christianity

• What do Christians believe about the nature of God?

  God exists in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
• How is the Trinity illustrated in the Bible?

  Through Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:16-17
• What does Philippians 2:6 say about Jesus?

  Jesus has equality with God
• What is the Nicene Creed and its significance?

  • Produced in 325AD at the Council of Nicaea
  • A statement of Christian beliefs
  • Affirms the Trinity and equality of Jesus with God
  • Recited during the Eucharist service
• Which groups do not believe in the Trinity?

  Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons
• What role does the Father play in the Trinity?

  He shows God's power and care for creation
• How does the Son help Christians understand God?

  By demonstrating God's love through his life
• What is the significance of Jesus' incarnation?

  Jesus is fully God and fully human
• What does the Holy Spirit represent in the Trinity?

  The presence of God and communication with humans
• What does the Lord’s Prayer teach about God?

  God provides daily bread and protection
• How is the Trinity expressed in Christian worship?

  • Holy Communion
  • Making the sign of the cross
  • Religious leaders’ preaching
  • Christening/Baptism
  • Marriage service
• What is the first of the Ten Commandments?

  There is only one God
• How does Jesus summarize the greatest commandment?

  “The Lord our God, the Lord is one”
• What does the oneness of God imply for Christians?

  It emphasizes the unity of God's nature
• Why is the Trinity important in Christianity?

  • Reveals the mystery of God
  • Helps recognize God in life
  • Aids in worship and understanding
  • Provides a model for relationships
• What does Genesis chapter 1 say about creation?

  God created everything
• How does the Holy Spirit relate to creation according to Genesis?

  The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters
• What does John 1:1-3 say about the Word?

  The Word was with God and was God
• Who were the first humans created according to Genesis?

  Adam and Eve
• What does being created in God's image imply for humans?

  Humans should behave lovingly and fairly
• What dominion did God give to Adam and Eve?

  To rule over all living creatures
• How do literalists interpret the creation story?

  They believe it happened in six days
• How do liberal Christians view the creation story?

  As a symbolic description of creation
• What does the Incarnation signify for Christians?

  • God became human in Jesus Christ
  • Shows God's care for humanity
  • Basis of the Christian faith
  • Reveals God's nature in human form
• What does John 1:14 say about the Word?

  The Word became flesh and dwelt among us
• What is the significance of Jesus' baptism?

  It marked the beginning of his ministry
• What does the Last Supper represent for Christians?

  It commemorates Jesus' sacrifice
• What did Jesus say about the bread and wine at the Last Supper?

  “This is my body” and “this is my blood”
• What lesson does Jesus teach by washing his disciples' feet?

  Importance of serving others
• Where was Jesus arrested?

  In the Garden of Gethsemane
• What was the charge against Jesus during his trial?

  Blasphemy
• What does the sign on Jesus' cross say?

  ‘The King of the Jews’
• What does Jesus' cry on the cross signify?

  Understanding of human suffering
• How do Christians view the crucifixion's significance?

  It repaired the relationship between God and mankind
• What happened to Jesus after his crucifixion?

  He was resurrected and his tomb was empty
• What does the resurrection signify for Christians?

  Life after death and God's power
• How does the resurrection strengthen Christian faith?

  It proves Jesus is the Son of God
• What is the Paschal Mystery?

  • Refers to Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension
  • Central to Christian belief and salvation
  • Demonstrates God's love and power
• What does the Ascension signify for Christians?

  Jesus returned to be with God the Father
• What does 'original sin' mean?

  Everyone is born capable of sinning