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Christian Denomination research:
Choose one of the Christian Denominations below and in groups of 3-4 answer the following questions:
[Anglican, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant]
1. What are the origins of this denomination?
2. What sacraments do they celebrate?
3. What type of clerical hierarchy do they have?
4. Locate a quote from a cleric in this denomination and examine how it reveals the nature of this denomination.
5. Email response to teacher
[Anglican, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant]
1. What are the origins of this denomination?
2. What sacraments do they celebrate?
3. What type of clerical hierarchy do they have?
4. Locate a quote from a cleric in this denomination and examine how it reveals the nature of this denomination.
5. Email response to teacher
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the ten commandments
Veratis Splendor on the Ten Commandments
The commandments of which Jesus reminds the young man are meant to safeguard the good of the person, the image of God, by protecting his goods. "You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness" are moral rules formulated in terms of prohibitions. These negative precepts express with particular force the ever urgent need to protect human life, the communion of persons in marriage, private property, truthfulness and people's good name.
The commandments thus represent the basic condition for love of neighbour; at the same time they are the proof of that love. They are the first necessary step on the journey towards freedom,its starting-point. "The beginning of freedom", Saint Augustine writes, "is to be free from crimes... such as murder, adultery, fornication, theft, fraud, sacrilege and so forth. When once one is without these crimes (and every Christian should be without them), one begins to lift up one's head towards freedom. But this is only the beginning of freedom, not perfect freedom...".
The commandments of which Jesus reminds the young man are meant to safeguard the good of the person, the image of God, by protecting his goods. "You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness" are moral rules formulated in terms of prohibitions. These negative precepts express with particular force the ever urgent need to protect human life, the communion of persons in marriage, private property, truthfulness and people's good name.
The commandments thus represent the basic condition for love of neighbour; at the same time they are the proof of that love. They are the first necessary step on the journey towards freedom,its starting-point. "The beginning of freedom", Saint Augustine writes, "is to be free from crimes... such as murder, adultery, fornication, theft, fraud, sacrilege and so forth. When once one is without these crimes (and every Christian should be without them), one begins to lift up one's head towards freedom. But this is only the beginning of freedom, not perfect freedom...".
The beatitudes
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explain how the beatitudes allow us to address issues such as refugees and asylum seekers.
KNOW NEED TO KNOW
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the golden rule
by Wayne Blank (http://www.keyway.ca/htm2001/20010313.htm)
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," known to some as the "golden rule," is one of the most well-known principles ofChristian Living:
"So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the Law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12 RSV)"And behold, one came up to Him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And He said to him, "Why do you ask Me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the Commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbour as yourself." (Matthew 19:16-19 RSV) (see The Ten Commandments Now?)
"Love Your Neighbour As Yourself"
"The Commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this sentence, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the Law." (Romans 13:9-10 RSV) (see The Ten Commandments)"Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends; as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away." (1 Corinthians 13:4-10 RSV)
As We Do Unto Others, God Will Do Unto Us
In terms of each individual's personal salvation, there's another extremely important aspect of the "golden rule" - as we treat others, so God will treat us.
"Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back." (Luke 6:36-38 RSV)"Therefore you have no excuse, O man, whoever you are, when you judge another; for in passing judgment upon him you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who do such things. Do you suppose, O man, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do them yourself, you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you presume upon the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? But by your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed." (Romans 2:1-5 RSV)
Fact Finder: Of faith, hope and love, which is the greatest?
1 Corinthians 13:13
* how do the ten commandments, the beatitudes and the golden rule influence the lives of christian adherents?
Writing Activities:
You are required to complete the following research using the links below
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374c.htm
This link will take you to the Catholic Encyclopedia where you will answer the following research questions.
**Origin of the Name of Jesus**In this article, we shall consider the two words -- "Jesus" and "Christ" -- which compose the Sacred Name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374x.htm
Questions
1. Explain the origin of the name (a) Jesus and (b) Christ.
2. Use the scripture quotes in the reading (a) find 5 Scripture passages and write out the whole quote (b) Who was Josephus?
3. Give the Latin name for (a) Jesus and (b) Christ
4. How did the title 'Christian' develop?
**The Holy Name of Jesus**We give honour to the Name of Jesus, because it reminds us of all the blessings we receive through our Holy Redeemer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07421a.htm
Questions
1. Use this reading to outline why the name of Jesus is holy.
2. What role have the various Popes (Urban IV, John XXIII, Clement XIII and Benedict XIII) played in ensuring the name of Jesus is holy.
3. Why is IHS significant for Christians?
**Early Historical Documents Concerning Jesus Christ**In this article, we discuss the ancient historical documents -- pagan, Jewish, and Christian -- referring to Christ's life and work.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08375a.htm
Questions
1. Outline what pagan sources say about Jesus?
2. Outline what Tacitius has to say about Jesus?
3. Describe what Pliny the Younger says about Jesus?
4. Describe Josephus' understanding of Jesus.
5. Outline what Christian sources say about Jesus?
**Chronology of the Life of Christ**In this article, we shall endeavour to establish the absolute and relative chronology of our Lord's life
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08377a.htm
Questions
1. Construct a Time line of the Chronology of the life of Jesus. Ensure that you attribute a scripture passage to each point on the time line.
**The Character of Jesus Christ**Here we consider the character of Jesus as manifested first in His relation to men, then in His relation to God.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08382a.htm
Questions
1. From the section 'Divinity of Jesus' what is your understanding of the Divinity of Jesus?
**The Mystery of the Incarnation**The Incarnation is the mystery and dogma of the Word made Flesh.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07706b.htm
Questions
1. Outline the Nature of the Incarnation as described in Section II
2. Outline the effects of the incarnation on Christ Himself (Section III)
3. Define The Incarnation.
**The Resurrection of Jesus Christ**Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life. In this article, we shall treat of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, including its characteristics and importance
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12789a.htm
Questions
1. Construct a Table of Facts about the Resurrection of Jesus.
2. List 5 Scripture passages that support the Resurrection of Jesus.
3. Choose ONE opposing THEORY and outline the central ideas of this theory.
**Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus**Devotion to the Sacred Heart is but a special form of devotion to Jesus
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07163a.htm
Questions
1. Explain the concept of devotion in relation to Christianity.
2. Outline the historical ideas on the development of devotion.
You are required to complete the following research using the links below
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374c.htm
This link will take you to the Catholic Encyclopedia where you will answer the following research questions.
**Origin of the Name of Jesus**In this article, we shall consider the two words -- "Jesus" and "Christ" -- which compose the Sacred Name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08374x.htm
Questions
1. Explain the origin of the name (a) Jesus and (b) Christ.
2. Use the scripture quotes in the reading (a) find 5 Scripture passages and write out the whole quote (b) Who was Josephus?
3. Give the Latin name for (a) Jesus and (b) Christ
4. How did the title 'Christian' develop?
**The Holy Name of Jesus**We give honour to the Name of Jesus, because it reminds us of all the blessings we receive through our Holy Redeemer.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07421a.htm
Questions
1. Use this reading to outline why the name of Jesus is holy.
2. What role have the various Popes (Urban IV, John XXIII, Clement XIII and Benedict XIII) played in ensuring the name of Jesus is holy.
3. Why is IHS significant for Christians?
**Early Historical Documents Concerning Jesus Christ**In this article, we discuss the ancient historical documents -- pagan, Jewish, and Christian -- referring to Christ's life and work.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08375a.htm
Questions
1. Outline what pagan sources say about Jesus?
2. Outline what Tacitius has to say about Jesus?
3. Describe what Pliny the Younger says about Jesus?
4. Describe Josephus' understanding of Jesus.
5. Outline what Christian sources say about Jesus?
**Chronology of the Life of Christ**In this article, we shall endeavour to establish the absolute and relative chronology of our Lord's life
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08377a.htm
Questions
1. Construct a Time line of the Chronology of the life of Jesus. Ensure that you attribute a scripture passage to each point on the time line.
**The Character of Jesus Christ**Here we consider the character of Jesus as manifested first in His relation to men, then in His relation to God.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08382a.htm
Questions
1. From the section 'Divinity of Jesus' what is your understanding of the Divinity of Jesus?
**The Mystery of the Incarnation**The Incarnation is the mystery and dogma of the Word made Flesh.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07706b.htm
Questions
1. Outline the Nature of the Incarnation as described in Section II
2. Outline the effects of the incarnation on Christ Himself (Section III)
3. Define The Incarnation.
**The Resurrection of Jesus Christ**Resurrection is the rising again from the dead, the resumption of life. In this article, we shall treat of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, including its characteristics and importance
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12789a.htm
Questions
1. Construct a Table of Facts about the Resurrection of Jesus.
2. List 5 Scripture passages that support the Resurrection of Jesus.
3. Choose ONE opposing THEORY and outline the central ideas of this theory.
**Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus**Devotion to the Sacred Heart is but a special form of devotion to Jesus
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07163a.htm
Questions
1. Explain the concept of devotion in relation to Christianity.
2. Outline the historical ideas on the development of devotion.
jesus' death & resurrection
Jesus sees himself as carrying out a role described by the prophet Isaiah.
· Read Isaiah Chapter 53 – The suffering Servant.
· How does this link with Jesus’ death and Resurrection?
· Compare Isaiah 53: 5-9 with Matthew 27:11-13, 26-31, 41-43, 57-60
· Compare Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-12 with Romans 5:6-9, 18-19; I Peter 2:21-24; Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus’ blood was shed to establish a new covenant. What was this new covenant?
Read the following:
Luke 1:72, Luke 22:20, Acts 3:25,
Acts 7:8, Romans 11:27-32, 1 Corinthians 11:25,
2 Corinthians 3:6, 14, Hebrews 7:22, Hebrews 8:13-9:15,
Hebrews 10:16-17, Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5,
Leviticus 19:18.
Answer the following questions:
· The new covenant that God establishes with his people is different from the three previous ones established with Noah, Abraham and Moses. How?
· How was the covenant sealed?
· Jesus, in his teaching, emphasised a central message which has linked the New Testament with the Old (Hebrew Scriptures). What is it?
The good news that God offers us, is that, through Jesus’ Death and Resurrection, sin can be overcome.
A major theme in Jesus’ teachings was one of forgiveness.
- Jesus’ forgiveness generally comes at the beginning of his encounter with a person
- Jesus forgave sinners and tax collectors
- People forgiven repented and had a complete change of heart
- Forgiveness is connected with Jesus personally and linked by his death and resurrection.
· Read Luke 19:1-9
· Who did Jesus encounter?
· What was the result of this meeting?
· How did this person repent?
Read Romans 6:1-14
What does the reading say about sin and union with Christ?
· Read Isaiah Chapter 53 – The suffering Servant.
· How does this link with Jesus’ death and Resurrection?
· Compare Isaiah 53: 5-9 with Matthew 27:11-13, 26-31, 41-43, 57-60
· Compare Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-12 with Romans 5:6-9, 18-19; I Peter 2:21-24; Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus’ blood was shed to establish a new covenant. What was this new covenant?
Read the following:
Luke 1:72, Luke 22:20, Acts 3:25,
Acts 7:8, Romans 11:27-32, 1 Corinthians 11:25,
2 Corinthians 3:6, 14, Hebrews 7:22, Hebrews 8:13-9:15,
Hebrews 10:16-17, Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5,
Leviticus 19:18.
Answer the following questions:
· The new covenant that God establishes with his people is different from the three previous ones established with Noah, Abraham and Moses. How?
· How was the covenant sealed?
· Jesus, in his teaching, emphasised a central message which has linked the New Testament with the Old (Hebrew Scriptures). What is it?
The good news that God offers us, is that, through Jesus’ Death and Resurrection, sin can be overcome.
A major theme in Jesus’ teachings was one of forgiveness.
- Jesus’ forgiveness generally comes at the beginning of his encounter with a person
- Jesus forgave sinners and tax collectors
- People forgiven repented and had a complete change of heart
- Forgiveness is connected with Jesus personally and linked by his death and resurrection.
· Read Luke 19:1-9
· Who did Jesus encounter?
· What was the result of this meeting?
· How did this person repent?
Read Romans 6:1-14
What does the reading say about sin and union with Christ?
revelation
Christians consider Christianity to be a "revealed" religion, where God has taken actions throughout history to reveal himself.
Revelation occurs in several ways:
· through events in history,
· through messages given through specific people,
· and through God's influence guiding his people in their choices.
Writing Activity
· How has God been revealed to us through events in history?
· Give examples.
· Who were the people God inspired to speak for him? (These people had a special name.)
· These people were responsible in interpreting events and delivering messages from God.
· Name some of the most famous ones.
“Being a Christian means being convinced that there really is a God who guided Israel through much of its history, that Jesus really represents him and that Jesus was really resurrected.”
Christians believe that:
Revelation occurs in several ways:
· through events in history,
· through messages given through specific people,
· and through God's influence guiding his people in their choices.
Writing Activity
· How has God been revealed to us through events in history?
· Give examples.
· Who were the people God inspired to speak for him? (These people had a special name.)
· These people were responsible in interpreting events and delivering messages from God.
· Name some of the most famous ones.
“Being a Christian means being convinced that there really is a God who guided Israel through much of its history, that Jesus really represents him and that Jesus was really resurrected.”
- The account of this revelation can be found where?
Christians believe that:
- God guides the community in its decisions.
- the immediate followers of Jesus, the "Apostles", have a special position. They were taught by Jesus himself, and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to inspire and guide them. Paul is counted as an Apostle even though he wasn't with Jesus during his ministry. Jesus appeared to him directly and commissioned him.
- God provided special guidance to the Church during this early period, as it sorted out and recorded Jesus' teachings, the account of his life, and the basic principles for putting his teachings into practice.
- How does God guide the community in decision-making?
- Give examples.
Salvation in the bible
Read the references below and address the following questions:
1. How is salvation presented in these various readings?
2. How do the references below link with the Christian Belief on ‘Salvation’?
Exodus 14:10-31; 18:10 Acts 1:28; 3:13-19; 9:3-19
Leviticus 16:6-22 Romans 1:16-17; 3:21-26
Isaiah 51:1-6 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 30
Jeremiah 31:31-36 2 Corinthians 6:2
Ezekiel 36:24-30 Galatians 2:20
Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 2:5-11 Philippians 3:4-11
Luke 4:16-21 Colossians 1:3-5, 13-23
Revelation 7:9-11
1. How is salvation presented in these various readings?
2. How do the references below link with the Christian Belief on ‘Salvation’?
Exodus 14:10-31; 18:10 Acts 1:28; 3:13-19; 9:3-19
Leviticus 16:6-22 Romans 1:16-17; 3:21-26
Isaiah 51:1-6 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 30
Jeremiah 31:31-36 2 Corinthians 6:2
Ezekiel 36:24-30 Galatians 2:20
Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:3-14
Mark 2:5-11 Philippians 3:4-11
Luke 4:16-21 Colossians 1:3-5, 13-23
Revelation 7:9-11
The trinity
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