Christian Beliefs Flashcards

1
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Define Omnibenevolent

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Being all-loving and infinitely good

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2
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Omnipotent

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All powerful

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3
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Trinity

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Three things of God: father son holy spirit

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4
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Incarnation

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God becoming human in the fgorm of Jesus

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5
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Ressurection

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The belief Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday

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6
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Atonement

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The belief that Jesus death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God

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7
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Sacraments

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An outward sign of an insible blessing by God, eg baptism or Eucharist

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8
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Evangelism

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Preaching the gospel in intentions of converting others

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9
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Describe the properties of God

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He is transcendent
He's always existed
Omnipotent
Omnibenevolent
God will love and judge
He loved the world so much he sent his only son Jesus to teach people about him
He is full of mercy
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10
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What is the problem of evil?

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Since God is omnibenelovent, omnipresent and omnipotent then why does evil and suffering exist because God should be prevent it

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11
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What is the reasons Christians give for the problem of evil?

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It is a result of free will
It is a result of the original sin
Suffering is for character development

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12
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What does Genesis say about the holy spirit and creation?

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“The spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (Genesis 1:1-2)

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13
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What is the role of the holy spirit?

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To maintain life and order in the universe

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14
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How were the prophecies of the old testament fulfilled to do with the messiah?

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By the mission, death and resurrection of Jesus, the son of God

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15
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What evidence is there Jesus was divine?

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the miracle of the virgin birth
the voice of God was heard at Jesus' baptism
he had an ability to perform miracles
his resurrection
the transfiguration of Jesus
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16
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What was Jesus accused for?

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Blasphemy

17
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What was placed on Jesus’ head during his execution?

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A crown of thorns

18
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Where was he crucified?

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Golgotha

19
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Give a quote from the execution of Jesus

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“When the army officer and the soldiers with him who were watching Jesus saw the earthquake and everything else that happened, they were terrified and said, ‘He really was the Son of God!’” Matthew 27:54

20
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Who sentenced Jesus

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Pontius Pilate

21
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What sin did Jesus sort out and what is it called?

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Original sin, atonement

22
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What did people used to do before Jesus to atone as a sacrifice?

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They used to use animal sacrifices

23
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What did God do to get rid of sin?

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God placed all of humans sins on Jesus when he was crucified.

24
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How are Christians supposed to achieve salvation

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By following the word of the bible

25
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Why do Christians evangelise?

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to achieve salvation because it says to in the bible:
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. “(Matthew 28:19–20)

26
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Why could Jesus take away sin from humantiy

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Because he was perfect and had no sin. His resurrection shows that he conquered death, so that sins can be forgiven and people can have eternal life in Heaven.

27
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Explain Christian views of the afterlife

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People are judged and go to either Heaven or Hell, depending on their actions in their earthly life. There are no second chances.
People must follow the guidance given in the scriptures and follow God’s law in order to be worthy of Heaven.
Hell is a place of eternal suffering and pain.
People must be kind and compassionate to those less fortunate than themselves if they are to be worthy of Heaven.

28
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What is purgatory?

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A place where a persons soul goes to be punished and undergoes purification before it can go to heaven, belived by catholics

29
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What does Jesus’ resurrection show

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That everyone has the possibility of eternal life after death

30
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Give a quote to show the ascension of Jesus

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“While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven” Luke 24:51