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Understanding the Divine Revelation: Exploring the Incarnation and Identity of Christ

This study guide delves into the theological significance of John 1:14, "And the Word became flesh." We explore the identity of Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God through various arguments for God's existence including cosmological, ontological, teleological, and moral arguments. The homework assignments encourage personal reflection and critical examination of how divine revelation and human reason intersect. By the conclusion, students will appreciate the Incarnation's pivotal role in understanding God’s love and His relationship with humanity.

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Understanding the Divine Revelation: Exploring the Incarnation and Identity of Christ

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  1. The New Testament: “And the Word became flesh, and dwelled among us…” John 1:14

  2. Intro: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”

  3. Homework • (due Fri., 2/6) Read pp. 2-5; NB(notebook): RQ’s, “Examining” exercise, p. 5; J(Journal): Refl., p. 5 • (due Mon.,2/9) Read p. 6> “universe”; NB: List 3 evidences for or against the idea of the existence of God

  4. Homework • (due Tues., 2/10) Read 6-8; NB: RQs p. 8; Refl.: box, p. 7(Interview 3 Christians to find out how Jesus has been “revealed” to them. Ask them to name a specific experience that helped them to know & believe in Christ.); J: Refl. p. 8 • (due Thurs., 2/19) Read 9-11; NB: RQs p.11; J: Refl. P. 11

  5. Homework • (due Fri., 2/20) Read 12-15; NB: RQs 15; J: 15(any one) • (due Mon., 2/23) Read 16-19; NB: RQs 19; J: 19 (any one) • (Fri., 2/27) TEST: Introduction Chapter • (., 2/)

  6. Offering 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”

  7. Offering 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)

  8. Coming to Know God/Jesus “The desire for God is written in the human heart because man is created by God and for God.” -CCC,27

  9. We can know God through… • Human reason • Our discovery of God • Divine Revelation • God manifesting (showing) Himself to us

  10. Proofs for God? • “Proofs” =tests • Probare (Latin)= to test, probe • Evidence to be put to the test… of reason

  11. 1. Cosmological Argument • God = “Unmoved Mover” or “First Cause” of everything • There must be a source from which all else exists

  12. 2. Ontological Argument • God = Ultimate Perfect Being • There must be “that than which nothing greater can be thought,” a.k.a. “God”

  13. 3. Teleological Argument • “Argument from design” • The universe has an order or design; there must be a designer, a.k.a. God

  14. 4. 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

  15. We can know God through… • Human reason • Our discovery of God • Divine Revelation • God manifesting (showing) Himself to us

  16. Divine 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

  17. Divine Rev.: Why 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)

  18. Divine Rev.: Where is it found? • Depositum Fidei (“Deposit of Faith”)= 2 places where God’s revelation (what He has done & said) is “deposited”: • Sacred Tradition (traditio= pass on) • Sacred Scripture (Bible)

  19. 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

  20. The 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!

  21. Purpose of the Incarnation • Reconciles us w/ God by overcoming sin, which separates us from God • Reveals God’s love fully to us • Shows us perfect example of holiness: Love • Makes it possible to share God’s nature

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