christian beliefs

• beliefs about nature of god

  monotheistic- only one god

  can communicate with God through prayer
• describing God

  .exists without restrictions

  . refered to as he or father

  . shows both male and female charachteristics

  .John 4,24 and Luke 24.39 says God is spirit and not flesh and bones

  . Sometimes God is pictured as floating body
• problem of evil

  . God is supposed to be just and omnibenelovent

  . Humans have free will so God doesn't intefere with actions

  . experiencing evil tests faith

  .Good will be rewarded in heaven
• Days of Creation

  1- night and day

  2- sky

  3- land, sea, plants, trees

  4- sun, moon, stars

  5- birds and fish

  6- animals and humans
• Incarnation

  God becoming man
• son of god

  Jesus is son of God so makes it easiar to accept miracles done
• Impact of Crucifixion on Christians

  . belief that suffering is a part of life

  . confidence if they accept crucifixion then sin can't destroy their lives as God forgives those who ask for forgiveness
• parable of sheep and goats

  "I was in prison and you came to visit me"

  "I needed clothes and you clothed me"

  "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat"

  "I was a stranger and you invited me in"
• salvation through good works

  person can achieve salvation through having faith and obeying God