Philosophy religion and ethics

• What is the basis for accepting God's existence?

  Faith
• What does omnipotent mean in relation to God?


  All-powerful
• What does omniscient mean in relation to God?


  All-knowing
• What does omnibenevolent mean in relation to God?


  All-loving
• What is a key scripture that describes God's nature?


  "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1)
• What is the activity that brought the universe into being?

  Creation
• What does "The Word" refer to in the context of creation?


  The divine presence that initiated the creation of the world
• How are the creation stories in Genesis viewed?


  As symbolic rather than literal
• What does creation reveal about God?

  God's power, love, and wisdom
• What is a key scripture related to creation?


  "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)
• What do Christians believe about the nature of God?


  There are three persons in the one God
• Who are the three persons in the Trinity?


  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• What is the role of the Father in the Trinity?


  Creator of all
• Who is the Son in the Trinity?

  Jesus Christ
• What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity?


  Guides and strengthens Christians
• What is the belief in the Incarnation?


  Jesus was God in human form
• How are Jesus' two natures described?


  Fully God and fully human
• What is significant about Jesus' actions and teachings?


  They have enormous significance for humanity
• What is a key scripture related to the Incarnation?


  "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." (John 1:14)
• What method was used to execute Jesus?


  Crucifixion
• What was Jesus accused of that led to his crucifixion?


  Blasphemy
• How did Jesus suffer during his crucifixion?


  He suffered physically, mentally, and spiritually
• What was the significance of Jesus' death?


  It was considered a sacrifice for the sins of humanity
• What is a key scripture related to the crucifixion?


  "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13)
• What event does the resurrection refer to?


  Jesus rising from the dead after three days
• What does the resurrection signify for believers?


  It gives hope of resurrection for all believers
• What does ascension refer to?


  Jesus' rising into heaven
• Why is the resurrection important for Christians?


  It signifies that death has been overcome and promises eternal life
• What is a key scripture related to the resurrection?


  "He is not here; he has risen!" (Matthew 28:6)
• What do Christians believe happens after death?


  Everyone will face judgement
• What are the different beliefs about the nature of the afterlife?


  Heaven, Hell, and purgatory
• What is heaven described as?


  Eternal life with God
• What is hell described as?


  Eternal separation from God
• What is purgatory believed to be?


  A place of purification before heaven
• What is a key scripture related to resurrection and the afterlife?


  "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies." (John 11:25)
• What is the Day of Judgement?


  A time when we will all face God and be judged
• Who will act as judge during the Day of Judgement?


  Jesus Christ
• What are some beliefs about heaven and hell?


  Some believe in a literal heaven and hell, while others believe in a spiritual reality
• What does the outcome of our lives determine according to some beliefs?

  Our relationship with God
• What is a key scripture related to the Day of Judgement?


  "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death." (Revelation 21:8)