Christian Beliefs Flashcards
Omnipotent influence
Miracles - brought back the dead
Stop bad things - power over nature
Omnipotent quote
Nothing is impossible for god
How is god omnipotent?
made the world in six days
what is moral evil?
evil caused by humans due to free will
what is natural evil?
evil cussed by nature of the world as a punishment for doing wrong
why is natural evil a thing?
make christians appreciate good times
test of faith
learn to help others and the world
omnibenevolent influence
try to help those suffering
give money to charities
pray for forgiveness
why is helping those who are suffering important?
they are following gods loving example as jesus gave up time to be with those in need
how is praying for forgiveness important?
god forgives those who are truly sorry for bad things
Omnibenevolent quote
for god so loved the world he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life
how is god all loving?
sent Jesus to die on cross for forgiveness of sins so people can go to heaven
just influence
try to behave in a christian way
forgive others who sin against them
how is acting in a christian way important?
they know god will judge them on their behaviour when they die
how is forgiving others important?
god can only forgive them for their sins if they forgive other people
Just quote
POTSAG - those who have been good and have helped others with be looked after by god in heaven, people who haven’t will suffer in hell
How is god just?
god will punish and reward people if they are truly sorry for sins
Features of god the father
beyond this world - transcendent
made world in 6 days
judges people after death
Judging people after death quote
the righteous will go to eternal life and those who are cursed to eternal punishment
Creation quote
God created the heavens and the earths
God the son features
present in world - immanent personal side can have relationship with man human form teaches people how to live
God the spirit features
continued presence on earth
strengths faith
gives christians courage
guides them to make good decisions
Holy spirit quote
don’t you know that your body is a temple of the holy spirit
Trinity influence on christians
gives them a way to visualise God
provides courage at bad times
teaches them how to live
won’t be afraid of death
why is a visualisation if god important?
would be harder to have relationship with god if you didn’t understand his nature
why is providing courage at difficult times important?
might be times where the Bible can’t give explicit help
why is teaching people how to live important?
Ensures christians will treat each other how they want to be treated
how is not being afraid of death important?
A belief in god the son is enough to take christians to heaven as jesus died for sins
1 God but three ways quote
go fourth and baptise all nations in the name of the father son and holy spirit
Creation of the world influence on Christians
shows them human life has purpose and meaning
responsible for the way they treat others
teach creationism to children
accept big bang and evolution
what is the quote to show human life has value?
god made everyone in his image and likeness