Christian Beliefs

Question 1

What is salvation?

Answer 1

Being saved from sin

Question 2

Salvation: “The lamb of God who…”

Answer 2

“The lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”

Question 3

Salvation: “Christ died…”

Answer 3

“Christ died for our sins”

Question 4

Who is the only person Christian can receive salvation through?

Answer 4

Jesus as he died on the cross for us

Question 5

What does Omniscient mean?

Answer 5

All knowing

Question 6

What does omnipotent mean?

Answer 6

All powerful

Question 7

What does omnibenevolent mean?

Answer 7

All loving

Question 8

What does omnipresent mean?

Answer 8

All present

Question 9

Gods omnibenevolence: “For God so loved the world…”

Answer 9

“For God so loved the world, he gave his one and only son”

Question 10

What does monotheism mean?

Answer 10

One god

Question 11

What does just mean?

Answer 11

Fair

Question 12

Gods omnibenevolence: “The Lord is compassionate…”

Answer 12

“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love”

Question 13

Gods just nature: “for He is…”

Answer 13

“for He is a God of justice”

Question 14

How does believing in the nature of God influence Christians?

Answer 14

.To worship God- believe Be is worthy of worship, want to thank him for vesting everything
.to have hope for forgiveness for sins as God is omnibenevolent, he will forgive them

Question 15

What are the problems of the nature of God and evil and suffering?

Answer 15

.the amount of evil and suffering in the world makes it seem improbable to believe that an omnibenevolent, omnipotent God exists

Question 16

What do people say to argue against the nature of God and the problem of evil and suffering?

Answer 16

.God gave us all free will so evil is caused by humans, not God
.Evil and suffering are caused by original sin
.we need evil and suffering in order to become good
.evil and suffering is a test from God, to test if we will still believe in him despite going through hard times

Question 17

Original sin/suffering: When Adam sinned…”

Answer 17

“When Adam sinned, sin entered the world, Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned”

Question 18

Suffering: “suffering produces…”

Answer 18

“Suffering produces perseverance”

Question 19

Suffering (Catholic Church says): “suffering is the result…”

Answer 19

“Suffering is the result of original sin”

Question 20

What are some Christian beliefs about the trinity?

Answer 20

.it is the three parts of God
.the three parts of God are the father, son and holy spirt
.The father is the powerful creator of the world
.The son is Jesus, who came to Earth in human form and died
.The Holy Spirit is the invisible part of God acting within the world today

Question 21

The trinity: “baptise them in the name of…”

Answer 21

“Baptise them in the name of the father, son and holy spirt”

Question 22

Why is the belief in the trinity important for Christian’s?

Answer 22

.means Christian’s can understand the complex nature of God
.shows Jesus is the son of God
.teaches Christians that God is present in the world today through the holy spirt
.it is the central belief of Christianity, it underpins every other Christian belief

Question 23

The trinity, the father: “in the beginning…”

Answer 23

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”

Question 24

The trinity, the son: “I and…”

Answer 24

“I and the father are one”

Question 25

The trinity: “Go forth and make disciples of all…”

Answer 25

“Go forth and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father, son and holy spirt”

Question 26

What was created on day 1?

Answer 26

Light

Question 27

What do literal Christian’s believe about creation?

Answer 27

God created the world and do not believe scientific explanations such as the Big Bang

Question 28

What do liberal Christian’s believe about creation?

Answer 28

God created the world but science explains how God created the world

Question 29

Afterlife. The resurrection: “he is…”

Answer 29

“He is risen”

Question 30

After life, heaven: “my father’s house has…”

Answer 30

“My fathers house has many rooms and I’m going to prepare a place for you”

Question 31

Afterlife, judgement: “for we must all appear before…”

Answer 31

“”For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ so that each of us receive what is due for us”

Question 32

What is judgement?

Answer 32

God is just and will judge people after they die based of how they lived

Question 33

Afterlife, hell: “wrongdoers will…”

Answer 33

“Wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God”

Question 34

How does the belief in heaven influence Christians today?

Answer 34

.influences people to follow Jesus Christ, because they want to be saved .influences Christian’s to worship God and follow his commandments so they can go to heaven .makes them want to avoid sin .reassures Christian’s that death is not the end

Question 35

After life, heaven: “whoever believes in him will…”

Answer 35

“whoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life”

Question 36

Heaven, after life: “the righteous will…”

Answer 36

“the righteous will have eternal life”

Question 37

How does the belief in hell influence Christian’s today?”

Answer 37

.encourages Christian’s to be good people .hell is seen as a place of punishment: “the fiery lake of burning sulphur” so many are scared of going there, so follow Christian teachings

Question 38

Why do Christian’s believe Jesus is the son of God?

Answer 38

.when Jesus was baptised by john, God said “this is my son” .the gospels refer to Jesus as “son of God” .when Jesus walks on water, his disciples say “you really are the son of God” .jesus performed 37 miracles, demonstrating his powers

Question 39

Jesus as the son of God: “the word became…l

Answer 39

“The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us”

Question 40

How does belief that Jesus is the son of God influence Christians?

Answer 40

.celebrate Christmas and Easter .may place a crucifix in their home .dedicate their life to following Jesus

Question 41

What do Christian’s believe about the crucifixion?

Answer 41

He gave his life for our sins

Question 42

What are some Christian teachings about sin?

Answer 42

.sin entered the world because of Adam and Eve .we are all born sinful .Jesus died on the cross for our sins “Christ died for your sins” .an example of sin would be breaking the 10 commandments, “do not kill”

Question 43

Salvation: “it is the…”

Answer 43

“It is the gift from God”

Question 44

What are some roles of Jesus Christ in salvation?

Answer 44

.salvation only exists through Jesus: “Nobody comes to the Father except through me” .Jesus died on the cross for humanities salvation: Christ died for our sins”

Question 45

Salvation: “nobody comes to…”

Answer 45

“Nobody comes to the father except through me”