Christianity Flashcards
What is atonement?
The process by which people remove obstacles to their reconciliation with god
What are the four qualities of God
Benevolent-all loving
Omnipotent- all powerful
Omniscient - all knowing
Just - fair
What are the three groups that respond to world poverty
Christian aid
Tear fund
CAFOD
Give two ways Christian’s can spread the faith
Inviting people to Christian meetings
Praying for others to accept god
What is evangelism?
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
What group is involved in evangelism and commission?
The alpha -aim to help people understand the basics of the Christian faith
What is the impact of holy communion?
- Creates equality as everyone is eating the same
- reminds everyone in the church how lucky we are
Give two reasons why prayer is important
Enables Christian’s to talk and listen to god
Gives Christian’s a sense of peace
What is salvation?
Saving the soul
What are the two kinds of salvation that can come about?
Salvation through good works
Through grace
What is purgatory?
The intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven
What is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection?
Shows the power of good over evil
Christian’s sins will be forgiven
What are two impacts of the resurrection
Means that life after death is real
Gives hope for a future life with god and Jesus
