Christian beliefs Flashcards
Who do Christian’s believe created the universe?
Christians believe that God created the universe
Where is the creation story recounted
The creation story is recounted in chapter 1 Genesis
Genesis 1:1?
Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth”
What is ‘literal creationism’
The idea that the creation story in the Bible is factually accurate and should be interpreted literally
What are the 3 main denominations in Christianity?
Protestant, Orthodox, Catholic
What is the Nicene Creed?
“We believe in one God”
One quote supporting the fact that God is omnipotent
“Nothing is impossible with God” [Luke 1:37]
One quote supporting the fact that God is omnibenevolent
“God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that those who believe in him shall not perish but live an eternal life”
What does it mean when God is ‘just’?
God is the Perfect giver of justice
Who is Jesus
Jesus was, in human form, the incarnation of God
How was Jesus conceived? Which angel explained his conception to Virgin Mary?
Jesus was not sexually conceived, angel Gabriel explained to Virgin Mary of the “immaculate conception”
What is “immaculate conception”?
Immaculate conception is the idea that Virgin Mary was free of the original sin since the moment she was conceived
[John 1;4]? (Quote describing Jesus’ incarnation)
“The word became flesh and dwelt among us” [John 1;4]
List the Holy Trinity and what each person does
The father - creator of the universe
The son - the person who incarnated on Earth as God (Jesus)
The Holy Spirit - influences, guides and sustains all life
Which people arrested Jesus? Why did they arrest Jesus? What was Jesus charged with?
The Romans arrested Jesus. They thought he was a rebel. They charged him with treason.