Christian beliefs Flashcards
what r the 3 main denominations of Christianity?
protestant, catholic, orthodox
what is the trinity?
the belief that there are 3 persons in the one God; the father, the son, the holy spirit
define incarnation
becoming flesh, taking human form
who is god the father?
the creator of earth and all living things
who is god the son?
Jesus - incarnate of God
who is the holy spirit?
the spirit sent by God to influence, guide and sustain earth and life.
what is ‘the word?’
term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son
complete the quote: ‘In the beginning…’
‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.’
complete the quote: ‘And God said,…’
‘And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light’
what book of the bible was about creation?
genesis
complete the quote: ‘In the beginning there was the word…’
‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with god, and the Word was God’
complete the quote: ‘but before they came together…’
‘but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.’
complete the quote: ‘The Word became flesh…’
‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us’
complete the quote: ‘When Jesus was baptised,…’
‘When Jesus was baptised, a voice from Heaven said ‘you are my Son’
How does jesus’ crucifixion affect Christians today?
- suffering is a part of life
- sin cant destroy their lives, if they accept jesus’ sacrifice
how many days after the resurrection was the ascension?
40 days
complete the quote: ‘While he was blessing them,…’
‘While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven’
How does jesus’ resurrection affect Christians today?
- power of good over evil
- no need to fear death
- assurance that god is forgiving of sins
How does jesus’ ascension affect Christians today?
- The holy spirit will provide comfort and guidance
- you can find a way to God if you repent
what do different Christians believe about life after death?
- some believe person’s soul is resurrected soon after death
- in the future Jesus will return to judge and the dead will be raised
complete the quote: ‘the body sown is…’
‘the body sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable.’
what are differing christians views on the after life?
- begins upon death
- begins the day of judgment (Jesus will come to judge the living and the dead - apostles creed)
what does salvation mean?
to be saved from sin and the consequences of it
complete the quote: ‘For since death came…’
‘For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the death also comes through a man’
