Christian Beliefs Flashcards
What is moral evil
Evil created via humans e.g. murder
What is natural evil
Evil created not by humans e.g. tsunamis
Christians who believe Genesis is true word for word are known as
Fundamentalists/ Literalists
What is “the word” known as in the Bible
Jesus (the son)
List the four main events in Jesus’ life
Incarnation ( his birth)
Crucifixion ( killed on the cross)
Resurrection( brought back to life)
Ascension ( went back to heaven, he did not die)
What is salvation
Saved from sin
What does salvation through good works mean
Means being saved through following the laws and commandments of God
What role do Christians belief Jesus played in salvation
- Jesus died on the cross- allowed humans to be forgiven for their sins and reunite with God
- Jesus took the penalty for human sins by dying on the cross
What are the three salvations
Grace
Law
Spirit
What does atonement mean
Making amends for your wrong doing
What’s the difference between salvation and atonement
Salvation is being saved whilst atonement is fixing your own wrong
What story states that Judgement day will happen
The Nicene Creed
