Vocabulary for Lesson 6 (Vocab Quiz 2b.1)

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Learning is work. There are multiple ways to study. Different study strategies will work differently for each student. Serious students should try all of them several (6-7) times to see how they work when done well. For the best learning, every student will likely need to use more than one strategy and switch between them. Here are some tips:

  1. Use multiple senses: read, speak, and hear the material aloud. Then, write your version with a pencil into your notebook and notice how that feels. Then, read your own definition aloud as you study. (combine with the next two strategies)
  2. Use your brain: condense the definitions into a form that makes sense to you. Identify key words for every definition. Think of synonyms that you would use. (combine with the other strategies)
  3. Use your body: say your definition and act it out with an expressiveness that fits the meaning.
  4. Use your friends and family: Ask someone to quiz you using spaced repetition for a set amount of time, from your notes. (Example: for 10 minutes, all questions get repeated, but the quicker and more accurate your answer, the longer the interval until that question comes back. Questions you get wrong are repeated sooner.)
  5. Use basic technology: Show all definitions and hide all the terms on this page. Try to remember each term before you show it (by clicking the definition) to check your answer. Then, show all terms and hide the definitions on the page. Only show a definition (by clicking the term) after you have made your best effort to remember your own version of it.
  6. Use tools: Make a stack of index cards with terms on one side and your definitions on the other. When reviewing, don't check the opposite side until you've made your best effort to remember. Sort them into three stacks: Easy, Hard, and Failed. Then re-sort the Failed cards and work through the Hard cards until they are all Easy.
  7. Use advanced technology: On the web (Example: SuperNotes with free signup or with subscription.) or on an app (Example: Anki), create a stack of virtual cards and let the software quiz you. It will use spaced repetition automatically.
  8. Use brute force memorization: Copy a term and definition from this page. Then navigate to Catechesis Contents > Memorization Tool and paste it into the box, then follow the instructions on that page. (Caution: this works quickly for memorizing texts, but must be repeated a few times after a break for long-term recall. It is less effective than the other strategies for understanding what you memorize.)
The Son of God
The second person of the Holy Trinity, who, in eternal love and union with the Father and the Holy Spirit, is one God and one Lord, and who became flesh for us in order to suffer and die for the sins of the world.

"It is also taught among us that God the Son became man, born of the virgin Mary, and that the two natures, divine and human, are so inseparably united in one person that there is one Christ, true God and true man, who was truly born, suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried in order to be a sacrifice not only for original sin but also for all other sins and to propitiate God's wrath. The same Christ also descended into hell, truly rose from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, that he may eternally rule and have dominion over all creatures, that through the Holy Spirit he may sanctify, purify, strengthen, and comfort all who believe in him, that he may bestow on them life and every grace and blessing, and that he may protect and defend them against the devil and against sin. The same Lord Christ will return openly to judge the living and the dead, as stated in the Apostles' Creed" (The Augsburg Confession, III, 29:1-6)

only-begotten
The eternal, unique (one-of-a-kind) sharing of the Father's essence with the Son.
the incarnation
That the Son of God took on human flesh and became man in His conception, so that there is a union of the divine person of the Son of God with the human nature.
the virgin birth
That the Son of God was both conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of Mary's flesh without the aid of man, in order that He might be like us in every way, except without sin.
the two natures in Christ
That the Son of God, since His incarnation, is true God and true man in one person.
the humiliation of Christ
That the Son of God kept His divine majesty hidden and, as an obedient servant, submitted Himself to every human limitation in a fallen world.
Immanuel
The Old Testament name for the Son of God that means "God with us" (Isaiah 7:14) and refers to His incarnation and virgin birth.
Christ or Messiah
The title given to Jesus that means "Anointed One" and the fulfiller of the entire Old Testament. This title encompasses every designation for the promised Savior: Seed of the woman, Son of the promise, Son of David, Anointed One, King, Mediator, High Priest, Prophet, Head Shepherd, Suffering Servant, Lamb of God, etc.
Jesus
The proper name given to the Son of God at His conception and birth that means "the LORD (Yahweh) saves."