Christian Beliefs

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  • Monotheist - only believe in one God
  • Eternal - without beginning or end
  • Omnipotent - all powerfull
  • Omniscient - all knowing
  • Omnipresent - all present
  • Omnibenevolent - all loving
  • The Trinity is the concept of one God and 3 persons the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
  • Incarnation is the belief that Jesus is God in human form. It's important because it says Jesus was both human and divine. He united humanity to God
  • Creation Story - Day 1: light and dark, Day 2: Sea and Sky, Day 3: Land and vegetation, Day 4: sun, moon and stars, Day 5: birds and sea creatures, Day 6: land animals and humans (Adam and Eve), Day 7: Rest
  • The soul - spiritual part of humans believed to be immortal
  • The Day of Judgement - day in the future when the world will end and dead will be resurrected and judged by God
  • Heaven - state of eternal union with God
  • Hell - state of eternal separation from God
  • Purgatory - state of waiting where people are purged of their sins before entering heaven (Roman Catholics)
  • Salvation - saving the soul from sin and it's consequences
  • Sin - any action or thought that separates people from God
  • Salvation can be achieved through - Obeying God's laws, Having faith in Jesus (Grace), holy spirit will help Christians turn to God (Spirit)
  • Jesus' role in Salvation - Jesus' Crucifixion: took away original sin, Atonement: dying on the cross to save humans relationship with God, Jesus' resurrection: goodness of Jesus defeated evil, people who believe will be free from sin
  • Jesus' Crucifixion - he was crucified for claiming to be the Son of God. It's important because he died to take away sins of the world and broke the power of evil
  • Jesus' Resurrection - he rose from the dead 3 days after being crucified. It's important because if you trust in Jesus you will be resurrected after death. It proves that Jesus is the true Son of God
  • Jesus' Ascension - he ascended into heaven, it was the end of his time on earth. It's important because it is proof that he is God incarnated and Jesus is preparing a place for followers in Heaven
  • Palm Sunday - Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. People waved palm leaves at him for praise
  • Maundy Thursday - Jesus shared 'the last supper' with his disciples
  • Good Friday - Jesus was crucified
  • Easter Sunday - Jesus was resurrected