Christian Beliefs🫀 Flashcards
Quote for ascension
“He was taken up to heaven as they watched him, and a cloud hid him from their sight.” (Acts 1:9)
Why is the ascension important:
-it signifies the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry
-good over evil
-jesus’ second coming, Christian’s should be prepared for judgement
Why is the resurrection important:
-proves God’s omnipotence, because Jesus could overcome death
-teaches Christians to have faith
-death is not the end so Christians should not be afraid of it
Fundamentalist view on creation
-Believe the Genesis story is literal
-god created the world in 7 days
-God established the natural order of creation
-“they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky.” Genesis
Liberalist view on creation:
-god and science work harmoniously together
-Pope Francis-Genesis is still an important story, should not be taken literally
Science approach to creation
-natural evolution, the big bang theory proves it wrong
-catholics are open to this view
-“we cannot ask the Bible to give us scientific responses.”
When was the ressurection
Easter Sunday
Quote for jesus’ resurrection
“The son of the man must be handed over to the sinners, be crucified, and three days later, rise to life.” Luke 24:1-12