Christian Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
What is the Christian belief founded on
Christian beleif is founded on the belief that 2,000 years ago , Jesus died and rose from the dead .
How did Christinaity initially grow
Christianity initlly grew as early followers spread the teachings of the resurrected Jesus’ disciples and the apostle Paul .
When did christianity become an official religion in the Roman Empire
In the fourth century , when the Emperor Constantine became Christian .
What is a Catholic
a branch of Chrsitianity ; based in Rome and lead by the Pope
What is an Orthodox
a branch of christianity mainly , but not entirely practicsed in Eastern Europe .
Who was the first head of the Church of England
Henry VIII
What was the protestant branch of Christianity forming called
Reformation
Since the 16th century , protestant church has then split into further groups , what they known as and give exmpales
Denominations , such as Baptists and Pentecostal Churches .
What is the meaning of protestant and why are they called that
a branch of christianity , originally protestants were called by that name because they protested against some of the practices of the Catholic Church .
What is the meaning of denominations
a distinct group within the Chrisitan faith , with its own organisation and traditions .
What is the meaning of God
The Supreme being .
What are the three main branches of Christianity
Catholic , Orthodox and Protestant .
What does it men by christianity is a monotheistic religion
a religion that believes there is only one God .
what is the meaning of literal and who beleives in this
Catholics -everything in the bible that actually happened.
What is the meanng of liberal and who believes in this
Protestants - not all of it was true , but was written to put forward in a moral (Use this to explain difference between Catholics and Protestants )
How do Christians communicate to God
Through prayer .
Monotheism beleif quote
“I am the lord your God , you shall have no other Gods before me .” Exodus20:2-3 also ten commandment
What is the link between Christianity and Judaism
First commandment was actually gievn to the Jews , Christianity has strong roots within Judaism including sharing the same one God .
Meaning of holy
separate and set apart for a special purpose by God .
God exist without the restricitions of gender - explain
god has traditional male characteristics , power and strength and female characteristics like gentleness and love .
What are some of the problems with attempting to describe the nature of God ?
- God is greater than humans - so how can humans know what God is really like ?
- Does God exist in a physical way ? If so , where is God ?
- What counts as evidence for God ?
Some beliefs about God all christians share
- God is omnipotent
- God is omnibenevolent
- God is just
- God is omniscent
- God is omnipresent .
Meaning of omnipotent , quote to backup .
Almight , having unlimted power , a quality of god , “Nothing is impossible with God” Luke .
Meaning of omnibenevolent , quote to backup
All-loving , all good; a quality of god , “God so loved the wolrd that he gave his one and only son whoever belives in him shall have eternal life .”