What is Salvation History? – Flashcards
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salvation history
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the pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving action
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divine revelation
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god's self communication through which he makes known his divine plan. accomplished by trinity
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theophany
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gods manifestation of himself in a visible form to enrich human understanding
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original sin
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sin of first human beings who disobeyed god and lost their original holiness, fallen state of human nature
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covenant
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a solemn agreement between human beings or between god and a human being in which mutual commitments are made
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patriarch
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the father or leader of a tribe, clan or tradition. abraham isaac and jacob
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prophet
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a person god chooses to speak his message of salvation
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st therese of lisieux
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a carmelite nun, doctor of the church
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story of a soul
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ways god revealed himself to st therese
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the little way
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every charitable act, even small things done for god is a manifestation of gods existence - in real and concrete ways
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trinity
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god jesus and holy spirit
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sacred tradition
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refers to the process of passing on the gospel message. began with communication of gospel by apostles written in scriptures interpreted by magisterium under guidance of holy spirit
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apostolic succession
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uninterrupted passing on of the apostolic preaching and authority from the apostles directly to all bishops
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deposit of faith
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the heritage of faith contained in sacred scriptures and sacred tradition
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magisterium
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the church's living teaching office which consists of all bishops in communion with the pope
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dogma
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teachings recognized as central to church teaching
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creed
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a short summary statement of profession of faith. nicene and apostles
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primeval history
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the time before the intervention of writing and recording of historical data
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doctor of the church
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a title officially bestowed by the church on saints who are highly esteemed. augustine tomas aquinas therese
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venial sin
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less serious and reparable by charity. damages our relationship but doesn't destroy it
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mortal sin
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a grave offense against god that separates us from god's grace and leads to eternal death
