Christian beliefs and teachings

Question 1

quote for God’s omnipotence

Answer 1

nothing is impossible with god
In the beginning, God created

Question 2

quote for Gods omnibenevolence

Answer 2

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son

Question 3

3 main branches

Answer 3

catholic orthodox protestant

Question 4

is christianity monotheistic or polytheistic

Answer 4

monotheistic

Question 5

2 types of evil and what they mean

Answer 5

natural evil : things which cause suffering but have nothing to do with humans, moral evil : actions done by humans which cause suffering

Question 6

what is the inconsistent triad

Answer 6

evil omnipotent and omnibenevelance cannot coexist

Question 7

arguments against the problem of evil and suffering

Answer 7

evil is purposeful to allow us to grow and develop to the likeness of god - allows humanity to strengthen and develop their relationship with god

Question 8

problem with moral evil

Answer 8

does that mean god is unable to stop it, thus doesn’t have full control? – not powerful enough

Question 9

what does the bible teach about evil

Answer 9

god has a reason for it but humans will never be able to understand

Question 10

trinity meaning

Answer 10

the belief that there are 3 people in the 1 god

Question 11

what role does the father play in the trinity

Answer 11

created heavens and the earth – “I will be your father, you shall be my sons and daughters”

Question 12

what role does the son play in the trinity

Answer 12

fully human and fully god - god incarnate

Question 13

challenges to the trinity

Answer 13

atheist – no evidence and bible is ill-founded, non-trinitarian – Jesus is created by God and holy spirit is a power

Question 14

literalist vs liberalist

Answer 14

literalist believe that the bible is the literal truth and in infallible, liberalists take a more relaxed approach – metaphors in bible

Question 15

quote about creation ( W____ God ____ ___ ________, the earth was ________)

Answer 15

when god made the universe, the earth was formless –> made the world from ex-nihilo

Question 16

quote for imago dei

Answer 16

god created human beings, making them to be like himself

Question 17

challenges about the creation and how C explain it

Answer 17

big bang theory is the origin of the universe – God created the Big Bang

Question 18

Why was Jesus sent

Answer 18

God became flesh to save ppl form their sins and show them the way to eternal life in heaven (how to have a relationship with God)

Question 19

Incarnation influence on C x2

Answer 19

celebrate Christmas and follow Jesus’ teachings

Question 20

teachings of the incarnation x2

Answer 20

highlight Jesus’ divinity and help C understand God

Question 21

challenges of the incarnation, resurrection

Answer 21

Richard Dawkins reject scripture as a legitimate authority, it goes against our knowledge of what can happen, Jesus was a man (human)

Question 22

what happened in the crucifixion

Answer 22

Jesus fixed to a cross and died

Question 23

influence of crucifixion on C

Answer 23

forgive each other for their sins

Question 24

quotes to prove Jesus as the son of god x3

Answer 24

The word became flesh so that we might know God’s love
It is only the son, who has made him known
Jesus is the image of the invisible God

Question 25

quotes for Jesus’ crucifixion

Answer 25

He died for our sins

Question 26

why did jesus need to die

Answer 26

to restore the relationship between humanity and God

Question 27

influence of resurrection on C

Answer 27

gives them hope that they will be raised from death – eternal life – no fear of death

Question 28

teachings of resurrection x2

Answer 28

highlights Jesus’ authority and repairs the broken relationship between God and humanity

Question 29

teachings of resurrection x2

Answer 29

highlights Jesus’ authority and repairs the broken relationship between God and humanity

Question 30

Quotes for resurrection

Answer 30

by his death, Christ liberates us from sin … he opens the way for a new life.

Question 31

what was Jesus’ ascension

Answer 31

the event 40 days after he resurrected, when Jesus returned to the father in heaven

Question 32

quotes for the ascension

Answer 32

Jesus was taken up to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God

Question 33

what does original sin mean

Answer 33

that human nature is flawed and have a tendancy to go against God’s will

Question 34

what story in the bible shows original sin

Answer 34

Adam and Eve –> ate the fruit – disobey God

Question 35

what does salvation do

Answer 35

allows closeness between human and god

Question 36

how is salvation achieved ? x2

Answer 36

1. through work/ good moral conduct
2. through faith

Question 37

role of jesus in salvation

Answer 37

Jesus’ death makes up for our sins