Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Philosophy paper 1 > Christianity beliefs > Flashcards

Christianity beliefs Flashcards

1
Q

What do Christians believe about God?

A

-creator and sustainer of all that exists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what does God do?

A

-inspired people to do God’s will

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

how do people connect with God?

A

-through preayer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is God’s form?

A

-God is spirit
-neither male nor female
-has qualities of both

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is meant by saying God is holy?

A

-set apart for a special purpose and worthy of worship

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

who is Jesus?

A

–God’s son
-the true representation of God on earth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what are some qualities of God?

A

-omnipotent
-benevolent
-just

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what is meant by omnipotent?

A

-God is the supreme being who is all-powerful
-God has unlimited authority

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what is meant by benevolent?

A

-God uses his power to do good
-shows his clove by creating humans and caring for them
-all loving

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what is meant by just?

A

-God is a fair judge of humankind
-God will never support injustice,ill-treatment,prejudice or oppression

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what are issues surrounding God’s benevolence?

A

-if God is benevolent why does
God allow people to suffer?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are issues surrounding God’s omnipotence?

A

-if God is omnipotent why does he not prevent evil and suffering?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what are issues surrounding God being just?

A

if he was just why does he allow injustice?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what are the persons of the Holy Trinity?

A

-God as the father
-God as the son
-God as the holy spirit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

who is God the father?

A

-creator of all life
-acts as a good father towards his children
-all powerful,all loving
-all knowing (omniscient)
-present everywhere (omnipresent)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

who is God the son?

A

-became incarnate through Jesus who was both fully human and fully God
-called the Son of God

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what is the holy spirit?

A

-the unseen power of God at work in the world
-influences,guides and sustains life on earth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

what was the story of creation in Genesis?

A

-not scientifically accurate but contains religious truth
-some say God made the world literally in 6 days
-God created everything in his own views - “good”
-God continues to create new life today
-Holy spirit was active

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

what was the story of creation according to John?

A

-everything was created through the word
-The word refers to Jesus who entered history as Jesus
-son of God was involved in creation

20
Q

what is meant by incarnation?

A

-becoming flesh
-taking human form

21
Q

what were the events of the Incarnation?

A

-an angel appeared to Mary and Joseph explaining it was not a normal conception
-Mary conceived Jesus as a virgin
-virgin conception was evidence for belief in God the son
-through this God showed himself in human form for around 30 years

22
Q

what happened regarding Jesus’ crucifixion?

A

-Jesus was arrested and sentenced to death
-before his death he forgave everyone for his death

23
Q

why was Jesus’ death important?

A

-gives hope to Christians that their sins would be forgiven if they repent
-Christian’s believe that God understands suffering because Jesus experienced it
-Christian’s accept that suffering is part of life

24
Q

what were the events of Jesus’ resurrection?

A

-early on Sunday,some of Jesus’ female followers discovered Jesus’ body had disappeared
-a man/men who could have been angels told them to spread news that Jesus had risen from the dead
-Jesus appeared to people in a series of visions

25
Q

What was the Ascension?

A

-after telling his disciples to carry on his work,Jesus left them once more and returned to eternal life in Heaven with the Father

26
Q

what is the significance of the resurrection?

A

-shows the power of good over evil and life over death
-teaches Christian’s to be forgiving
-sins will be forgiven if they follow God’s laws
-no need to fear death as Christians will be resurrected if they accept Jesus

27
Q

what is the significance of the Ascension?

A

-shows Jesus is with God in heaven
-paves the way for God to send the Holy spirit to provide comfort and guidance

28
Q

what are the 4 contrasting views on resurrection?

A

1) a person’s soul is resurrected soon after death
2) the dead will be resurrected some time in the future
3) Catholic and Orthodox believe in bodily resurrection-spiritual and physical
4) just spiritual

29
Q

what is the impact in the belief in resurrection?

A

-life after death is real
-gives hope of a future with Jesus
-gives confidence in the face of death
-shows how much God loves them
-inspires Christian’s to live how God wants them to remain with him

30
Q

what do many believe about the afterlife?

A

-they will be resurrected and receive eternal life
-a gift from God and dependant on faith
-they will be judged by God
judgement very soon after death or on judgement day

31
Q

what do Christians believe about judgement?

A

-judged on behaviour and actions as well as their faith
-the parable of the sheep and goats
-belief that in serving others they are serving God
-God told his disciples that having faith and following Gods’s teachings is essential to be rewarded

32
Q

what happens after God’s judgement?

A

-either eternal happiness in the presence of God (heaven)
-or eternal pain and suffering away from God (hell)

33
Q

what is heaven?

A

-either a physical place or a spiritual state peace, joy, freedom from pain and chance to be with loved ones

34
Q

what are differing views about who is allowed to enter heaven?

A

-only Christians
-Christians who have pleased God
-baptised Christians regardless of how they lived life

35
Q

what is purgatory?

A

-only believed by Catholics
-an immediate state where souls are sent to be cleansed
-before entering heaven

36
Q

what is hell?

A

-place of eternal torment
-eternal state of mind of being cut off from the possibility of God

37
Q

what is a sin?

A

-any thought or action which separates humans from God

38
Q

what is original sin?

A

-the built in tendency to disobey God
-derived from Adam and Eve and their disobedience of God
-everyone is born with it

39
Q

what do Christians believe about sin?

A

-all humans commit sin
-born with a built in tendency to sin

40
Q

what do Christians believe about free will?

A

-God gave humans free will
-they should use free will to make choices to please God

41
Q

what is meant by salvation?

A

-to be saved from sin and it’s consequence
-repairs the damage caused by sin

42
Q

what are the two main ways salvation is brought about?

A

-through doing good works which will please God
-through Grace

43
Q

what is significant about salvation?

A

-salvation is given freely by God through faith in Jesus
-it is not deserved nor earned but a free gift of God’s love
Holy spirit Gives grace to guide Christians about their daily life

44
Q

what was the role of Jesus in salvation?

A

-Jesus’ crucifixion made up for the original sin of Adam and Eve
-the death of Jesus was crucial to restore the relationship between God and humanity
-showed the goodness of Jesus defeated the evil of sin
-Jesus’ showed it was possible to receive eternal life

45
Q

what is atonement?

A

-removes the effect of sin
-Jesus atoned for the sins of all of humanity

Philosophy paper 1 (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions