Christian Beliefs Flashcards
What are the three main types/ denominations of Christianity?
Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox
What is the Christian belief in one God known as?
Monotheism
What are the Christian characteristics of God?
Omnipotent
Benevolent
Just
How does God show Omnipotence in Christianity? Give 2
Created the universe
Can control all things
Miracles of Jesus show his power
How does God show Benevolence? Give 1
Sent his son Jesus to live as a human (incarnation)
‘For God so loved the world he gave his only son’
How does God show that he is Just? Give 1
He is fair and against injustice, prejudice or oppression
He will judge people according to their actions
How do Christians work for justice in society? Give 1
Many Christians work for justice in society - Charity work, Against Racism, Human Rights
What evidence was there for the incarnation?
Jesus birth - born to a virgin
Jesus baptism - When Jesus was baptised the Bible records a voice spoken saying ‘You are my Son’
Jesus’ Miracles - Proof that he had God’s power to perform such actions
Give a quote on the incarnation
‘The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us’
How does the incarnation influence Christians? Give 2
Shows the extent of God’s love for humans
Shows humans how they should live - follow Jesus’ example. Mother Teresa and MLK are good examples of this.
Give 3 teachings about life after death in Christianity:
- Christians believe in the afterlife because of the resurrection of Jesus. They will also be resurrected and be with God in heaven.
- They should follow the teachings of Jesus (eg. the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats). God will judge if they go to heaven or hell
- Heaven is a place of paradise and happiness, hell is a place of torment and suffering. They believe they can get to heaven by their belief in Jesus
- Some Christians believe in a physical resurrection - body and soul. Some Christians believe in a spiritual resurrection - soul.
- Some Christians don’t believe an all-loving God would send people to hell. Perhaps they just stop living!
Give a quote on life after death in Christianity
‘He is risen’ Bible
What are the different views on resurrection?
1) Once dead will be resurrected
2) In some time in the future, Jesus will return to judge people.
Give 3 arguments FOR Life after death
Jesus’ body was gone from the tomb and he appeared to others.
Some believe in Ghosts or Spirits.
Near-death experiences
Give 3 arguments AGAINST Life after death
Body decays
Some people cremated (no physical resurrection)
No scientific proof
