Christian beliefs Flashcards
What is the difference between moral evil and natural evil?
moral evil is caused by humans e.g. murder, dishonesty, war whereas natural evil is out of human control e.g. earthquakes, tsunamis, drought
What is original sin?
The belief that we are all born with sin due to Adam and Eve succumbing to temptation in the garden of Eden
What is a quote for the problem of evil?
proverbs- ‘‘people get what they deserve’’
What is the story of Job?
Job was a good man but Satan suggested that Job was only obedient because he was blessed. God then made Job suffer to test his faith, taking away his property, cattle and family. Job continued to worship God until he was made to suffer more, making him question God. He accepted his suffering and he was rewarded eventually
What is a quote for the story of Job?
'’the lord gave and the lord has taken away’’
What is a quote for the story of creation?
'’in the beginning God made the heavens and the earth’’
What is the holy trinity?
The three persons of God: the father, the son and the holy spirit
What is the Paraclete and its features?
The holy spirit was sent to the world after Jesus’ death, gives comfort, courage and inspiration, is present at baptisms and marriages
What is the son?
The son- Jesus- is God incarnate and he teaches the gospel
What is a quote for the holy trinity?
'’I and the father are one’’
What is the Apostle’s creed?
statement of beliefs summarising Christian beliefs about the nature of God, Jesus and the holy spirit recited in church or on special occasions
What is a quote from the Apostle’s creed?
'’I believe in God, the father almighty, creator of heaven and earth’’
What was the order of the story of creation?
- light, heaven and earth and night and day
- the sky
- Dry land
- stars, planets, sun and moon
- life in the sea and air
- life on land and humans
- shabbat
What is the story of Adam and Eve?
Adam was created in God’s image and Eve from one of Adam’s ribs. They were blessed with free will and only had one rule: not to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree. A snake ( the devil in disguise) tempted Eve to eat the apple and they were banished from the garden of Eden, cursed with shame, pain in childbirth and original sin was created.
What is the message of the story of Adam and Eve?
Trust God, do not give into temptation
What is incarnation?
Jesus is God incarnate-in human flesh
What is crucifixion?
The Roman punishment of being nailed to a cross- Jesus was crucified after being accused of blasphemy
What is atonement?
Making amends for a wrong- Jesus’ death on the cross was an act of atonement that healed the rift between humans and God
What is salvation?
Deliverance from sin- God gave his only son to ensure that all humans could be saved
What is resurrection?
When Jesus rose from the dead after crucifixion
What is a quote for incarnation?
'’the word became flesh’’
What is ascension?
Jesus rising to heaven to join God after appearing to his disciples
What is eschatology?
belief in the afterlife
What is the parable of the sheep and the goat?
Jesus is the shepherd, his followers are sheep and allow him to guide them whereas nonbelievers are goats. It teaches that people should do good deeds for one another because it is like doing good deeds for Jesus
What is the parable of Lazarus and the rich man?
the rich man ended up in hell whereas Lazarus went to heaven. He asks for relief from the fires of hell then asks to warn his family on earth. God says no because the prophets are already on earth. Teaches to do good out of faith in God and kindness not fear of consequences.
What is heaven, hell and purgatory?
Heaven is a reward for actions and beliefs in life, God and the angles live there. Hell is a punishment where people burn and are spiritually tormented. Satan lives there. Purgatory is a Catholic belief and is a place of purification before entering heaven.
