Christianity Flashcards
What kind of religion is Christianity
Monotheistic
“You shall have no other Gods” - Ten Commandment
Quotation to show God’s omnibenevolence
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son”
Example that God is a fair judge
Sheep and Goat parable
What are the 3 parts to the trinity
Father
Son
Holy Spirit
Quote to show why is the trinity important in Creation
“In the beginning was the Word … and the Word was God … through him all things were made”
Quote to show how God created mankind
“God created mankind in his own image”
What are the 2 types of evil
Moral evil
Natural evil
Which book in the Bible says that suffering must be accepted as we don’t know Gods plan
The Book of Job
“Though he slay me, yet I will hope in him”
Quote for the afterlife (christianity)
“The one who believes in me will live, even though they die”
“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life”
What do Roman Catholics believe about judgement
That everyone has a personal judgement after death
What is the second coming of Jesus called
Parousia
What was the incarnation
When God became human as Jesus
Quote about the Incarnation
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us”
What did Jesus say to his disciples at the Last Supper
“this is my body” “this is my blood” “do this in remembrance of me”
What did Jesus’ crucifixion do
Repair the bridge between mankind and God
Quote about resurrection
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here: he has risen!”
What does the resurrection do for Christians
Belief in the afterlife
Strengthen belief in God
How long after his resurrection did Jesus ascend
40 days
Quote for ascension
“While he was blessing them he left them and was taken up into heaven”
What does the resurrection do for Christians
Belief in the afterlife
Why did Jesus die
To pay for humanity’s sins
What are the 2 ways someone can gain salvation
Grace and works
(Have to have Grace)
Quote for salvation
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith … it is the gift of God
What is liturgical worship
Worship that follows a set pattern
Examples of denominations that follow Liturgical worship
Anglican, Orthodox and Catholic Eucharist services
Quote about why people worship publicly
“For where two or three gather in my name, I am there with them”
Examples of denominations that worship non-liturgically
Quakers, Methodists (sometimes), Pentecostals
What are the 3 types of worship
Liturgical, Non-Liturgical and Private
What is a sacrament
A ceremony through which Christians believe they receive God’s grace
Which denominations believes in 7 sacraments
Roman Catholic and Orthodox
Which denomination believes in only baptism and the Eucharist as sacraments
Protestants
Which denominations do not accept sacraments
Quakers and Salvation Army
What are the 7 sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Anointing the sick
Matrimony
Holy orders
Eucharist
What do Roman Catholics believe in (con or trans substantiation)
Transubstantiation (where the bread and wine become flesh and blood of Christ)
What do Baptists believe in (con or trans substantiation)
Consubstantiation (Metaphor and symbols of blood and body)
Why is the Lord’s prayer important
It’s how Jesus told his Disciples how to pray
How can pilgrimages help Christians
It can help Christians feel closer to God
Examples of pilgrimage and their reasons
Lourdes - Healing properties
Iona - Worship the Bible
What is Christmas
A celebration of Jesus’ birth
What is Easter
A celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and overcoming death
Quote for the importance of Easter
“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith”
Quote for the role of the Church
“be shepherds of God’s flock”
Examples of things that the Church do
Regular services
Rites of passage
Youth groups
Support
Street Pastors
Foodbanks
Charity
What is it called when different denominations work together on community projects
Ecumenism
Quote for God’s attitude toward peace makers
“blessed are the peacemakers”
Examples of organisations that work for reconciliation
Corrymeela Community in Ireland - to help the political and religious divisions
Pax Christi - Catholic organisation fighting for human rights and peace
Example of an organisation that helps persecuted Christians
Global Christian Belief
What is Evangelism
Spreading the Christian message with the aim of converting people
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation”
Examples of Evangelism
Stormzy
Gideons - distribute copies of Bibles
What do missionaries do
Use their skills abroad to help others
Examples of Christian charities that help those in need
Christian Aid
CAFOD
Tearfund
