Christianity Beliefs and Teachings

• Christian denominations that has different views of the nature of God?

  Plymouth and Amish Community
• Plymouth Brethren christian denomination focus on__

  holiness and purity of God
• Brethren live seperate lives from world because?

  they want to remove themselves from evil
• Brethren undertanding of bible means?


  they only believe those who part of Brethren are able to undertstand true oneness of God
• Amish Communities seperate themselve from__

  pollution of sin in the world
• What do the Amish Community believe about salvation?

  God provided salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
• How do the Amish Community believe they should practice their faith?


  They believe in living a life of salvation through works.
• what does Amish Community believe is necessary for salvation?


  living in accordance with the laws and commands present in the bible
• God the father conveys a sense of___


  safety and protection for his followers.
• By God the son (jesus) rising from death shows__

  power over death
• Do all Christians believe in the Trinity?

  Most Christians do!
• Some christians dont believe in the trinity becuase__


  believe trinity leads to idea that theres more than one God which puts monotheism of Christianity in danger. Also goes against 10 commandents "you shall have no other gods before me"
• Eg of Christian denomination that dont believe in trinity?


  Unitarians such as Christadelphians
• (biblical accounts of creation) Genesis 1 what happens on each day?

  in the beginning - God started creation

  the first day - light was created

  the second day - the sky was created

  the third day - dry land, seas, plants and trees were created

  the fourth day - the Sun, Moon and stars were created

  the fifth day - creatures that live in the sea and creatures that fly were created

  the sixth day - animals that live on the land and finally humans, made in the image of God were created

  by day seven - God finished his work of creation and rested, making the seventh day a special holy day.
• (biblical accounts of creation) Genesis 2 some people think that the story goes into more___

  about the creation of humans, seen as two individuals, Adam and Eve.
• (biblical accounts of creation) 2 summary:

  Adam was made from 'the dust of the ground' when God breathed life into him. Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs to provide company and help for Adam. They lived in a special place called the Garden of Eden. Both of them were given the task and responsibility to look after the place that God had created for them.
• (biblical accounts of creation) differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2?

  Genesis 1 - it states that animals, and finally humans, were created on day six

  Genesis 2 - it implies that humans were created before animals
• (biblical accounts of creation) Christians believe God created the?

  Universe
• (biblical accounts of creation) creation of humans:

  Humans are created distinct from rest of Creation

  humanity is made in the image of God.

  Humans are given responsibility to look after earth acting as God's stewards
• What does the name adam mean?

  humanity
• name Eve means?


  beginning
• (biblical accounts of creation) was the result of the fall?

  Humanity relationship broken with God.

  
  

  Everyone born with Original Sin

  
  

  Many christians believe that original sin means that all humans are born out of relationship with God and in need of his salvation to bring them back into the relationship.

  
  

  Original sin means unless the price of the sin is paid which is known as redemption a person has no hope of eternal life in heaven with God.
• Christians have different ways of understanding creation story in Genesis.However All Christians agree that: (biblical accounts of creation)


  God created universe

  God acted out of love and goodness; He cares for his creation even in its broken sinful state

  Humans are made is Gods image but are sinful and lack his perfection
• (biblical accounts of creation) Literal interpretations of creation story:

  Some christians take genesis 1-3 literally

  .They believe that the Bibles Gods actual words.

  that the accounts of genesis provide an accurate historical account of the creation of the world and the fall.

  they reject any science that suggests world was not made in 6 days

  They are known as creationists

  they argue world approximately is 5,700 years old

  Bible is seen to be Gods perfect work and is seen as the truth
• (biblical accounts of creation) creation story as a myth:

  Many christians interpret the genesis accounts as myths.

  
  

  Many Christians believe any attempt to match Genesis accountants- which were written hundered of years ago before science had devloped- to scientific evidence is unhelpful and unnecessary. The details of ancience myths dont need to be taken literally but they give us some very important trutjs about the uniqueness of humans and the possibility of humans having a relationship with God.

  
  

  Some christians believe the evolution was a process started by God and that it is the mechanism by which God brings life
• (biblical accounts of creation) a myth??-


  a story that is used to convey important truths but not meant to be taken literally
• (biblical accounts of creation) the creation story as compatible with science:

  Some other christians dont believe the world was created in 6 days.This is because they say that God's time is not the same as our time. This view would suggest that each day of the week in the creation story actually represents a longer period of time-maybe even billions of years. This makes the creation account more compatible with the evidence provided by science about the age and the deve
• Plymouth Brethren christian denomination focus on__

  holiness and purity of God
• Irenaean Theodicy


  argued God allows evil and suffering exist.World deliberately created both good and bad so humans could learn whats right and good. This becomes known as soul-making theodicy suggests thats its through suffering we will learn and develop spiritually.God allows suffering as he wants our souls to develop.
• Augustinian Theodicy


  God created world as perfect according to Genesis. There is no evil in Gods creation. Augustine argues evil is in fact the absence of goodness. Evil is when something good becomes corrupted and lacks its intended perfection.

  Human free will is when evil comes into existence
• What do Christians today think about evil and suffering?


  diff views among diff christian denominations. Problem of evil one of the greatest barriers to believe in God.

  Some conservation Christians see suffering in the way Augustine did, natural result of the sinful nature of humans.

  Other christians believe worlds a test.Human evil something humans are responsible for and should deal with.

  Without natural disasters no opportunity for people to show their love for others, as they are able to do when people are in need.

  Another view, God has a purpose that humans would never fully understand.
• Where can the accounts of Jesus's life be found?

  The 4 gospels in the New Testament
• What do the 4 gospels focus on regarding Jesus's life?


  The things he said, what he did, and what happened to him
• Why is Jesus's life important for Christians?


  He serves as an example for how Christians should live their lives
• What titles are associated with Jesus in Christianity?

  Messiah, Son of God, Lord, Savior God
• what is Jesus important to christians?


  - Son of God

  -His death is a sacrifice that provides the means by which humans can be brought back into relationship with God
• Jesus as the Son of God:


  -Christians believe Jesus was God incarnated (human form)

  - Conceived by the Holy Spirit

  - Born without sin
• Jesus as the Messiah:


  - 'Messiah' meaning annointed one

  -By using title christians are referring to Jesus as King or Lord.

  -Believe he was sent by God to be saviour of humanity

  -Through his life christians believe their relationship can be restored with God.
• Jesus as Lord and Saviour:


  -Christians refer to Jesus as their saviour

  -Bible teaches after fall humans and God relationship broken,since then all humans born with original sin.

  -Jesus sent to Earth by God to take punishment for all human sin and restore broken relationship with God and Humanity

  - His death was a sufficient payment for human sin because he himself was perfect and not affected by original sin.

  -Christians worship Jesus and try to follow his eg as they live out their lives.They recognise him as their Lord.
• Whys Acknowledging Jesus as Lord important to Christians?


  -Recognise his divine authority and they are willing to submit to his rules in their lives.