Chirstian Life Flashcards
1
Q
What are the sacraments?
A
Is a rite of passage, ceremony or event where the grace and the power of god can be received.
For example, baptism.
2
Q
What is the purpose of prayer?
A
- to become closer with god
- to ask for forgiveness
- to praise and thank god
3
Q
What is eschatology?
A
The are of belief about life after death which that
- there is about there is life after death in heaven.
- the immortal soul is that your soul lives in after the death of your physical body
- some believe in universalism which is where because of gods omnibenevolence, everyone will got o heaven
4
Q
what is liturgical worship?
A
Public worship that uses set prayers and rituals so everything follows the same format
5
Q
WHat is non liturgical worship?
A
Music plays a big part and it is often spontaneous
6
Q
How do Christians worship?
A
- prayer
- Christian sermon
- singing hymn’s/music
7
Q
What are chirstian beliefs about prayer?
A
- Thanking god
- re affirming the characteristics of god
- intercession-help to become selfless
- asking for forgiveness
- ask help for others
8
Q
What is intercession?
A
- prayer for others making you selfless
- helps others
- inspires others to help others
9
Q
Why is thanks giving an important part of prayer
A
- re affirms the characteristics of god
- refocuses on his power
- teaches not to take things for granted
10
Q
What is bad about pilgrimage?
A
- god never asked you to
- doubts the omnipresence of god as you go to a place to worship god when god is everywhere at once
- worships a place rather than god
- doubts god can heal anyone anywhere
11
Q
What is good about pilgrimage?
A
- become closer to god
- follow example of jesus
- in hope of being cured
- unity with other christians
