Christianity Flashcards

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Revelation and incarnation

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  • Jesus incarnation of God - fully human and fully divine
  • gives hope in salvation
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Sin and repentance

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original sin part of human condition

  • humans inevitably fall short of perfect goodness
  • God merciful to those who repent and ask for forgiveness
  • Baptism signifies cleansing from sin
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Resurrection

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after crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead

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Salvation

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while efforts of loving one another to overcome original sin is central to Christianity, ultimately salvation still possible for sinners through God’s grace

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Sanctity of Life

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all human life sacred as humans created in image of God

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Human Dignity

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all people hold a special value that is tied solely to their humanity

  • each is a living temple of the holy spirit
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Old Testament and New Testament

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Old Testament to be interpreted through New Testament

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The Golden Rule

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Treating others as one would want to be treated

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Human rights

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  1. Love God grants humanity, humanity should offer to one another
  2. Christians encouraged to show mercy and create peace
  3. Christians obliged to act in interest of others’ welfare because:
    - belief in sanctity of human life
    - discipleship - following in Jesus’ loving example of most vulnerable
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World view

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LINEAR

  1. one life
  2. after death, soul faces divine judgement and may spend eternity with God in heaven or separated from God in hell
  3. one God may be encountered in three forms; Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
  4. purpose - build kingdom of God through love of God and each other
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John 3:16-17

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“God is love”

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