Christian Beliefs

• What are the key characteristics of God?

  1. Omnipotent: all-powerful
  2. Omnibenevolent: all-loving
  3. Just: fair
  4. Omniscient: all-knowing
  5. Immanent: God is present and takes active role in humanity
  6. Eternal: God is everlasting.
• What is the belief in the Trinity?

  Idea that God existed in three persons- The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
• What quote in the bible highlights the idea of the trinity?

  " Saw the spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, this is my son, whom I love"
• What are the key characteristics and roles of The Father?

  God the Father is the God of the old testament.

  He created the Heaven and Earth and sustains them.

  Described as the descendant part of God.

  Title, "Father" is a mark of respect.

  Quote- " Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect"
• What are the key characteristics and roles of the Son?

  Jesus is the incarnation of God in human form. He is seen as the immanent and personal part of God, who understands human suffering.

  Role is to provide a model for the christian behaviour in obedience.
• What are the key characteristics and role of the Holy Spirit?

  The presence of God in the world.

  "he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- The Holy Spirit"

  immanent yet impersonal.

  Guides the church.
• In what order did god create the universe?

  1)Light and darkness

  2)The sky

  3)Oceans, land and plants

  4)The sun, moons and stars

  5)Creatures of the water and sky

  6)Land animals and humans.
• How was Adam and Eve created?

  They were the first two humans and lived in " The Garden of Eden".

  • "God created mankind in his own image; male and female he created them" - important as it shows humans that they are important to God, so everyone should be respectful.
  • "made man from the dust of the ground", "made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man"
• What are the different responses to the creation story?

  Literal (creationists) : Fundamental Christians- happened exactly as its told in the Bible

  Mythical: The creation story is a myth. explains God made the earth but didn't fully explain how.

  Liberal: Understand the events however are open to other theories such as the Big Bang.
• Quote describing the belief in creation-

  "In beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth... and the spirit of God was overing over the waters": the HS was active in creation.
• Describe the incarnation of Jesus

  • Act by which the Holy spirit of God made Mary pregnant- birthing God as a human: "He was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man"
  • an angel (Gabriel) told Mary she was to have a son: " the holy one to be born will be called the son of God"
  • His teachings have authority as they are the word of God: "The word became flesh and is dwelling among us"
  • When Jesus was baptised a voice from heaven spoke- "this is my son with whom I am pleased"
• What is the importance of Jesus' crucifixion?

  1. God will forgive those who commit sins if they are truly sorry.
  2. God understands human suffering
  3. Shows suffering is a part of human life
  4. Shows Jesus was both God and man
  5. Teaches christians that forgiveness is possible
  6. Teaches Christians God is omnibenevolent- all-loving.
• what is the resurrection of Jesus?

  Jesus, after crucified, was placed in a tomb.

  Jesus' female followers went to prepare the body for a proper burial. No body was found.

  Angels told them that Jesus had risen from the dead and that they should pass on the word to his followers.

  "Why do you look for the living amongst the dead? He is not here; he has risen"
• What is the significance of Jesus' resurrection?

  1)Shows the power of good over evil

  2)Shows Christians they do not have to be afraid of dying and the power of God

  3)Assures Christians that God will forgive their sins if they follow the teachings of Christianity- this will allow them to become closer to God.
• What was the significance of Jesus' ascension?

  1. Shows that Jesus is actually with God. Paves the way for the holy spirit to provide comfort and guidance.
  2. Offers human hope for eternal life.
• What do Christians believe about resurrection?

  Some believe that a person's soul is resurrected as soon as they die.

  others believe that Jesus will return to judge and the dead will be raised (judgement day.

  Catholics believe that the resurrection is a bodily one in which people will once again retrieve their old body but in a glorified state in which suffering does not exist.