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Christian Beliefs Flashcards

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Summarise Genesis 1

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God created :
Day 1: light and darkness were separated
Day 2: the sky to divide the water into two halves
Day 3: seas, land, plants, trees
Day 4: sun, moon, stars to light up the sky
Day 5: all species of animals
Day 6: human beings in his image

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Give three implications of the Genesis stories being different

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  • as they are so different and contradictory, we should not trust the Biblical accounts of the creation story
  • Although there are differences, it does not mean God did not create the world but that God is transcendent so we are unable to full understand the stories
  • The themes are more important so it does not matter if they differ
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Give the 2 different interpretations of creation stories?

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  • a literal interpretation ( Creationists)

- a metaphorical interpretation

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Give two ways Creationists interpret the creation stories

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  • the Bible is the literal ‘word of God’ and therefore historically true
  • God created the world in 6 days
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Give three ways Christians interpret the creation stories metaphorically.

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  • focus on the significance of themes/morals
  • believe it teaches about relationships between God, people, animals and the world
  • some believe in the DAY- AGE THEORY
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Define the Day-Age Theory

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God created the world as described in Genesis 1 but each day presents a period of time (could be eons) rather than 24 hours

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Summarise Genesis 2

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  • God created Adam from dust to take care of the Garden of Eden
  • God then created animals and birds to help Adam but this was not suitable
  • God then created a woman from the rib of Adam
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Give 3 reasons why the creation is important to Christians today ( link to SOA )

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  • John 1 teaches that Jesus was present from the start as the ‘Word’ and the Holy Spirit showing that the Trinity has always existed
  • Genesis 3 helps Christians understand why there is sin in the world due to the doctrine of original sin
  • ## Genesis 2 teaches that humans have responsibility over creation on behalf of God as he has given it to them - stewardship
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Name the events in the Last Days of Jesus’ life

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  • The Last Supper
  • Betrayal & Arrest
  • Denial of St Peter
  • Crucifixion
  • Resurrection
  • Ascension
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‘The Last Supper is the most significant event in Jesus’ life’ Give reasons for and against this statement

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  • for : he predicted that someone would betray him , showing his divinity and omniscience
  • started the sacrament of the Eucharist
    against: did not repair the relationship between God and Humanity
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What is the significance of The Denial Of Saint Peter?

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  • reveals human nature is inherently selfish and have an instinct for self preservation
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‘The Crucifixion is the most significant event in Jesus’ life’ Give reasons for and against this statement

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for: proves of Jesus’ humanity
- repaired the relationship between God and Humanity as he died to save humanity’s sins
against: it does not show Jesus’ divinity as he didn’t save anyone

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‘The resurrection is the most significant event in Jesus’ life’ Give reasons for and against this statement

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for:
- proves there is life after death
- confirms the Trinity as only a powerful God, like the creator could resurrect life after death
- proves that God did not abandon Jesus as he raised him from the dead, helps Christians in times of hardship
against: could be false and he wasn’t actually dead.

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The Ascension is the most significant event in Jesus’ life’ Give reasons for and against this statement

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for: - promises Perusia
- confirms Jesus’ divine nature
against: Perusia has yet to come

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What is Perusia?

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The second coming of Jesus

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What does ‘ Doubting Thomas’ teach us?

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-we should have faith in God without having to see him as Jesus says those that believe but have not seen are blessed by Him.

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Define Salvation.

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To be saved from sin and its consequences by God.

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Define Atonement.

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The restoration of humanity’s broken relationship with God through Jesus’ death.

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What is the need for salvation?

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  • Due to the Fall

- Concept of Original Sin

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What is The Doctrine of The Fall about? - link to SOA

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the introduction of evil to the world
Genesis 3 : Adam and Eve were created perfect. They disobeyed God, they fell from the perfect state and separated themselves from God.

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What is the concept of Original Sin?

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  • human beings are born imperfect and sinful and that this separates them from God
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Why do we need atonement?

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  • due to original sin, we can’t have a relationship with God. Sin is our barrier.
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Give 3 of Jesus’ roles in salvation ( include reference to SOA)

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  • Jesus is the only way to be saved and has become the ‘ cornerstone of Christianity as it is the way to have a relationship with God.
  • Jesus was sent so he could save humanity from sin so they can have eternal life, showing God’s life - John 3:16
  • Jesus’ sacrifice offered redemption for humanity
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Give two reasons why atonement and salvation are significant to Christians today?

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  • Restored relationship between God & humanity

- Confirms belief in an all-powerful & loving God

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Give 3 ways a Christian can achieve salvation

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through

  • following God’s Law
  • through faith
  • through God’s Grace
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Why can’t following God’s Law alone achieve salvation?

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  • Original sin taints humans this prevents them from redemption
  • Human beings cannot be justified by their actions alone – but by faith and grace.
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What is God’s Grace?

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Grace is God’s undeserved love.

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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Salvation?

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  • The Holy Spirit is present in conscience

- inspires and empowers believers to follow the steps to salvation.

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What is Eschatology?

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The branch of theology which looks at death, judgement, heaven and hell.

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What are the different beliefs with regards to life after death?

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  • The Day of Judgement
  • The Immortal Soul
  • Universalism
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What is Universalism?

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the belief that due to the love and mercy of God, everyone will go to heaven.

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What is Purgatory and which branch of Christianity believe in it

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A place where souls are cleansed and prepared for heaven.

- Catholics

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Where do Catholic draw their beliefs from?

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  • The Bible

- The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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What do Catholics believe leads to heaven?

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  • doing good works
  • faith
  • confession
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Where do Evangelical Protestants draw their beliefs from?

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  • The Bible

- The 39 Articles of Religion

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What do Evangelical Protestants believe leads to heaven?

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  • faith

- good deeds

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What do Liberal Protestants believe leads to heaven?- link to SOA

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John 3:16:

  • shows that faith is all that is required for salvation
  • Humans are fallible and so we will sin but will not go to hell as long as we believe and trust that Jesus died to save our sins
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Give three reasons why Jesus had to die for our salvation

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  • Sacrifice: Jesus had to die to take the punishment for sin so that humans can have a relationship with God and have eternal life
  • Moral example: Jesus was an example on how to live according to God’s way. His death is an example of love in action.
  • Victory: Jesus death and resurrection is seen as a victory over the battle of evil and sin
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What is the central belief of the afterlife in Christianity?

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  • most Christians believe in the final judgement and that there is a heaven and a hell.
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Give three Roman Catholic beliefs about eschatology

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  • They believe in the immortality of the soul and a bodily resurrection at Parousia
  • They believe in purgatory
  • Non believers’ souls will go to hell
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Give 2 Evangelical Protestant beliefs about eschatology

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  • if you have sinned and not repented then you go to hell

- good Christians will go to heaven

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Give 3 Liberal Protestant beliefs about eschatology

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  • believe in the immortality of the soul
  • Only non-Christians will go to hell
  • You are judged as soon as you die
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Give a literalist’s view on the afterlife

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  • there is a physical place called hell and heaven and we will all be resurrected after death
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Give a liberal reader’s view on the afterlife

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  • A liberal reader understands it metaphorically pointing to an underlying truth
    eg hell is place devoid of love rather than a pit of fire
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Give 3 reasons why beliefs about life after death are significant to Christians today

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  • They will try and live a good Christian life following the teachings of the Bible and not sinning to avoid hell
  • They might be less fearful about death because they know their soul will live on or be resurrected
  • It encourages missionary work as they may try and convert others to save them from hell

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