Resurrection and crucifixion

• What is atonement?

  The action of making amends for a wrong doing
• "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"
• What does Incarnation mean?

  Becoming flesh or taking human form
• What does Resurrection mean?


  Rising from the dead
• What is blasphemy?


  A religious offence which includes claiming to be God
• Why is Jesus' crucifixion so important?

  His death was to atone for all of humanity's sins.
• When he was crucified, Jesus acted in the place of the sacrificial lamb.
• Why did Jesus have to die?

  1. Sacrifice: to atone for our sins
  2. Suffering: to understand our suffering so God can forgive us
  3. Love: God loved the world so much that he was willing to sacrifice his only son to experience our suffering
  4. Resurrection: reinforced that Jesus is omnipotent
• What is the significance of resurrection and ascension?

  Resurrection: shows the power of good (Jesus) and bad (persecutors). By accepting Jesus, Christians feel that they may be resurrected and do not fear death and are reassured that their sins may be forgiven.

  Ascension: Jesus is with God and provides comfort and guidance.
• "Behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath"