Christian Beliefs

Question 1

The nature of God

Answer 1

God is: omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, benevolent, just

Question 2

Influences that god is love

Answer 2

Christian’s know they are loved and will spread love to others as God did

Question 3

Influences that god is just

Answer 3

They know God’s treatment to them are just; Christian’s learn to treat others the same way: to be fair minded in making decisions, and be fair to others, regardless of their treatment

Question 4

The problem of evil and suffering, why do they exist

Answer 4

Doesn’t align with the omnibenevolent god
Evil and suffering exist as punishment for things we do wrong
Test their faith, show free will he has given to humans
Learn and take responsibility from evil and suffering

Question 5

Is god responsible for evil/ everything?

Answer 5

Christian’s do not blame god for moral evil: it is the temptations that encourage acts of disloyalty

Question 6

God and the trinity

Answer 6

Three persons in one
All three are equal, and are different versions/forms of God

Question 7

Influences of the trinity

Answer 7

They give and receive blessings in the name of the trinity
It influences them to be thankful for the Son, Jesus to be sent to Earth
They think the spirit is always with them, giving comfort and protection

Question 8

The creation beliefs

Answer 8

God created the world out of love, in seven ‘days’
Day 5 created life
Day 6 created humans that are good
Day7 is dear day and is holy

Question 9

Influences of the creation

Answer 9

Christian’s want to show respect to God by looking after the Earth, since God made it out of love for mankind
Believe in God’s omnipotence, for “let there be light” and there was light

Question 10

Beliefs about afterlife

Answer 10

Believe souls leave one’s body, and possibly go to heaven hell or purgatory
Also about resurrection where one’s soul reborns into a new body
Judgement day for god to decide with justice and mercy where one goes
Perishable

Question 11

Heaven and hell

Answer 11

Heaven is a place of eternal goodness and happiness with god
Hell is a life without god, separation forever. Some believe it’s not torture, just not given a new life

Question 12

Influences of heaven and hell

Answer 12

They believe there is life after death- follow Jesus’ teachings and behave well like Jesus described
Help people and develop this nature, and transform into the holy spirit

Question 13

Incarnation

Answer 13

Jesus was born fully human and fully divine at the same time
Jesus taught people how they should live

Question 14

Influences of the incarnation

Answer 14

Jesus was the Son of God, Christian’s believe whatever he said was the truth because technically he is God in another form
Christians appreciate the love God has to send his only son who later sacrifices for christians -> this gratitude inspires compassion
Jesus is a role model

Question 15

The crucifixion

Answer 15

Jesus was executed, his sacrifice was capable of breaking down the barrier that humans had generated between themselves and god through sins- ego and selfishness

Question 16

Influences of the crucifixion

Answer 16

Christians are thankful for his sacrifice, allowing a chance to be reunited with God again. They will thank god by doing good for others, and worship Jesus as God. They pray and reflect what Jesus did for them, and meditate on this idea to develop a deeper understanding

Question 17

The resurrection

Answer 17

Most important point in Jesus’ life- Easter Sunday
Risen from the dead as he proclaimed
It proves humans can have a life after death in heaven with god, death is not the end
Also proves God’s omnipotence, Jesus as the Son of God

Question 18

Influence of the resurrection

Answer 18

Helps Christian believe life after death, eg when a close member dies, they know they’ll be with god and see them again
It is also proof that Jesus was the son of god, validating Christian beliefs

Question 19

The ascension

Answer 19

Four days after resurrection he was taken up to heaven watched by the disciples
It marks his human life had ended in crucifixion, and return to glory as god

Question 20

Influences of the ascension

Answer 20

The belief Jesus is part of Trinity is confirmed
Jesus gave disciples a task to evangelise before he returned to heaven , so Christians will “go and make disciples of all nations”
Belief that heaven is achievable, so work towards that

Question 21

Sins

Answer 21

The act that goes against God’s laws(‘love god’, ‘love thy neighbour’) , a barrier to salvation
Try not to sin or truly be sorry when you do

Question 22

Original sin

Answer 22

Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit in Garden of Eden
Humans now inherited this ‘sin’
Not actual sin but the temptation to commit
Baptise to protect against temptation

Question 23

Atonement

Answer 23

To being one with god again on the right terms

Question 24

What is Salvation

Answer 24

About getting into heaven by repenting for one’s own sins

Question 25

Influences of salvation

Answer 25

Thankfulness for Jesus’ sacrifice, without which they can’t have salvation
They try to obey God’s laws, show compassion through good deeds