Theo 10 - Chapter 6 Review Questions

What does it mean to say that Jesus descended into hell? (6.2)

This means that Jesus announced the saving Good News to those who had died prior to his coming and his Paschal Mystery.

The five essential elements of kergyma are: (6.2)

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. 4. Christ will come again, at which time the Messianic Age will reach its fulfillment. 5. Because all this is true, we should repent of our sins, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit.

What has Christ's Resurrection accomplished for us? (6.4)

4Cs Confirms (the Resurrection confirms all Christ's works and teaching) Completes (the Resurrection, following Christ's sacrifice on the cross accomplished our salvation.) Confers (the Resurrection gives new life, justifies us in God's grace, and adopts us into the divine family.) Creates (through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians participate in the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.)

List four benefits of receiving Christ in Holy Communion. (6.4)

Any combo of 4 of the following benefits: 1. A more intimate union with Christ. 2. The forgiveness of venial sin and strength against mortal sin. 3. Greater unity with other members of the Church. 4. Keener ability to recognize Christ in the poor whom we must serve. 5. A commitment to work for Christian unity.

How do the discrepancies in the resurrection narratives actually argue for their historical value? (6.3)

Discrepancies show that the gospel writers were not working together to make all the accounts agree with one another. The discrepancies reflect different witnesses and their recollections.

Where do Catholics meet the Risen Lord inthe Sunday liturgy? (6.3)

In the Gospel proclaimed and in the sharing of the Eucharist. (communion)

When do the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognize Jesus? (6.3)

In the breaking of the bread.

Describe two qualities of Jesus' resurrected body.(6.3)

Jesus body is both tangible and able to enter a room without passing through a door.

Why did Jesus' body not decay in the tomb? (6.2)

Jesus' body did not decay because both his body and soul were linked to his divine person.

Summarize the main points of the kerygma preached in the early church? (6.2)

Kerygma is a term meaning "proclamation, announcement, or preaching." It refers to the core teaching about Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Explain why Mark 16:8 may be the place where the Evangelist concluded his Gospel? (6.3)

Mark may have endd his Gospel at 16:8 in order to stress the astonishment at Jesus' Resurrection as well as to challenge his readers (including us) to step into the story and do what the frightened women could not do, namely, to spread the news that Jesus is risen.

List four similarities in all the Resurrection narratives: (6.3)

Of the following be prepared to have four: 1. The Resurrection took place on the first day of the week. 2. Women were the first at the tomb. 3. The tomb was empty. 4. Messengers sent the women to proclaim the Resurrection. 5. There were numerous post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus whose body, while glorified was a body of flesh and blood.

Cite evidence that Jesus' Resurrection is a historical event. (6.2)

Paradigm shift of apostles (wimpy to bold), empty tomb, no physical evidence of Jesus' body, number of his post Resurrection appearances.

What typical greeting did the Risen Lord give to his disciples when he appeared to them? (6.3)

Peace

According to the original ending (Jn 20:30-31) why did John write the Gospel? (6.3)

So that the reader might come to faith in Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and, therefore, have life.

What does the Ascension of Jesus remind us of? (6.5)

The Ascension reminds us that Heaven is our home.

Who is the model of faith in the Resurrection narratives in John's Gospel?(6.3)

The Beloved Disciple.

What does it mean to say that the Resurrection is also a transcendent event? (6.2)

The Resurrection is a transcendent event because it goes beyond (transcends) history and our understanding of time and space. No one actually witnessed the transformation of Jesus' body into a glorified body.

What is the significance of the empty tomb? (6.3)

The empty tomb is strong evidence that Jesus' dead body, which had been laid there and guarded by Jesus' foes, was no longer to be found.

What is the Assumption of Mary?

The taking up into heaven of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, body and soul, after her death.

Who are the first evangelists of the Resurrection in Luke's Gospel? (6.3)

The women: Mary Magdelene, Joanna, and Mary, the mother of James.

How were Peter and the Apostles changed on Pentecost?

These frightened followers were inspired to become bold witnesses of the Good News and understood more clearly the full significance of the Resurrection.

What does it meant to say that Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father?

This means that Jesus glorifies the Father as the incarnate Son, and constantly intercedes with the Father on our behalf.

How can we meet Christ in each of the sacraments? (6.4)

We meet Christ in the sacraments in the following ways: in Baptism, as he forms us into his Church; in Confirmation, by strengthening us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit; in Penance with the Lord's forgiveness; in the Anointing of the Sick with the Lord's healing; in Holy Orders and Matrimony, with help in living lives of loving service; in the Eucharist with the Body and Blood of the Lord himself.