Christian Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
What is incarnation
Becoming flesh, taking on human form
What is resurrection?
Rising from the dead, Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Day
What is blasphemy
A religious offence including claiming to be god
What is sin
Any through or action that separates humans from God - behaviour which is against God’s laws and wishes or that are immoral
What is crucifixion
Roman method of execution fro criminals, the execution and death of Jesus on good Friday
What is ascension
The event 40 days after the resurrection of Jesus when Jesus returned to God the father in heaven.
What is heaven
A state of eternal happiness in the presence of God, the place of eternal peace ruled by God
Why was Jesus’ body place in a tomb?
Shabbat was starting so there wasn’t any time to prepare it for burial.
Give 2 arguments against the resurrection
No proof
Impossible
Give 2 arguments for the resurrection
People were converted to Christianity when they saw it
Some disciples were killed for believing in it as they were so sure
What are the 2 Christian beliefs in the resurrection
Soon after you die, your soul is resurrected
One day, God will judge the living and dead and the dead will be raised
What happens on judgement day
Jesus will sit on a throne as a king with his angels. Everyone will be in front of him. He will split people and send some to heaven and others to hell.
Give a quote for judgement day
‘He will separate the sheep from the goats’
How does judgement day influence Christians
They would help people to be able to go to heaven.
What is salvation
To be saved from your sin and separations from God. Humans are able to get close to God again and go to Heaven.