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The New Testament: The New Testament: “ “ And the Word became And the Word became flesh, flesh, and dwelled among us…” and dwelled among us…” John 1:14 John 1:14
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The New Testament:. “And the Word became flesh, and dwelled among us…” John 1:14. Intro: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”. Homework. ( done in class on Tues., 1/29 ) VT groups: Period 3 : https://loyolablakefield.ed.voicethread.com/groups/subscribe/90668/d31be496a/ - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of The New Testament:
The New Testament:The New Testament:
““And the Word became flesh, And the Word became flesh,
and dwelled among us…”and dwelled among us…”John 1:14John 1:14
Intro: “Who Do You Intro: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”Say That I Am?”
HomeworkHomework(done in class on Tues., 1/29) VT groups:Period 3: https://loyolablakefield.ed.voicethread.com/groups/subscribe/90668/d31be496a/Period 6: https://loyolablakefield.ed.voicethread.com/groups/subscribe/90669/965b0aa93/Period 9: https://loyolablakefield.ed.voicethread.com/groups/subscribe/90670/044f69dc9/
HomeworkHomework(due Weds., 1/30) •Read pp. 2-5•RQ’s & “Examining” exercise, p. 5•Refl., p. 5•Print out PPt notes (3 slides/page w/ lines)
HomeworkHomework(due Thurs., 1/31) •Absent students join VT group (links on slide #3)•View and comment on VT: “Proofs for God?” (due Fri., 2/1) •Read 6-8•RQs p. 8•Refl.: box, p. 7 and Refl. p. 8
HomeworkHomework(due Mon., 2/4) •Read 9-11•RQs p.11 and Refl. P. 11(due Tues., 2/5) •Read p.12-15•RQs p.15 and any “For Refl.”, p. 15
HomeworkHomework(due Weds., 2/6) •Read p.16-19•RQs p.19 and any “For Refl”, p. 19(due Mon., 2/11) Study for TEST Review(dueTues., 2/12) Study for TEST: Introduction Chapter
Offering a SonOffering a Son• Jesus’ identity…
who is he?• Some: a
prophet, a misguided teacher (rabbi), a false king
• Peter: “You are the Christos (messiah/ anointed one), the Son of the Living God”
Offering a SonOffering a Son• God’s love for
us is so great that He sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to live among us and to give his life for us and for our sins (Jn 3:16)
Coming to Know Coming to Know God/JesusGod/Jesus
“The desire for God is written in the human heart because man is created by God and for God.”-CCC,27
We can know God We can know God through…through…
1. Human reason• Our discovery
of God
2. Divine Revelation
• God manifesting (showing) Himself to us
Proofs for God?Proofs for God?
• “Proofs” =tests
– Probare (Latin)= to test, probe
– Evidence to be put to the test… of reason
1. Cosmological 1. Cosmological ArgumentArgument
• God = “Unmoved Mover” or “First Cause” of everything
• There must be a source from which all else exists
2. Ontological 2. Ontological ArgumentArgument
• God = Ultimate Perfect Being
• There must be “that than which nothing greater can be thought,” a.k.a. “God”
3. Teleological 3. Teleological ArgumentArgument
• “Argument from design”
• The universe has an order or design; there must be a designer, a.k.a. God
4. Moral Argument4. Moral Argument• Morality exists
objectively, ie. apart from our opinions
• Where did we get this sense of right & wrong?
• God = Creator of the Moral Law
We can know God We can know God through…through…
1. Human reason• Our discovery
of God
2. Divine Revelation
• God manifesting (showing) Himself to us
Divine RevelationDivine Revelation
• God is known by human reason, but…• God took first step/initiative in
revealing Himself to man… so…• God makes Himself known and we
are able to know Him
Divine Rev.: Why Divine Rev.: Why Necessary?Necessary?
• Need for God to show what reason can’t arrive at on its own (eg. Trinity)
• Need for God to give certitude about things reason can arrive at (eg. that killing is wrong)
Divine Rev.: Where is Divine Rev.: Where is it found?it found?• Depositum Fidei
(“Deposit of Faith”)= 2 places where God’s revelation (what He has done & said) is “deposited”:
1. Sacred Tradition (traditio= pass on)
2. Sacred Scripture (Bible)
Divine Rev.: What is it?Divine Rev.: What is it?• God communicates
Himself to man, making known His plan
• Story of it (in Scripture)= Salvation History
• Fullness of it = Jesus Christ, God Himself revealed in the flesh
The IncarnationThe Incarnation• The core Catholic
teaching that the Son of God took on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ… that…
• … God has become man!
““Quick Huddle Offense”Quick Huddle Offense”1. Groups of 4; students “number-off” in
group.2. Quick huddle review of RQ’s3. Books closed4. I ask each RQ; 30 sec huddle to discuss5. I call #; all with that # stand & answer… ALL
must be correct for points!
Purpose of the Purpose of the IncarnationIncarnation1. Reconciles us w/
God by overcoming sin, which separates us from God
2. Reveals God’s love fully to us
3. Shows us perfect example of holiness: Love
4. Makes it possible to share God’s nature
Find Someone Who Find Someone Who Knows…Knows…
1. YOU ask & write answers; the other guy initials the answer.
2. When done, sit down & review… then same w/ group
3. When all seated, review together, check for correct answers, etc. (collaborate w/ other groups)
4. # off, 1-45. I’ll call a #, and quiz… if all correct,
all win!
Names &Titles for JesusNames &Titles for JesusJESUS•Yeshua, or Yehoshua’ (“YHWH saves”)•The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) 1st to use “Jesus” as a baptismal name
Names &Titles for JesusNames &Titles for JesusCHRIST:
Names &Titles for JesusNames &Titles for JesusSON OF GOD:•Not “offspring”•Jesus is “consubstantial” with, or “One in Being” with the Father•Jesus “comes forth from” God, and IS God.
Names &Titles for JesusNames &Titles for JesusLORD:
•Kurios (Gk., Lord)•Adonai (Heb., Lord)•Both used only for YHWH or God Himself
