Christianity - Beliefs Flashcards
Salvation means…
… to be saved from sin. To be granted eternal life in heaven.
Where can salvation come from?
Law, grace, spirit
Salvation through Law means what?
Following God’s rules such as the 10 commandments and doing good deeds (sheep and goats) helps people to get to heaven where their soul is saved.
Salvation through Grace means what?
Unconditional love given by God through faith in Jesus.
Salvation through Spirit means what?
The Holy Spirit guides Christians to salvation.
Give three facts about the goats (bad):
Didn’t give food
Didn’t give drink
Didn’t give shelter
Didn’t give clothes
Didn’t look after the sick
Didn’t visit those in jail
Give three facts about the sheep (good):
Gavefood
Gave drink
Gave shelter
Gave clothes
Looked after the sick
Visited those in jail
What does the parable of the sheep and goats explain and teach?
How God will judge people. It teaches that in helping people they are doing the work of Jesus and will get rewarded.
Give a quote on the parable of the SHEEP and GOATS.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink”
Give three facts about heaven.
Eternal happiness w/ God
People who have done “Good” actions
People who believe in Jesus
Place of perfect peace and harmony
No suffering
Being with loved ones
Give three facts about hell.
Unable to experience God’s presence
Place of eternal torment
Fire and chains
Satan rules there
Some Christians believe that an all-loving God would not send people to everlasting suffering
Some Christians believe Hell is a spiritual place away from God rather than a physical torment
What is purgatory?
Catholics believe that before you are allowed to enter heaven your sins must be cleansed. Purgatory is this state of cleansing.
What is the role of Jesus?
1) Humans are sinful and disobey God - original SIN story - Adam and Eve
2) Jesus’ crucifixion made up for the sun if humans
3) His sacrifice restored the relationship between God and Humans
4) The resurrection means that Humans can now receive forgiveness and have eternal life in heaven.
