Christian beliefs

• “He guides the humble in what is right, and teaches them his ways“
• “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”
• “the word became flesh and made his dwelling amongst us”
• “After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up to heaven“
• “For since the death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man”
• “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death shall be no more“
• “For God so loved the world, he gave his one and only son”
• Story of resurrection: 


  • Jesus was placed on the cross
  • When he died he was put in a tomb in a cave
  • days later, he was found no longer in the tomb
  • women met angels claiming he was risen and to spread the message
• what does the resurrection show Christians / prove?

  • shows the power of God and good over evil
  • by accepting Jesus they too can be ’resurrected‘
  • God will forgive sin if they follow the teachings
• the parable of the sheep and the goats:

  • the sheep follow the Shepard (Jesus) and are good
  • the goats do not and behave badly
  • teaches Christians that if they follow Jesus they will be saved, but if not they will not be saved
• teachings of the parable of the sheep and the goats:

  • in serving others you are serving Jesus
  • simply treating others well is not enough
  • Jesus is the son of God and to get a good afterlife you must have faith in him
  • “He will wipe away every tear and death shall be no more”
  • “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me“
• Nature of God: Just 


  “God is fair and just. He corrects the misdirected“
• Nature of God: Omnipotent

  • “Nothing is impossible with God”
  • “Exalted in power; in his justice“
• Nature of God: Omni benevolent

  • “For he loved the world. He gave his one and only son”
  • “Love is patient, love is kind…love never fails“
  • inconsistent triad: evil exists but God is benevolent and omnipotent??
• the rules of the trinity:

  • there is ONLY ONE God
  • each person in the trinity is FULLY God
  • the people in the trinity are NOT the same
• The holy trinity: God the Holy Spirit

  • Jesus left the earth and sent the spirit
  • guides, influences and sustains life on earth and life
  • is the unseen power of God
• The Holy Trinity: God the Father

  • Father to us
  • 1st person in the trinity
  • Creator of all things
  • Lords prayer starts with “Our Father in heaven“
• The Holy Trinity: God the Son

  • fully human and fully God at once
  • became incarnate on earth and in history through Jesus
  • 2nd person in the trinity
• What spread quickly after the resurrection of Jesus?

  Word that he had risen
• What is one possible explanation for Jesus' physical departure to heaven?

  He had the special power of God
• Which gospels mention Jesus meeting his disciples before leaving?

  Mark and Luke's gospels
• Why is Jesus' departure significant for Christians today?

  It shows good winning over evil
• What does Jesus' death and resurrection symbolize for humanity?

  His love and the removal of sin
• Did Jesus rise from the dead according to the text?

  Yes, he did
• What would happen to the disciples if they spoke about Jesus?

  They would be persecuted
• What was one theory about the disciples' belief in the resurrection?

  It was made up to gain prestige
• How did the disciples feel after Jesus' crucifixion?

  Some were hiding for fear of arrest
• Who accompanied Jesus' body to the tomb?

  Joseph
• What did some disciples think about Jesus' resurrection?

  It was wishful thinking
• What was the last thing the disciples expected after Jesus' death?

  His resurrection
• What happened to Jesus after he was taken off the cross?

  He either got himself out or someone helped
• Who knew where Jesus was buried?

  The women
• What was the state of the disciples after Jesus' crucifixion?

  They were hiding
• What happens to all living and dead according to the belief in life after death?

  They will be given a new body
• What does the resurrection of the body signify?

  A second coming of Christ leading to a new heaven and earth
• What is purgatory described as?

  Purifying or punishing from sin
• What are the key beliefs of Catholics regarding life after death?

  • Judgment
  • Heaven
  • Hell
  • Salvation through belief and baptism
  • Immortality of the soul
• Who will be saved according to Catholic beliefs?

  Whoever believes and is baptized
• What did Jesus' death provide according to Catholic beliefs?

  Salvation and forgiveness of sin
• What does the immortality of the soul imply?

  The body dies, but the soul lives on