The Kingdom of God (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What does Kingdom of God refer to?
What does Kingdom of God refer to?
Spiritual rule of God over individuals
Who developed the terms Kingdom of God/Heaven?
Who developed the terms Kingdom of God/Heaven?
The Pharisees
When were Kingdom of God terms developed?
When were Kingdom of God terms developed?
Second Temple period (570 BCE - 70 CE)
Why use 'Kingdom of Heaven' instead of 'Kingdom of God'?
Why use 'Kingdom of Heaven' instead of 'Kingdom of God'?
Heaven was a euphemism to avoid misusing God's name
Do Kingdom of God & Kingdom of Heaven mean the same?
Do Kingdom of God & Kingdom of Heaven mean the same?
Yes, exactly the same - just different euphemisms
How did Jewish sages understand Kingdom of God?
How did Jewish sages understand Kingdom of God?
Primarily as a spiritual concept, not political
How did sages say one enters Kingdom of God?
How did sages say one enters Kingdom of God?
Declare faith in God & show intent to keep Torah
What type of figure did many Jews expect?
What type of figure did many Jews expect?
A King David-like figure
What did Jews expect messiah to establish?
What did Jews expect messiah to establish?
A theocracy (state ruled by God via religious leaders)
Was Jesus' kingdom spiritual or political?
Was Jesus' kingdom spiritual or political?
Spiritual, not political
Where does Jesus' kingdom grow?
Where does Jesus' kingdom grow?
In people's hearts
Destiny of those in God's kingdom?
Destiny of those in God's kingdom?
Eternal life in God's presence