Chapter 8 Jesus Christ True God and True

Chapter 8 Jesus Christ: True God and True Man

I. The Gospels: Faith Portraits of Jesus A. Gospels are written accounts of Jesus’ life inspired by the Holy Spirit. B. Four Gospels written 30 -70 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection. 1. Mark = 1 st 2. John = 4 th

The Gospels. . . cont’d. C. Not biographies of Jesus’ life, they are faith portraits. D. Each Gospel written for a particular Christian Community. ex. Matthew wrote for Jewish converts to Christianity E. All are important to understand the truth.

The Development of the Gospels 1) p 2) p 3) p 4) p Appearing in Person Proclaiming the Good News Writing it Down Authorizing the List

II. Titles of Jesus in the Bible A. Jesus means “God Saves” in Hebrew. B. Reflects his identity and mission as savior of the world C. Christ is Greek translation of Hebrew word “messiah” = anointed

Titles. . . Cont’d. D. Hebrew belief that the messiah would fulfill all God’s promises for salvation E. Jesus Christ=the anointed one sent by God to be the savior of the world

Titles. . . Cont’d. F. Son of God signifies a special and unique relationship to God. G. Lord is a Greek word for Yahweh which was thought to be too sacred to say.

III. The Incarnation: True God and True Man A. Jesus is both human and God—this mystery is the Incarnation. B. In Jesus the human and the divine are fully united. Therefore Jesus is the perfect mediator between God and humanity.

Incarnation. . . Cont’d. C. God wants us to become the image of God we were created to be. IV. Mary, Mother of God A. Mary was the first disciple. B. Theotokos—Greek for “Mother of God”

Mary. . . Cont’ C. In saying yes to Gabriel Mary freely gave herself to God’s plan. D. Two important Catholic beliefs regarding Mary: 1. Perpetual virginity 2. Immaculate Conception

St. Peter (First Century AD) Fisherman, Apostle, first Pope p Initially misunderstands Jesus p Denies Jesus 3 times p First to recognize Jesus as the Messiah p Jesus gives Peter “the keys to the kingdom” p