1.1.13 ( Eschtologocial beliefs ) Flashcards
What did many Christians believe about what would happen once Jesus returns from Heaven ?
He would replace all the evil and sin in the world
What is the Parousia ?
The second coming of Jesus
How do most Christians view the second coming
It is a way expressing the belief that God has a plan which is yet to be completed
But some believe the second coming is apocalyptic
What is the Christians belief about human beings
Human beings posses an immortal soul that is distinct from their physical body. The soul cannot be seen and separates us from creatures and other human beings
What does 1 Corinthians 15:42 - 44 state ?
It explains humans imperfect and immortal bodies will die but their spiritual bodies will be resurrected
What did Jesus’s resurrection show Christians ?
That there is a life after death
Why do Christians believe the resurrection is a eschatological belief ?
Because many Christians believe that at the end of time all the dead will be raised to be judged by God
define Hell
eternal separation from God after Death
define Annihilation
Being completely destroyed so as to no longer exist !
Why are people sent to hell ?
It is a punishment people will face if they have not repented and received salvation during their time on Earth
What are the Christian views on hell ?
It is a place of eternal suffering and punishment
Annihilation
It is a way of expressing an eternal existence with outs Gods presence and blessing
Define heaven
Eternal life after death in the presence of God
How do people earn to go to Heaven
They show repentance and received salvation
How does the Bible describe Heaven
Using many images , including those of blinding light , singing and beauty.
Heaven is a place were suffering and evil doesn’t exist
define Purgatory
A place for the purification of the elect
