beliefs

• What is the term for God becoming flesh in the form of Jesus?


  Incarnation
• What does atonement mean in Christian beliefs?


  Making things better after wrongdoing, asking for forgiveness from God.
• What is the built-in tendency to do wrong in Christian beliefs called?

  Original Sin
• What is the term for Jesus returning to be with God in heaven after the crucifixion?

  Ascension
• What is the term for being saved from sin and given eternal life?

  Salvation
• What does the Trinity refer to in Christian beliefs?


  God's nature as three persons; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• What does judgement refer to in Christian beliefs?


  God's nature as just.
• What are the key beliefs about the nature of God in Christianity?

  • Christians believe in one God who is the creator and sustainer of all.
  • God is omniscient, meaning all knowing.
  • God is just, meaning fair in all actions.
• What is the problem of suffering in Christian theology?


  It questions why God allows bad things to happen to good and innocent people.
• What does the concept of the Trinity entail?


  • God is three persons in one: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • Each person of the Trinity is fully God.
  • The Son is Jesus Christ, who is both fully God and fully man.
• Who was sentenced to death by crucifixion?

  Jesus Christ
• What significant act did Jesus perform in his last moments on the cross?

  He forgave those who were killing him.
• What event is remembered on Good Friday?


  The crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• What does the phrase "Forgive them Father, they know not what they do" signify?


  It shows Jesus' emphasis on forgiveness.
• What is the significance of the phrase "The Word becoming flesh" in Christian belief?


  It refers to God incarnating in the person of Jesus Christ.
• What do Christians believe happened after Jesus was dead and buried?


  He rose from the dead, known as the resurrection.
• What do Christians celebrate on Easter Sunday?


  The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• What happened forty days after Jesus' resurrection?


  He ascended into heaven.
• How does belief in resurrection and ascension affect Christians' lives?


  • Christians believe they will rise again after death.
  • This belief encourages them to live a good life.
• How do Christians view sin?


  As any action or thought that goes against God's will.
• What can Christians refer to for advice on what constitutes a sin?


  The Bible
• What is the significance of Jesus' death in relation to original sin?


  It made up for original sin, allowing salvation.
• What is God's grace in relation to human free will?


  It allows humans to choose to obey or disobey God.
• How do Christians believe they can atone for their sins?


  By seeking forgiveness and striving to live a good life.
• What is the relationship between sin and salvation in Christianity?


  • Sin is any action against God's will.
  • Salvation is being saved from sin and given eternal life.
  • Jesus' death allows for atonement and salvation.