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
2
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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
3
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Resurrection
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after crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead
4
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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
5
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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
6
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Old Testament and New Testament
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Old Testament to be interpreted through New Testament
7
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The Golden Rule
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Treating others as one would want to be treated
8
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Human rights
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- Love God grants humanity, humanity should offer to one another
- Christians encouraged to show mercy and create peace
- 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
9
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World view
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LINEAR
- one life
- after death, soul faces divine judgement and may spend eternity with God in heaven or separated from God in hell
- one God may be encountered in three forms; Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
- 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”