jesus the word of god
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JESUS: THE WORD OF GOD
JEFF CLYDE G. CORPUZ
Gospel ReadingMatthew 16:13-23
Essential Question • If Jesus would ask you this question, How would you respond?
“Who do you say that I am?”
•A Model of Humanity,
The Many Faces of Jesus Today
• liberator from economic and political oppression (Latin America and Caribbean)
The Many Faces of Jesus Today
• champion against racial prejudice and discrimination (South Africa)
The Many Faces of Jesus Today
•Advocate of non-violence
The Many Faces of Jesus Today
• A friend• A brother• As confidante (a
person whom you can trust)
The Many Faces of Jesus Today
“Jesus’ name has been used and abused to justify crimes, to frighten children and to inspire men and women to heroic foolishness”
-Albert Nolan O.P.
Who is Jesus for the Filipinos?
Two prominent image of Christ : Santo Niño
Nazareno (Suffering Chirst)
Santo NiñoStrengths• Teaches the reality of the
incarnation•God identifies with the
“little ones”. • Reveals the condition to
be part of God’s Kingdom is to be childlike
Santo NiñoWeakness•Confine appreciation
of Jesus to his childhood•May give the
impression of “domesticated” God, a Catholic doll
NazarenoStrengths• God is compassionate to
humanity. • Sometimes the innocent
would have to suffer for the sake of the guilty because of love• Inspires us to bear our
sufferings patiently and with honor.
NazarenoWeaknesses• Image of suffering Christ
may leave out the resurrection event.• Inspire passive suffering
rather than active struggle against unjust affliction.
ACTS 4:5-14“And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
SALVATION
Salvation in JesusMT 1:21 “To save his people from their sins”
• Jesus Hb. “Yeshua” – “God saves”
Kingly
Priestly
PropheticSalvationFreedom from
sin and evilFreedom for
grace and loved, for relationship with God and others
SalvationLife-changing encounter with ChristFor the whole person
A processExtends to all peoplesCompleted in eternity with God
Begins here and now
HAVE YOU EVER SAID,
“THAT WAS MY TURNING POINT IN
MY LIFE.”?
conversionchangeOld life of sin
New life of grace
• Mind and matter
• Soul and body
given
It builds up our
relationship with Christ.
It requires humanity’s free response to God’s gift of salvation, and continuous growth in the context of this response.
A PROCESS
Salvation extends to all peoples
Everyone is a
winner
needX worthinessIf people would have access to the gift of salvation, it was not because of their religion, but still because of Christ, who loves them even in their
absence of faith in Him.
Christ is the one and only savior of
the world.
SALVATION IS COMPLETED IN ETERNITY WITH GOD
Full and final salvation is what comes after death, when in heaven, we will enjoy the company of God.there would be no more sin or suffering, but only joy, peace, and love for all eternity.
-Marinelli
Unfolding of God’s plan
• Salvation history is a story-in progress
Three Stages• The time before the Christ• The time of Christ• The time of the Church
Characteristics of Salvation History
• Christocentric – All events and persons in salvation history are seen in the light of the person of Jesus.• Biblical – The Bible is the record of salvation history.
(Reason: So that all people may know His plan of Salvation)• Inculturated – The Word became flesh in order to
convey God’s message• Systematic – God gives consideration to the
readiness and capacity of humans to receive his revelation. (See three Stages)
REFLECTION: ½ PAPER
How did the experience of “Christ” change or affect
you?