Christianity 𤨠Flashcards
âThe lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are all over all is worksâ [Bible]
Shows Godâs omnibenevolence
âEvery good and perfect gift comes from aboveâ [Bible]
Shows Godâs omnibenevolence
âI tell you, what ever you did for the least important men, you did it for meâ [Parable of sheep and goats]
When you help your fellow man youâre helping God
âAway from me! [âŚ] I was hungry but you would not feed meâ [Parable of sheep and goats]
God hates selfish people
âCome, you that are blessed! Come and posses this kingdomâ [Parable of sheep and goats]
The people who are good will go to heaven
âThe lord watches over all who love him, but the wicked he will destroyâ [Bible]
A quote that suggests hell exists
âDepart from me, you who are cursedâ [Bible]
A quote that separates God from Evil
âEvery kind of sin can be forgivenâ
A quote to suggest purgatory exists
âAnd the word* became flesh, and lived among usâ [Bible]
Shows Gods reincarnation
*word - Gods word or God
âHe was the true light coming into the world to enlighten all menâ [Bible]
God being incarnate
âWhen Jesus was baptised, a voice from heaven said âyou are my sonââ [Bible]
The imported of baptism
What is the importance of incarnation?
- Shows Gods care for humans
- Shows Jesus had Godâs authority and judgement
- Shows Gods power
âHe is the atoning sacrifice for our sinsâ [Bible]
Shows that the sacrifice was essential for humans, also shows Gods care
âFor the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal lifeâ [Romans 6:23]
Shows the importance of sacrifice and shows sacrifice has a reward
What is the importance of reincarnation?
Shows Gods willingness to sacrifice himself to save humanity
Shows that God can feel pain like us - creating a personal relationship
Sets up for the resurrection, arguably the most important moment in Jesusâ life
What do Christians believe the resurrection shows people?
Shows that Jesus is divine - is god
Shows that there is an afterlife
Shows that Jesus is the messiah that the Old Testament prophisised
Confirms everything Jesus did and told was true
What are ways of Christians worship?
Confession -Praying for forgiveness
Adoration - Praising God
Thanksgiving- Thanking God
Supplicant- Asking for aid from God
What are specific ways of worship?
Liturgical Worship - Itâs formal and organised
There are set scriptures that are read out loud
They have âBidding prayersâ or formula prayers
Catholic Church and Church of England
Non - Liturgical Worship Less decorative and more formal than other forms of prayer Lots of singing Focuses on community Less traditional than other churches Baptist church
Informal worship - Quakers Meditational prayer in silence No focus on community Focuses only on God - Pentecostal Wait for Holy Spirit to enter them then they speak in toungs
Why do Christians get baptised?
It pacifies original sin
Itâs an invitation to the Christian faith and community
Grants purity and allows you into heaven
Makes you a âson of Godâ
Arguments for baby baptism:p and adult baptism
Baby: Free pass to heaven
They can be raised by a Christian community
Adult: your choosing for yourself
Jesus was baptised as an adult
âThe word became human and lived among usâ
Christmas
Why is Christmas important to Christians?
Itâs the time when God came to Earth
Christmas / Incarnation demonstrates Godâs power
Christmas demonstrates gods love for humanity
Jesus was born into a poor environment, being part of low society, it shows that anyone can be Christians no matter their wealth
Arguments against Christmas being important:
The Bible gives no reference to when Jesus was born
It wasnât until the 4th century that Christians embraced the holiday
The 25th December was settled because it fitted with a Roman festival
Why is Easter so Important for Christians
It shows Gods compassion, that heâs willing to kill himself for humanity
It shows god can feel pain like us
Proves that Jesus is God
Shows thereâs an afterlife
âFather, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.â
Shows that its ok to ask for forgivenesses
Why is the crucifixion the most important moment in Jesus life
It gives Christians confidence that they can ask for forgiveness - âFather, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.â
It shows god can feel pain too
It enabled Jesus to reincarnate
