Christian beliefs (N)

Question 1

Trinity

Answer 1

One God, three equal persons. Father (Creator), Son (incarnate), Holy Spirit (invisible force). ‘Three-in-one’, unique roles. In Lord’s Prayer, Nicene Creed, Apostles Creed. Three characteristics, to understand God.

Question 2

Creation

Answer 2

Literalist, Bible true (‘word of God’), in 6 days, science wrong, at his ‘Word’. Non-literalist, metaphorical for longer, no scientific conflict. Proof God exists.

Question 3

Incarnation

Answer 3

Word became Flesh, God human in Jesus (Son). Christ sent as Saviour, saved from sin, in Trinity. Divine, omnipotent/omniscient, miracles, worshipped. Human, human mother, died, emotions, prayed.

Question 4

Last days of Jesus’ life

Answer 4

The Passion, Last Supper, betrayal/arrest, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, shows Son of God, proof of afterlife, saved humanity, shows sacrifice, the Eucharist (bread/wine).

Question 5

Salvation

Answer 5

Salvation, saved from sin. Atonement, God forgiving. Redemption, achievement. Jesus sacrifice saved from sin. Saved relationship between God. Victory over evil, price being paid. Follow example, confirm belief.

Question 6

Life after death

Answer 6

Death not end, resurrected (like Jesus). Soul immortal, saved heaven, unsaved hell, Catholic purgatory. God decides justly. Salvation, if not ‘Last Judgement’. Heaven spiritual/physical, hell unrepentant, unsaved.

Question 7

Evil and suffering

Answer 7

Types moral/natural, God omnipotent/omnibenevolent/omniscient, evil exists, cares for Creation but suffering exists, Inconsistent Triad. Responses, Book of Psalms (follow example), example of Job (rewarded), free will, charity, prayer.