________.

Brothers and sisters, live in us, accepting, he will rise, Heaven.

True or false? Only Matthew's Gospel tells us why the Pharisees and chief priests posted guards at Jesus' tomb out of fear that Jesus would rise from the dead.

False, They did it out of fear that his body would be stolen.

True or false? In Matthew's Gospel both the mountain and Jerusalem are important places where Jesus revealed himself to his disciples.

False, both the mountain and Galilee.

True or false? It is men, not women who became the first evangelizers by telling what they learned at the tomb.

False, it is women, not men.

True or false? The disciple of Jesus were expecting his Resurrection.

False, they were not expecting it.

Jesus' ______________________ body had certain qualities that ______________________ ordinary life: his glorified body was ____________________ and eternal; he possessed _______________________ qualities; and he could appear wherever and whenever he wished.

Glorified, transcend, immortal, supernatural

Why did Jesus' body not decay in the tomb?

His human soul and body were still linked.

What is the significance of the empty tomb?

It is a sign of proof of the Resurrection. - No body was found - The tomb was guarded.

Like Thomas, what must every Christian proclaim?

Jesus is Lord. Jesus is God.

What is one meaning of the exchange between Jesus and Peter?

Jesus will accept whatever level of love and commitment Peter (and we) can give.

The Resurrection proves _________________________ to be God's Son and fulfills the Old Testament ______________________ and those Jesus himself made during his ______________ life. It shows that Jesus is _________________________ per sin, has opened ____________________________, and has won our Redemption.

Jesus' claims, promises, earthly, victorious, Heaven's gates.

The Gospel writers made no attempt to __________________________________ in their accounts. These stories were handed down originally through ________________________________ and this argues very strongly that there were valid, ________________________________ behind the various accounts.

Mask the differences, oral tradition, true experiences.

When we_________________ in Christ's Paschal Mystery, we die to sin's ______________________________ us, and the influence of ______________. Jesus' Death and Resurrection have ____________________________which means our souls will survive physical death and our bodies will rise again at the ___________________________________.

Participate, power over, Satan, defeated sin, Last Judgement.

Jesus' disciples were sometimes slow to ___________________________ him because they were _____________________________ the Lord to come back to life. Also, Jesus appeared in his _________________________, one recognizable to the disciples yet shown with the ________________ of God's life.

Recognize, not expecting, glorified body, glory.

Explain the meaning of the phrase Paschal Mystery.

Refers to the Death and Resurrection. Mystery in the sense that salvation is advisable sign of an invisible action. Paschal refers to the Passover, passing death in to new life.

The _______________________ is a transcendent event. No one actually saw how Jesus' ________________________________ transformed into a risen or _____________________ body. Jesus' body could be seen and ___________________________ by others and he could even share a __________________ with his disciples.

Resurrection, earthly body, glorified, touched, meal.

The ______________________ of Jeus is the fundamental ___________ of our faith. It forms the heart of the ______________________ -- the essential _______________ of our faith. If Jesus has not been raised from the __________, then our faith itself is dead.

Resurrection, fact, kerygma, dead.

What does the Ascension of Jesus remind us of?

That our rightful home is Heaven.

Who is a model of faith in the Resurrection narratives in John's Gospel?

The beloved disciple (John).

Define Kerygma.

The core teaching about Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord.

What does it mean to say that Jesus "descended into hell?"

The dead Christ went to the abode of the dead and proclaimed the Good News of Salvation to the just who were awaiting the Redeemer. He was bringing the Good News to the people.

Cite evidence that Jesus' Resurrection is a historical event.

The empty tomb- no one ever found his body Some of his disciples were skeptical about the Resurrection People actually saw Jesus.

The empty tomb is one of the signs that Jesus rose from the dead. Explain.

The tomb was guarded so it would have been unlikely to be stolen. His body was never found.

How do the discrepancies in the Resurrection narratives actually argue for their historical value?

They argue to that fact that this is not a conspiracy.

The Lord invites __________________ to put his fingers in his __________________ so that he will ______________________. Thomas cries out in a great act of faith, "___________________________________________________!" Jesus says, "Blessed are those who have ________________________ and have believed."

Thomas, wounds, My Lord and my God, not seen

How can we meet Christ in each of the sacraments?

Through the Holy Spirit at Baptism, and Confirmation, and Receiving the Eucharist.

True or false? All the Gospels agree that Mary Magdalene went to the tomb, but only in John's Gospel does she report the empty tomb to Peter and "the other disciple whom Jesus loved."

True

True or false? Mark 16:9-20 is accepted as part of the canon and was defined as such at the Council of Trent.

True

True or false? The Resurrection of Jesus was a real historical event that totally changed the frightened disciples into zealous preachers of the Gospel.

True

True of False? The Risen Lord appeared to many of his disciples and to more than 500 people at one place.

True.

True or false? Jesus promises that he will remain with the Church until the final coming of God's Kingdom at the end of time.

True.

True or false? The Risen Lord lives in his Body, the Church and we can find Jesus in our brothers and sisters in Christ.

True.

True or false?It seems that even the friends of Jesus have some difficulty recognizing the risen Jesus.

True.

Jesus tells the Apostles that they were _______________ to all that he had done and that their task has only begun because he and the _______________________ are going to send the Holy Spirit to ________________ them to go forth to the ends of the _________________________to proclaim the __________________.

Witnesses, Father, empower, world, Gospel.

Peter's threefold "________________" to Jesus reverses his _________________ in the courtyard. The Lord establishes Peter as the __________________ of the Church by telling him to ___________________________. Peter is the ________________ who is to guide the _______________________, to be its leader , and to ________________ others in love.

Yes, betrayal, leader, feed the sheep, pastor, Church, serve.