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christianity Flashcards

1
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what word is used to describe that god is all loving

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omni-bevolent

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2
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what is natural evil - give an example

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evil that is not created by humans
- earthquakes

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3
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in which chapter of the bible is the world created

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genesis 1

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4
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christian’s who don’t view the bible as literally true thinks that genesis 1 is what

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a metaphor

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5
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what is “The Word” referring to in the bible

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Jesus (the son)

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6
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why do christian’s disagree on what happens to us when we die

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the teachings of the denominations are different

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7
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Christians of all denominations agree on what aspects of life after death

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1: there will be an afterlife
2: you will be resurrected in some form and be judged by God and Jesus on judgement day

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8
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what does incarnation mean and what language is it devised from?

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it means ‘enfleshed’, originated from Latin

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9
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give two ways incarnation may influence christian’s lives

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1:allows them to understand that God wants to have a positive relationship with them as He sent Jesus to restore the relationship
2: they know that God understands their suffering as Jesus also suffered in his life

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10
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what does salvation mean

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to be saved from sin

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what does ‘salvation through good works’ mean

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you are saved by following the 10 commandments and laws of God

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12
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what are the 10 commandments

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laws set by God to be a good christian

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13
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name the three types of worship

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Liturgical, Non-Liturgical and Private

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14
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what type of worship follows a set ritual

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Liturgical

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what type of worship does NOT follow a set ritual

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Non-Liturgical

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16
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why do christian’s worship?

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1: to praise/thank God for his blessings
2: to ask for forgiveness

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17
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what type of prayer is written down and has been said by more than one person

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Set prayer

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18
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what type of prayer has been made up by an individual using their own words

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Informal prayer

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19
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what is infant baptism

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where babies/young children become christian’s of the church. their promises are made on their behalf

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20
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give two alternative names for holy communion

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Mass
Eucharist

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21
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what is a holy communion

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A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.

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22
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Name the two ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and give a description of what they are.

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Ministry of the World - focuses on Gods word in the bible
Ministry of Holy Communion - offering and sharing the bread and wine

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23
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give 2 reasons why christian’s go on pilgrimage

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1: strengthen their faith
2: ask for forgiveness from sin
3: seek a cure from an illness

24
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give 2 places where christian’s may go on pilgrimage

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Iona, Lourdes

25
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give two reasons why festivals are important to christian’s

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it allows them to remember important events and to plan a public worship

26
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what does discipleship mean

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where a christian has a role to play in training of new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers

27
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what is reconciliation

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restoring harmony in broken down relationships

28
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what is the responsibility of the worldwide church

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to help people restore their relationship with God or one another

29
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what organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation

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the corrymeela community

30
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how do christian’s respond to persecution

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they try to help those who were persecuted and show love

31
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how do christian’s respond to poverty

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they follow Jesus’ example in working to relieve poverty

32
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two charities that help to end world poverty and give an example of what they do.

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  1. CAFOD – they increase access to clean water
  2. Christian Aid – they provide emergency food and shelter.
33
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what is the main religion in the UK

A

christianity

34
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what is the word that means all powerful

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omnipotent

35
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what word describes that christian’s believe God is fair

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Just

36
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give three reasons that christian’s may use to explain why we experience evil

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1- misuse of free will
2- you can’t appreciate happiness without experiencing suffering
3- a greater plan that we don’t yet understand

37
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what is moral evil

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evil that is created by humans - murder

38
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name the three parts of the holy trinity

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God the; Father, Son and Holy Spirit

39
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christian’s who believe that genesis is true

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literalists

40
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state an event that happens 1:1 -3

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god created humans

41
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2 different beliefs that christian’s believe about what happens after we die

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1: only those who believe in jesus will go to heaven
2: if you were baptised you will go to heaven regardless of how you lived

42
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list the 4 main events in Jesus’ life

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1: incarnation - jesus was made flesh (born)
2: crucifixion - he was killed on the cross
3: resurrection - he was physically brought back to life
4: ascension - he rose up to heaven

43
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what does the Original Sin mean

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it was the first disobedience towards God and it represents that we all have a tendency to sin

44
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give two ways why belief in resurrection may influence a christians life

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1: they have no need to fear death as they believe that there is some sort of after life with God and Jesus
2: they will lead a good life in order to get a good afterlife

45
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what role do christian’s believe Jesus plays in salvation

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1: after he died on the cross, it made it possible for christian’s to be forgiven for their sins by God
2: Jesus took penalty for human sins by dying on the cross

46
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what is the definition of worship

A

acts of religious praise, honour or devotion

47
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what is prayer

A

communication with God in silence or aloud with other or by yourself

48
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what was the prayer Jesus taught his disciples

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The Lord’s prayer

49
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what is a believers baptism

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a person who has been educated on christianity and understands the promises they will make

50
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why is community important to christian’s

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1: it brings the community of believer together
2: it strengthens their commitment to the faith

51
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what is a pilgrimage

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a journey a believer will take to a holy sight for religious reasons

52
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give two ways the church helps the local community

A

food banks and street pastors

53
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namr a charity that helps to distribute food in the UK

A

the trussel trust

54
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what is a mission in christianity

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The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.

55
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what is evangelism

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by spreading the christian gospel by public speaking or personal witness

56
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what is the Great Commission

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where Jesus said to make disciples of people and not just believers

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