Christian Beliefs Flashcards
What is a literalist?
Believes everything about the creation story in the Bible is completely true
What is a non-literalist?
Believes that the creation story in the Bible is not completely true and some metaphors where used
What is the literal definition of incarnation?
Becoming flesh
Who is seen as the incarnate son of God?
Jesus
What does Jesus was divine mean?
Means he was god
What is a Christian view of Jesus as a human?
That it was easier for humans to relate to Jesus and understand him
What is Jesus known as?
The saviour for dying to save the sins of the world
What is the last supper?
When Jesus shared the last meal with his disciples
What is the betrayal and arrest?
When soldiers came for Jesus while he was in the Garden
What is the crucifixion?
When Jesus was sentenced to death on a cross
What is ressurection?
When Jesus was brought back to life
What is the ascension?
When Jesus was taken to heaven
What is salvation for Christians?
Being saved from sin through the beleief in Jesus
2 types of evil Christians believe in?
Moral suffering and evil suffering
Name some Christian responses to the problem of evil and suffering?
Prayer, charity, the story of Job and free will
