jesus the word of god

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?