Christianity beliefs and teachings

• Monotheism


  Christians believe there is one God who created the world, gives them laws and judges them
• The Crucifixion


  Jesus died on Good Friday at 3pm as the sacrificial lamb. He suffered as a punishment for human sin. Proved he was human
• Hell


  It is a punishment for sin, it is eternally separated from God. Place of torture and torment
• The Trinity


  God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit- they are all God but different ways to experience him
• The Resurrection


  Jesus rose 3 days later on Easter Sunday. Proved he was the son of God, that sin is forgiven & heaven exists
• Salvation


  Jesus died to restore the relationship between God and humans. Humans can be saved & go to heaven
• Jesus


  He is the saviour and the Messiah. He died for human sins. He is fully human and fully divine. He performed miracles
• The Ascension


  40 days after the resurrection Jesus rose body and soul to heaven on a cloud. He is seated at Gods right hand
• Grace


  Gods unconditional love- some believe this will save us from sin. 'It is by grace you have been saved through Faith'
• Creation


  God created the world ex-nihilo (from nothing) in six days. He rested on the seventh. He made humans in his image
• Life after Death


  Christians believe they can go to heaven if they believe in God, do good deeds, follow the law & repent/forgive others
• Alternative Salvation


  Can be achieved through repentance and forgiveness of others. 'Forgive those who trespass against us"
• Our Father


  The word in Creation
• Judgement


  God judges everyone when they die, he is a fair judge and decides if you go to heaven, hell or purgatory
• Role of Christ


  Jesus died to fix the relationship between humans & God. They can now be forgiven for sin and go to heaven
• The spirt in Creation


  The Holy Spirit was "hovering over the waters' as God the Father created the world. The Holy Spirit is a guide for Christians
• Heaven


  It is a reward, you will be eternally with God. Where the soul goes after death. There are many rooms in my Fathers house'
• Atonement


  Christians must repent for their sin, and make amends. They must forgive others so they can be forgiven
• The Sacraments


  Infant Baptism, Believers Baptism
• The concept of the Holy Trinity in Christianity refers to the belief in one God existing in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
• 'the kingdom of God is within you'
• 'God is love' - 1 John 4:8
• Each person of the Trinity is distinct, yet all three are considered to be fully God.
• 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' - Mark 12:31
• 'blessed are the poor, blessed are those who mourn'
• 'Do not judge, or you too will be judged.' - Matthew 7:1
• In Christian doctrine, Jesus is considered both fully human and fully divine, having two distinct natures that coexist without confusion or division.
• God is omnipotent - all-powerful
• The Holy Trinity represents the unity and interdependence of these three aspects of God, emphasizing the importance of love, compassion, and community within the faith.
• God is omniscient - all knowing
• 'Love your neighbour as yourself' - Mark 12:31
• 'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.' - Matthew 5:6
• Jesus was born to Mary as part of God’s plan to save humanity from sin.
• Loving


  God gave Jews Free Will, Jews are God's chosen people, and therefore he cares for and protects them. Gave them the mitzvot out of love
• Merciful


  • God is a fair and just judge
  • God treats Jews with compassion as they are his chosen people
  • God is forgiving in nature
• Messiah


  Jews believe in a human male messiah. He will be a charismatic leader, know the Torah and return Jews to Israel. He will rebuild the temple and bring a time of peace. Anointed by God
• The Messianic Age


  Olam Haba – the World to come; the messianic age will be a time of peace
• Ten Commandments


  • 1 – 4 teach Jews how to treat God & build a relationship with him (mitzvot between man and God)
  • 5 – 10 teach Jews how to treat people (man and man)
• Healing the World (Tikkun Olam)


  • Taking care of God's creation (stewardship)
  • Making the world a better place
  • Helping the poor & those in need
  • Kindness to others (chesed)
  • Visiting the sick / caring for the elderly and showing compassion to all people
• Charity (Tzedakah)


  • Giving to the poor and those in need
  • Jews pay a tithe (% of money to charity)
  • They do not pick apples in the corner of orchids so they can feed the poor