Christian: Beliefs Flashcards

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Christians describe God as (3)

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Omnipotent, loving and just.

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What is the problem of evil

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If god is omnipotent and omnibenevolent then why does suffering exist.

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Is Christianity monotheism or a polytheistic religion

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Monotheism; Christians along with muslim and jews believe in the oneness of god.

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What is the trinity?

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God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit

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What was the Holy Spirits role in creation.
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We know from the Bible Genesis that God the Holy Spirit was present at creation - ‘‘And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.’’ (Genesis 1:1–2)

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Who is God the Son also known as (2)
Each backed up with a quote.

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The World - “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.’’ (John 1:14).
Jesus - After Jesus walks on water his disciples say ‘‘You really are the Son of God!” (Matthew 14:33)

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What was the God the Son’s role in creation.
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We know from the Colossians that God the son was also present at creation - ‘‘In the beginning was the Word’’ (Colossians 1:15-17)

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What do Christians believe will happen in the Afterlife
(3 main points).

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  1. Christians believe that we will be resurrected
  2. Judged by god for the good and bad actions we have committed in this world.
  3. Be sent to heaven and hell
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What is Heaven.
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Christians alike Muslims and other religions believe that heaven is place of great beauty and peacefulness, Often portrayed as the best place a human can be. Where believers and people who have led good lives will go.
‘‘They will go to eternal punishment but the righteous to eternal life’’ - (Matthew 25:46 NIV)

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What is Hell.
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Christians alike Muslims and other religions also believe that hell is a place of punishment, a place of torment and pain. Where nonbelievers or people who have led bad life’s go.
‘‘They will go to eternal punishment but the righteous to eternal life’’ - (Matthew 25:46 NIV)

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What is the Incarnation.
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The incarnation is when the Word/Son of God/ Jesus became flesh. - “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.’’ (John 1:14).

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What is the Crucifixion
Quote - (forgiveness)

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This is when Jesus was Crucified and killed for the sins of humanity.
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do - (Luke 23:34).

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What is the Resurrection .
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This is when Jesus came back to life after the crucification. ‘‘He is not here, He has risen.’’ - (Matthew 28:6)

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What is the Ascension.

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The ascension is when Jesus ascended up into heaven from the earth.

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What is original sin
Reference to a story

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Original sin is the first ever sin committed by Adam and Eve, it’s believed that since the fall every human was born with flaw capable of disobeying god.
- ‘story of the fall’ (Genesis chapter 1-3)

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16
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What was Jesus’ main reason for coming to earth.

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To reunite us with God through the ultimate sacrifice: his own life due to the human flaw of Original Sin. The reconciliation between God and humanity is known as Atonement.

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What is salvation

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Salvation is the soul being saved from death and sin, allowing it to reach heaven.

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What are the three means of salvation.
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Salvation through Spirit.
Salvation through law.
Salvation through grace.
‘‘By the grace of god I am what I am’’ - (1 Corinthians 15:10)

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What is salvation through spirit.

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Christians believe that God the holy Spirit works toward helping Christians do the right thing. It’s present as conscienceless giving humans a sense of guilt for wrongdoings and a sense of righteousness for good-doings.

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What is salvation through Law

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Christians believe that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus made it possible for salvation through Law. Everybody must do their best to live by God’s law as laid out in the Bible in order to receive his blessing of salvation through Law.

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What is Salvation through Grace

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Grace is the unconditional love that God has for humankind and can solely be achieved by believing in God and his Son Jesus Christ.

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What do other Christians believe about heaven and hell?
(Catholic)

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Roman Catholic christians believe that going to hell means that any connection to God will be severed (cut out). This state of exclusion is catholics idea of hell.