Belief in God Flashcards

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What does monotheistic mean?

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believing in one God

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What are five characteristics of God?

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-omnipotent (all-powerful)
-omniscient (all-knowing)
-omnipresent (God is everywhere)
-benevolent (all-loving)
-just

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What are Bible quotations for God’s omnipotence? (2)

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-‘for nothing is impossible without God’
-‘it is you who made the heavens and the earth by your great power’

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What are Bible quotations for God’s omniscience? (2)

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-‘for he knows the secrets of the heart’
-‘he knows everything’

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What are Bible quotations for God’s omniscience? (2)

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-‘for he knows the secrets of the heart’
-‘he knows everything’

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What are Bible quotations for God’s benevolence? (2)

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-‘God is love’
-‘his steadfast love endures forever’

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What are Bible quotations for God’s omnipresence? (1)

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-‘you know when I sit down and when I rise up’

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What are Bible quotations for God’s fairness? (1)

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-‘God is a righteous judge’

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What is the Trinity?

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-it is the three forms of the one God.

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What is a quote in the Bible for monotheism?

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-‘the Lord is one’

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What are three features of the Trinity?

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-Christians believe in one God, the religion is monotheistic.
-Christians believe there are three equals, yet distinct, persons in one God.
-All three forms of the God have three separate and unique roles.

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Give three reasons why the Trinity is important.

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-it helps distinguish the Christian faith from other religions.
-it helps to appreciate the complexity of God.
-it helps Christians understand God better as each form has different characteristics for their roles.

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Give three reasons how the trinity is used in worship.

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-Christians bless themselves by making the sign of the cross and offering prayers.
-prayers such as the Lord’s prayer, the Nicene Creed refer to the Trinity.
-some church hymns refer to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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How is the Father like and give a quote?

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-he is the powerful creator of everything.
-The Nicene Creed states the father is the ‘maker of heavens and earth’

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How is the Son like and give a quote?

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-the son is Jesus Christ who came to earth as God in human form (incarnation).
-the Nicene Creed states the Son was crucified ‘for us and for our salvation’.

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How is the Holy Spirit like and give a quote?

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-the Holy Spirit is the invisible power of God that works within the world today to guide and inspire us.
-The Nicene Creed states the Holy Spirit is the ‘giver of life’.

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What is the incarnation?

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-the word incarnation means ‘becoming flesh’
-it is used by Christians to explain how God took human form through Jesus.

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What is the Bible quote for the incarnation?

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-‘the word became flesh’

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What three ways indicated that Jesus was God?

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-he performed miracles.
-he was resurrected after death.
-people worshipped and prayed to Jesus.

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What three ways indicated that Jesus was human?

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-he showed human emotions such as amazement/sorrow.
-he had a human body.
-Jesus got tired, thirsty and hungry.

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What are two quotes about Jesus and his importance and explain them?

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‘this man has done nothing wrong.’ shows that Jesus was without sin and was a role model.
-‘by his wounds you have been healed’ he is benevolent as he died for our salvation.

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Why is the incarnation important to Christians? (3)

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-it shows God is entirely without sin, he was a role-model.
-without Jesus sacrificing himself for our salvation, Christians would not have atonement.
-it gave God a unique perspective of humans, it enabled him to understand and empathise with us.

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What is the Passion?

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-it is the name used to describe the last few days of Jesus’ life. It is made up of a number of key events.

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What happened during the Last Supper, a quote for it and its importance?

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-Jesus shared his last meal with his disciples.
-‘do this in remembrance of me’
-demonstrates Jesus’ omniscience as he knew he was going to be betrayed.

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What happened during the Betrayal, a quote and its importance?

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-soldiers came for Jesus as Judas betrayed him.
-‘turn the other cheek’
-it enabled the crucifixion to happen

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What happened during the Crucifixion and its importance?

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-Jesus was sentenced to death on the cross.
-It is important as it enabled salvation to happen and allowed Christians to have access to heaven.

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What is the resurrection, a quote and its importance?

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-Jesus was brought back to life three days after his crucifixion.
-‘on the third day, he rose again’
-it showed Jesus’ omnipotence and that there is life after death.

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What happened during the ascension and its importance?

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-the resurrected Jesus ascended to heaven after 40 days.
-it shows God’s omnipotence.

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What three things (quotes) that Jesus said before the ascension?

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-‘make disciples of all nations’
-‘be baptised in the name of the Son, Father and Holy Spirit.’
-‘i will be with you always’

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What are the two ways Christians interpret the Creation Story and explain it?

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-Literally:they believe the world was created in 7 days by God and he made different element of it each day.
-Non-literally:they believe the creation story is a metaphor for a longer period and science and religion work together to explain creation.

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What are three features of the Creation Story?

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-God made plants and trees on Day 3.
-God made humans on Day 6.
-God rested on Day 7.

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What are three key quotes about creation and explain them?

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-‘in his own image’ : shows that God created humans perfectly in his own view.
-‘increase in number’ :humans should procreate.
-‘seed-bearing plant’ :God has given us food.

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What was the role of the Word in creation and a quote?

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-the Word was at the start of creation,he was the source of life.
-‘in the Beginning was the Word’

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What was the role of the Holy Spirit in Creation and a quote?

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-the Holy Spirit was at the start of creation too and is present in creation.
-the spirit was the guardian of God’s creation.
-‘spirit of God was hovering over the waters’

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What are the two opinions on how Christians should treat the world and explain them?

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-Stewards: Humans should take care of the world and everything in it.
-Dominion: Humans should rule the world and have authroity over it.

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What are arguments for stewardship (3)?

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-humans are looking after the earth for God,they are temporary keepers so they must return it in the condition that God would’ve wanted.
-we should care for the environment to ensure God’s creation is passed on to future generations.
-‘the Earth is the Lord’s’

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What are arguments for Dominion? (2)

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-God made the world for us as a gift so we can be in charge of it and use it as we want.
-‘rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky’, we have authority and have been given the role to eliminate.

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What is eschatology?

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-life after death

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What are beliefs about resurrection, a quote and how it impacts Christians today?

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-Christians believe death is not the end and this was proven when Jesus came back to life.
-‘on the third day,he rose again’
-this may give Christians hope if they are bereaving.

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What are beliefs about judgement, a quote and how it impacts Christians today?

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-Christians believe God is just and will decide whether Christians go to heaven or hell. They also believe Jesus will be involved and offer us the opportunity of salvation.
-‘the righteous to eternal life’ (Parable of Sheep and Goats)
-reminds them to follow the commandments of God so they will be judged favourably.

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What are beliefs about heaven,two quotes and how it impacts Christians today?

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-eternal life with God,no suffering.
-‘holy city’
-‘there will be no death or mourning or crying or pain’
-gives Christians motivation to do good deeds as there will be a reward.

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What are beliefs about hell,two quotes and how it impacts Christians today?

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-hell is complete pain and absence from the love of God, for unrepentant sinners.
-‘eternal fire’ , ‘torment goes up forever and forever’
-may cause Christians to be fearful of God and therefore,act to please him as best as they can.

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Why do Christians believe in life after death? (3)

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-God is benevolant and would want to spend time with his followers.
-Jesus spoke about heaven , ‘my father’s house has many rooms’
-‘Jesus rose again according to the scriptures’ if death is not the end for Jesus, it is not the end for us either.

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What are two divergent understandings about eschatology?

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-some understand heaven and hell as physical places (Evangelical Christians) whereas others see it as spiritual ideas.
-some believe in the Second Coming or the return of Jesus from heaven to earth.

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What does salvation, atonement and repentance mean?

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-salvation-forgiveness of sins.
-atonement-restoring the relationship with God.
-repentance-changing your actions and attitude in response to God.

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What is the role of Christ in salvation(3)?

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-he was sent by God to repair the relationship between humanity and God.
-he was free from sin so was able to take the role of being sacrificed.
-the Bible states that God sent Jesus to atone for the sins of humanity in order to be reunited with God in heaven.

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What are different understandings of Jesus sacrifice for humanity (2)?

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-Jesus’ death as a divine sacrifice represents God’s love for humanity.
-Jesus’ death is the victory of good over evil, as Jesus was used as ransom to stop the devil having any hold over humanity.

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What is the importance of salvation to Christians today (2)?

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-short term:it allowed us to restore our relationship with God.
-long term:Jesus’ death which forgave our sins allowed us access to heaven.

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What are the two types of evil and suffering and two example of each of them?

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-Moral Evil: evil caused by humans, murder, war.
-Natural Evil:evil caused by nature,volcanoes,disease

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What are two reasons why suffering may raise problems for Christian’s belief in God?

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-if God is benevolant, he would want to stop suffering yet suffering still exist so either God is not benevolant or he doesn’t exist.
-if God is omnipotent, he would be able to stop suffering yet suffering still exist so either God is not omnipotent or he doesn’t exist.

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What is the Biblical Christian response to the problem of evil (and a quote)?

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-The Fall: Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.
-This caused Original Sin and the world was no longer perfect.
-The Bible states, ‘ cursed is the ground because of you’.

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What are two other Christian responses to the problem of evil (and a quote for one of them)?

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-Vale of Soul Making: suffering has been placed by God so we can develop good virtues.The Bible states, ‘suffering produces perserverance’.
-Free Will: humans have freedom to choose between good and bad,some people abuse their freedom which results in moral evil.