christianity

Question 1

what word is used to describe that god is all loving

Answer 1

omni-bevolent

Question 2

what is natural evil - give an example

Answer 2

evil that is not created by humans
- earthquakes

Question 3

in which chapter of the bible is the world created

Answer 3

genesis 1

Question 4

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

Answer 4

a metaphor

Question 5

what is “The Word” referring to in the bible

Answer 5

Jesus (the son)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

the teachings of the denominations are different

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

it means ‘enfleshed’, originated from Latin

Question 9

give two ways incarnation may influence christian’s lives

Answer 9

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

Question 10

what does salvation mean

Answer 10

to be saved from sin

Question 11

what does ‘salvation through good works’ mean

Answer 11

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

Question 12

what are the 10 commandments

Answer 12

laws set by God to be a good christian

Question 13

name the three types of worship

Answer 13

Liturgical, Non-Liturgical and Private

Question 14

what type of worship follows a set ritual

Answer 14

Liturgical

Question 15

what type of worship does NOT follow a set ritual

Answer 15

Non-Liturgical

Question 16

why do christian’s worship?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Set prayer

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Informal prayer

Question 19

what is infant baptism

Answer 19

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

Question 20

give two alternative names for holy communion

Answer 20

Mass
Eucharist

Question 21

what is a holy communion

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

give 2 reasons why christian’s go on pilgrimage

Answer 23

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

Question 24

give 2 places where christian’s may go on pilgrimage

Answer 24

Iona, Lourdes

Question 25

give two reasons why festivals are important to christian’s

Answer 25

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

Question 26

what does discipleship mean

Answer 26

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

Question 27

what is reconciliation

Answer 27

restoring harmony in broken down relationships

Question 28

what is the responsibility of the worldwide church

Answer 28

to help people restore their relationship with God or one another

Question 29

what organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation

Answer 29

the corrymeela community

Question 30

how do christian’s respond to persecution

Answer 30

they try to help those who were persecuted and show love

Question 31

how do christian’s respond to poverty

Answer 31

they follow Jesus’ example in working to relieve poverty

Question 32

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

Answer 32

1. CAFOD – they increase access to clean water 2. Christian Aid – they provide emergency food and shelter.

Question 33

what is the main religion in the UK

Answer 33

christianity

Question 34

what is the word that means all powerful

Answer 34

omnipotent

Question 35

what word describes that christian’s believe God is fair

Answer 35

Just

Question 36

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

Answer 36

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

Question 37

what is moral evil

Answer 37

evil that is created by humans - murder

Question 38

name the three parts of the holy trinity

Answer 38

God the; Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Question 39

christian’s who believe that genesis is true

Answer 39

literalists

Question 40

state an event that happens 1:1 -3

Answer 40

god created humans

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

list the 4 main events in Jesus’ life

Answer 42

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

Question 43

what does the Original Sin mean

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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

Answer 44

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

Question 45

what role do christian’s believe Jesus plays in salvation

Answer 45

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

Question 46

what is the definition of worship

Answer 46

acts of religious praise, honour or devotion

Question 47

what is prayer

Answer 47

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

Question 48

what was the prayer Jesus taught his disciples

Answer 48

The Lord’s prayer

Question 49

what is a believers baptism

Answer 49

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

Question 50

why is community important to christian’s

Answer 50

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

Question 51

what is a pilgrimage

Answer 51

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

Question 52

give two ways the church helps the local community

Answer 52

food banks and street pastors

Question 53

namr a charity that helps to distribute food in the UK

Answer 53

the trussel trust

Question 54

what is a mission in christianity

Answer 54

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

Question 55

what is evangelism

Answer 55

by spreading the christian gospel by public speaking or personal witness

Question 56

what is the Great Commission

Answer 56

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