Christianity

Question 1

‘what is meant be “attributes of God”

Answer 1

what He is like

Question 2

what is the belief that there is only one God called?

Answer 2

monotheism

Question 3

define “Omnipresent”

Answer 3

the belief that God is able to be everywhere

Question 4

define “Omnipotent”

Answer 4

the belief that God is all powerful

Question 5

define “Omnipresent”

Answer 5

the belief that God is everywhere

Question 6

define “Omniscient”

Answer 6

the belief that God sees and knows everything

Question 7

define “Idolatry”

Answer 7

worshipping other “gods” or idols other than God.It is a sin

Question 8

define “Sin”

Answer 8

anything that falls short of God’s perfection

Question 9

define “Imago Dei”

Answer 9

Imago Dei means image of God, and it is the belief that humans were made in the image of God

Question 10

Why did God make humans capable of committing sin?

Answer 10

Christians believe that this is because God gave us free will as he didn’t want us to be like robots

Question 11

what is “original sin” and how did it start?

Answer 11

Christians believe that all humans are born with original sin, it is unavoidable. It is the consequence of Adam and Eve’s sin of eating the forbidden fruit even when God told them not to

Question 12

what are Stewards?

Answer 12

Stewards are people who take care of what God has provided

Question 13

according to Christians, why did God create humans?

Answer 13

to be in a special relationship with Him, to be loved by Him, and in response, to love, worship, and serve Him.

Question 14

what do Christians believe will happen after we die

Answer 14

Christians believe that after we die we will face judgement

Question 15

why does God have the right to judge us?

Answer 15

because He is omniscient and perfectly just

Question 16

who is believed to be the only perfect human and why?

Answer 16

Jesus because he is part of God and has never sinned

Question 17

describe the non-literal interpretation of hell by some Christians

Answer 17

some Christians believe that God would not such torment. Therefore, they believe that hell is a metaphor to describe how horrible and painful to cut off from God’s love

Question 18

where do Christians believe God has his throne?

Answer 18

in heaven

Question 19

according to Christians, who can experience heaven?

Answer 19

because of Jesus’ sacrificial death, anyone, however good or bad, can experience heaven

Question 20

describe what Christians mean by judgement

Answer 20

• they believe that after we die, we will be judged by God
• only God has the right to judge us because he is the creator, omniscient and just
• judgement decides whether we go to heaven, an eternal paradise with God, or hell, eternal suffering.

Question 21

describe what Christians mean by heaven

Answer 21

• heaven is where God has his throne
• the characteristics which define God can be found in heaven
• in heaven, they will be able to live forever worshipping God in the relationship of perfect love that they were created for

Question 22

describe what Christians mean by hell

Answer 22

• some Christians believe that hell is a literal place of inextinguishable torment
• other Christians believe that it is a metaphor to describe the pain of living without God’s love

Question 23

what does Christianity teach about Jesus?

Answer 23

that he is a part of God (God the Son). He became human in Bethlehem and was born of a virgin mother (Mary), by the power of the Holy Spirit

Question 24

why did God allow Jesus to die a shameful death on the Roman cross?

Answer 24

in order to redeem the world. This is also why Jesus is sometimes called the redeemer

Question 25

describe the death and resurrection of Jesus

Answer 25

Jesus who had never sinned died as a sacrifice, taking the blame for all the sin anyone has ever done or will do. His body was checked to make sure he was dead by the Romans and then laid in a tomb with guards stationed there to make sure his disciples didn’t try to steal the body. However, on the third day, when some women who followed Jesus went to anoint his body, the stone was rolled away and the tomb was empty

Question 26

what is significant about the Christian belief of Jesus’ death?

Answer 26

it gave Christians hope that they will be raised to eternal life after death. It also gives them hope when facing death of themselves or a loved one

Question 27

why might a Christian follow Jesus’ teachings and example?

Answer 27

because he is the only perfect human to have ever lived

Question 28

what are Jesus’ teachings?

Answer 28

it’s everything that Jesus taught people. This includes himself, God, about how we should live our lives and how we should treat others

Question 29

Give an example of a Jesus teaching

Answer 29

the Parable of the Good Samaritan, it teaches that people should “love thy neighbour”. Your “neighbour” is anyone in need, not just those close to you

Question 30

what does the “Parable of the Lost Son” teach?

Answer 30

that God is a loving Father who is waiting for His sinful child to come home.

Question 31

what is one of the hardest Jesus teachings to follow?

Answer 31

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” - Matthew 5:44

Question 32

name three examples of Jesus

Answer 32

• loving everyone
• heal those who need it
• treat everyone equally, including those who are social outcasts

Question 33

why do Christians live according to the Gospels?

Answer 33

because Jesus is the perfect role model of how to live a moral life as he was fully God as well as fully human and also because the Gospels are the most detailed historical source that we have about Jesus has said and done

Question 34

what is Christian action?

Answer 34

the things that Christians do to try help those in need