christianity beliefs and teachings

• responses to creation?


  literal christians ~ literally true

  linguistic ~ misunderstanding in languages

  mythical ~ myth
• creation days?


  1: day & night

  2: sky

  3: seas & land

  4: sun & moon

  5: fish & birds

  6: animals & humans

  7: day of rest
• creation quote?


  “god created the heavens and the earth”
• the trinity diagram?


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• what does omnipotent, omnibenevolent, omniscient and just mean?

  omnipotent ~ all powerful

  omnibenevolent ~ all loving

  omniscient ~ all knowing

  just ~ fair
• responses to evil?


  -inconsistent triad

  -free will

  -the devil tempts you

  -life is a test
• beliefs?


  > only 1 god (monotheistic)

  > god is the creator

  > relationship with god through prayer

  > holy

  > jesus is son
• bible quote?


  ”in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God”
• incarnation quote?


  “The Word became flesh and is dwelling amongst us“
• definition of incarnation?


  God assumed a human nature and became a man in the form of Jesus
• how was Jesus the ‘Son of God’ ?

  • fully human and fully god

  • authority bc of ‘word of god’

  • often called Christ

  • Christians accepted that Jesus is Messiah
• what is the crucifixion?

  the execution of Jesus. Centurion accepted Jesus as the son of god. Guards made sure he was dead. Body got put in a cave before the sabbath day.
• Son of God quote?


  “surely this man was the son of god”
• what was the role of christ in salvation?

  -Jesus’ crucifixion made up for original sin

  -to restore the relationship between humanity and God (accepted)
• what is original sin?

  Inherited by Adam and Eve after Eve was tempted by the devil to eat the fruit. Means we are built with the tendency to sin.
• how can we get salvation?

  good work (actions)

  grace (gift)
• what is atonement?


  reconciliation for wrongdoing
• how did jesus atone for our sins?

  Jesus sacrificed himself and removed the effect of sin
• what are some different beliefs on the afterlife?

  > resurrection / receive eternal life

  > gift from God

  > judged by god to go to heaven or hell
• why is the crucifixion important?


  christians will be forgiven for sins

  god understands human suffering

  suffering is a part of human life

  jesus was fully god and fully human

  forgiveness is possible

  god loves them
• why was the resurrection important?

  • shows power of good over evil

  • sin will be forgiven

  • supports life after death
• what is the ascension?

  Jesus stayed on earth after his resurrection for 40 days/40 nights to spread his teachings. Eventually, he ascended up to heaven
• why is ascension important?


  • jesus is with god

  • holt spirit gives comfort & guidance
• what is the story of Job?

  Job suffered a lot of pain and lost family however did not lose faith and trusted God that it was all part of his plan.
• what is the Nicene Creed?

  the statement that..

  the FATHER is the powerful creator of everything

  the SON is jesus, who was incarnated and crucified to redeem humanity’s sins

  the HOLY SPIRIT guides and inspires us and is the invisible power of God
• what is a fundamental/literal christian?

  they believe that the creation story is literally true because the bible is the ‘word of god’

  they also do not accept scientific explanations
• what is a liberal christian?


  they believe that god didn’t creat the universe literally and not exactly as the bible says (more metaphorical)

  they believe science and religion together explain Creation
• quote on resurrection?


  ”i am the resurrection and the life“
• divergent understandings on life after death?

  • understand heaven and hell as physical places whereas others accept them as spiritual places

  • believe all members of faith have a place in the “kingdom of god”
• importance of Jesus?


  -he fulfilled the prophecy

  -hope
• quotes supporting jesus being divine?

  ”jesus is omnipotent“

  ”jesus forgave sins”

  ”jesus performed miracles”

  ”jesus was resurrected after death“
• quotes supporting jesus being human?


  “he was born to a human mother“

  ”he had a human body“

  ”jesus got tired“

  ”he died“
• the last supper?


  Jesus shared his last meal with his disciples, where bread was broken and wine was shared.

  Jesus predicted that one of his disciples would betray him.
• who betrayed jesus?


  Judas (lady gaga song)
• the importance of the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension?

  > shows evidence that jesus was the son of god

  > demonstrated the belief of life after death

  > shows relationship between god and jesus

  > through the death of jesus, god saved humanity

  > help christians understand the sacrifice Jesus made
• what is liturgical worship?

  when christians worship in a set pattern on a regular basis.

  [ catholics and anglicans ]
• what is non-liturgical worship?

  informal worship and doesn’t follow a set pattern and involves more unscripted forms of worship

  [ methodism ]
• what is informal worship?

  involves clapping, dancing and music to emphasise the importance of spreading the gospel.

  speaking in tongues, which represents being filled with the holy spirit
• what is private worship?

  worshipping alone by simply reading the bi me or meditation
• what is the EUCHARIST / HOLY COMMUNION / MASS?

  -formal liturgical service

  -every sunday

  -bread and wine (representing body and blood of jesus)

  -hymns and bible readings