Christianity Flashcards
Were Jews allowed to worship in the Roman Empire?
Yes.
What religion did most Romans follow?
Pagan religions (polytheistic)
Where and when was Jesus born?
Jerusalem, around 4 BCE
Where was Jesus raised?
Nazareth.
What was Jesus’s profession?
Carpenter.
What age did Jesus begin teaching?
30.
What did John the Baptist preach?
That God was going to come and judge everybody.
What does repent mean?
To wash away ones sins.
Where were many people baptized?
The Jordan River.
What did Jesus promise his followers?
Salvation and eternal life.
What was a messiah?
A “chosen king”, “risen king” or “savior”.
What four things did Jesus emphasize?
Sympathy for the poor, charity and service, morality, and forgiveness.
Why was Jesus arrested?
The Jewish leaders didn’t like him because they thought their authority was being challenged, and the Romans were worried he would start a rebellion.
What happened three days after Jesus’s death?
He “reappeared” to one of his close friends.
What happened forty days after Jesus’s death?
He ascended into heaven.
What did Jesus’s death cause?
Eucharist, a new covenant restoring the bond between God and humans.
What does baptism represent?
In the water: Jesus’s death
Out if the water: Jesus’s resurrection
Why did God come to earth in the firm of Jesus?
To save humanity.
What happened in Eden?
Adam and Eve were tempted by the snake to eat the apple, and were expelled from paradise. This is seen as a bad thing, and Adam and Eve’s sin was passed on to all other humans.
Jesus is the…
…bridge connecting humans with God.
What is salvation?
To be reconciled with God for eternity.
What is the ultimate goal for Christians?
To reach salvation and live forever with God after death.
How is salvation obtained?
Through faith.
What are the four gospels?
Mark, Matthew, Luke, John.
What is the Torah referred to as in Christianity?
The Old Testament.
Why is baptism important?
Because people need to wash away their sin.
Why was Jesus’s message different from other priests?
He targeted the outcastes of society.
What effects did the parables have on converts to Christianity?
They were easier to understand, and helped to translate Jesus’s message.
Why is Jerusalem significant to Christians?
It is where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.
