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.
Quote of Jesus affirming his identity of being king of the Jews in front of Pontius Pilate
“So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you king of the Jews?” “You have said so”, Jesus replied.”
Jesus adopted a forgiving approach to the Romans, which quote supports this?
Jesus adopted a forgiving approach to the Romans, this is seen from the quote “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” [Luke 23;34]
What happened to Jesus’ body after he died?
Jesus’ body was placed in a tomb after he died
Who discovered the disappearance of Jesus’ body?
When a follower, Mary Magdalene went to anoint his tomb, they found that Jesus was gone
Over the 40 days after Jesus resurrected, what did he do?
He spread the word to his followers
According do the gospels of Mark and Luke, what happened to Jesus after the 40 days?
According to the gospels of Mark and Luke, Jesus ascends to Heaven to be one with God
What is sin in Christianity?
Sin is any action that separates humans from God
What is Original sin?
Original sin is the idea was all humans are born with original sin- suggesting that we all have a built in tendency to sin as we are all descendants of Adam and Eve
Why do Christians not blame God for evil?
Christians do not blame God for the evil in this world since he gave us free will
What is Heaven in Christianity?
Heaven in Christianity is a good place where humans can be in the presence of God after their life
What is Hell in Christianity?
Hell in Christianity is a place where humans are in the eternal absence of God
Catholics believe in purgatory. What is purgatory?
Purgatory is the Catholic belief that there is place where souls wait to receive judgement
What are the main 2 differing ideas in Christianity about what decides whether a person will go to Heaven or not?
Some Christian’s believe that anyone who believes in Jesus will go to Heaven, while others believe it depends of someone’s actions and thoughts
