christian belief Quote mainly

Question 1

what is jesus

Answer 1

begotten not created

Question 2

where does it say : We believe in one God

Answer 2

nicene creed

Question 3

statement of monotheism

Answer 3

You shall have no Gods before me - nicene creed

Question 4

statement of omnipotence of god

Answer 4

Nothing is impossible for God

Question 5

where does it say : I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and Earth

Answer 5

apostle’s creed

Question 6

god as the creator

Answer 6

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth

Question 7

proof of god creating the earth

Answer 7

And God said “Let there be light,” and there was light

Question 8

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made

Answer 8

shows him as creator

Question 9

incarnation

Answer 9

The Word became flesh and lived among us

Question 10

afterlife

Answer 10

You are dust, and to dust you shall return

Question 11

where does it say : Forgive us our trespasses [sins], as we forgive those who trespass [sin] against us

Answer 11

lords prayer

Question 12

evangelism + mission work quote

Answer 12

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Question 13

persecution quote

Answer 13

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Question 14

pacifist quote

Answer 14

Do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also

Question 15

charity quote

Answer 15

Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor

Question 16

God created mankind in his own image

Answer 16

imageo dei

Question 17

Love thy neighbour as yourself

Question 18

gender quote husband

Answer 18

Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you

Question 19

gender quote woman learn

Answer 19

A woman should learn in quietness and full submission

Question 20

head of fmaily gender quote

Answer 20

The head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man

Question 21

free will argument - inconsistent triad

Answer 21

evil is caused by the free will of humans, god gives the choice to humans as he wants them to have the choice to follow him.

Question 22

soul making argument - inconsistent triad

Answer 22

you need to overcome hurdles so god can make sure you’re a good person. how he differentiates

Question 23

contrast argument - inconsisten triad

Answer 23

to feel joy you must feel sadness

Question 24

silence and trust argument - inconsistent triad

Answer 24

christians must believe in gods plan and not question his decisions and think that he has a reason for the evil.

Question 25

how does belief in the trinity influence Christians today x4

Answer 25

1. baptism - they are baptised in the name of god the father son and the holy spirit
2. makes Christians appreciate the relationships in their lives as god made the world to be shared
3. makes Christians practice equality as the father, son and holy spirit are all equal
4. makes Christians want to be active and go out as the holy spirit gives them the energy to do so

Question 26

what is the hypostatic union

Answer 26

a belief that jesus has two persoanl natures - god and human

Question 27

criticisms of the incarnation x3

Answer 27

1. docetism - flesh suit - jesus only appeared as a human.
2. ebionites - jesus was a regular human and was the same as other prophets such as Muhammed. he was adopted by god
3. arianism - jesus lived in a small category between humans and god.

all of these had their own problems

Question 28

why is the incarnation important for christians today? x4

Answer 28

1. they can focus on jesus in their prayers
2. creates a bridge between humans and god, more relatable
3. means god can be in solidarity with humans in pain
4. humans can treasure the material world as god became material.

Question 29

why is the crucifixion important to christians today? x5

Answer 29

1. they can be salvated and purified from their separation with god
2. shows god as omnibenevolent as he is willing to do anything for humans
3. god can empathise with humans as they suffer
4. sets an example for Christians to follow - they should put people first just as jesus did
5. without the crucifixion you cant have the resurrection which is god’s ultimate sign of power over evil.

Question 30

why is easter irl? x3

Answer 30

1. the gospels dont differ - they are all the same
2. if the story was made up, the disciples did a bad job as women were the one to discover the tomb and weren’t allowed to testify etc weren’t reliable.

Question 31

how does one become salvated?

Answer 31

1. through doing good works - acting in line with jesus’ law of loving thy neighbour.
2. grace - selfless love from god received by humans regardless of who they are
3. holy spirit - all of the above is guided by the holy spirit

Question 32

what happens in the afterlife?

Answer 32

there will be a day of judgement where god will marry me. christians debate whether there will be a day of judgement when jesus will return.

Question 33

afterlife judgement day quote

Answer 33

‘beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come’