Christian beliefs

Question 1

what r the 3 main denominations of Christianity?

Answer 1

protestant, catholic, orthodox

Question 2

what is the trinity?

Answer 2

the belief that there are 3 persons in the one God; the father, the son, the holy spirit

Question 3

define incarnation

Answer 3

becoming flesh, taking human form

Question 4

who is god the father?

Answer 4

the creator of earth and all living things

Question 5

who is god the son?

Answer 5

Jesus - incarnate of God

Question 6

who is the holy spirit?

Answer 6

the spirit sent by God to influence, guide and sustain earth and life.

Question 7

what is ‘the word?’

Answer 7

term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son

Question 8

complete the quote: ‘In the beginning…’

Answer 8

‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.’

Question 9

complete the quote: ‘And God said,…’

Answer 9

‘And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light’

Question 10

what book of the bible was about creation?

Answer 10

genesis

Question 11

complete the quote: ‘In the beginning there was the word…’

Answer 11

‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with god, and the Word was God’

Question 12

complete the quote: ‘but before they came together…’

Answer 12

‘but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.’

Question 13

complete the quote: ‘The Word became flesh…’

Answer 13

‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us’

Question 14

complete the quote: ‘When Jesus was baptised,…’

Answer 14

‘When Jesus was baptised, a voice from Heaven said ‘you are my Son’

Question 15

How does jesus’ crucifixion affect Christians today?

Answer 15

• suffering is a part of life
• sin cant destroy their lives, if they accept jesus’ sacrifice

Question 16

how many days after the resurrection was the ascension?

Answer 16

40 days

Question 17

complete the quote: ‘While he was blessing them,…’

Answer 17

‘While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven’

Question 18

How does jesus’ resurrection affect Christians today?

Answer 18

• power of good over evil
• no need to fear death
• assurance that god is forgiving of sins

Question 19

How does jesus’ ascension affect Christians today?

Answer 19

• The holy spirit will provide comfort and guidance
• you can find a way to God if you repent

Question 20

what do different Christians believe about life after death?

Answer 20

• some believe person’s soul is resurrected soon after death
• in the future Jesus will return to judge and the dead will be raised

Question 21

complete the quote: ‘the body sown is…’

Answer 21

‘the body sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable.’

Question 22

what are differing christians views on the after life?

Answer 22

• begins upon death
• begins the day of judgment (Jesus will come to judge the living and the dead - apostles creed)

Question 23

what does salvation mean?

Answer 23

to be saved from sin and the consequences of it

Question 24

complete the quote: ‘For since death came…’

Answer 24

‘For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the death also comes through a man’

Question 25

define atonement

Answer 25

restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus

Question 26

what is the problem of evil and suffering?

Answer 26

clash between god being omnibenevolent & omnipotent and suffering existing