Christian Beliefs

Question 1

Define Catholic

Answer 1

a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope

Question 2

Define Orthodox

Answer 2

a branch of Christianity mainly, but not entirely, practiced in eastern Europe

Question 3

Define Protestant

Answer 3

a branch of Christianity, originally Protestants were called by that name because they protested against some of the practices of the Catholic Church; there are many protestant denominations but they all agree on the central belief that the Bible is the only authority for Christians

Question 4

Define Denomination

Answer 4

a distinct group within in the Christian faith, with its own organisation and traditions

Question 5

Define God

Answer 5

the Supreme Being

Question 6

Define monotheistic

Answer 6

a religion that believes that there is only one God

Question 7

Define holy

Answer 7

separate and set apart for a special purpose by God

Question 8

Define omnipotent

Answer 8

almighty, having unlimited power; a quality of God

Good quote: “Nothing is impossible with God”

Question 9

Define benevolent

Answer 9

all-loving, all-good; a quality of God

Question 10

Define justice

Answer 10

bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed

Question 11

Define Trinity

Answer 11

the belief that there are three persons in the One God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being

Question 12

Define Holy Spirit

Answer 12

the third person of the Holy Trinity whom Christians believe is inspiring presence of God in the world

Question 13

Define Son of God

Answer 13

a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father

Question 14

Define creation

Answer 14

an act by which God brought the universe into being

Question 15

Define “the Word”

Answer 15

term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son

Question 16

How does the book of Genesis begin?

Answer 16

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth …. And God said ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light “

Question 17

Define Incarnation

Answer 17

becoming flesh taking human form

Question 18

Define Resurrection

Answer 18

1) Rising from the dead

2) Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Day. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of christianity

Question 19

Define Blasphemy

Answer 19

a religious offence which includes claiming to be God

Question 20

Define Crucifiction

Answer 20

1) Roman method of execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross

2) The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday

Question 21

How does the crucifiction impact Christians today?

Answer 21

.Gives them confidence to accept that if they accept Jesus’ sacrifice, sin can no longer destroy their lives because God forgives those who faithfully ask for forgiveness.

.They believe that suffering is part of life, just as it was part of Jesus’ life

Question 22

Define ascension

Answer 22

the event, 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the Father in heaven

Question 23

Define heaven

Answer 23

a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God

Question 24

What is the significance of Resurrection for Christians?

Answer 24

.Resurrection shows the power of good over evil
.No need to fear death as they can also be resurrected in some way by accepting Jesus
.Without the resurrection there would be no Christian faith
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Question 25

What is the significance of the Ascension for Christians?

Answer 25

.Shows that Jesus is with God .It paves the way for the coming of the Holy Spirit to provide comfort and guidance

Question 26

Define afterlife

Answer 26

what Christians believe follows life on earth

Question 27

Define the Day of Judgement

Answer 27

a time when the world will end and every soul will be judged by God and rewarded or punished

Question 28

Define Hell

Answer 28

the place of eternal suffering or the state of being without God

Question 29

Define Purgatory

Answer 29

the intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven

Question 30

Define Satan

Answer 30

name for the devil - the power and source of evil

Question 31

Describe the Parable of the Sheep and Goats

Answer 31

In the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, Jesus uses the imagery of a shepherd separating sheep from goats to illustrate the final judgment. The sheep represent those who have lived good lives, helping those in need, while the goats represent those who have neglected such actions. The sheep inherit the kingdom of God, while the goats are condemned

Question 32

Define Sin

Answer 32

1) any action or thought that separates humans from God 2) behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes or against principles of morality

Question 33

Define Original Sin

Answer 33

an Augustine Christian doctrine (belief) that says that everyone is born with a built-in urge to do bad things and to disobey God; an important doctrine within the Catholic Church

Question 34

Define Salvation

Answer 34

saving the soul, deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus

Question 35

Define Grace

Answer 35

a quality of God which God shows to human by providing love and support which they do not need to earn

Question 36

According to Christian belief how did sin come in the world?

Answer 36

Sin entered the world when Adam and Eve, the first humans, disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden by eating the forbidden fruit.

Question 37

Define forgiveness

Answer 37

showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Question 38

Define atonement

Answer 38

restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus

Question 39

Define Mass

Answer 39

ceremony, also called Eucharist, in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus is celebrated using bread and wine