christianity beliefs Flashcards
what are the key beliefs about the nature of god in christianity?
christians believe god is omnipotent, loving, just and addresses the problem of evil and suffering
what is the doctrine of the trinity?
the trinity refers to the belief in one god in three persons: father, son and holy spirit
how do different christian beliefs explain creation?
some christians believe in a literal interpretation (god created the world in six days) while others see it as metaphorical. the role of the word (jesus) and spirit is highlighted in john 1:1-3 and genesis 1:1-3
what do christians believe about the afterlife?
christians believe in resurrection and life after death, where people face judgment and go to heaven or hell
why is jesus’ incarnation important?
the incarnation teaches that jesus was both fully god and fully human, showing god’s love by coming to earth
what is the significance of jesus’ crucifixion?
jesus’ crucifixion is seen as a sacrifice for human sin, allowing people to be reconciled with god
why is the resurrection important in christianity?
it proves jesus’ divinity, confirms life after death and gives hope of salvation to believers
what is original sin, and how do christians believe it can be overcome?
original sin refers to the first sin of adam and eve. christians believe salvation is possible through grace, faith and jesus’ sacrifice
what are different christian beliefs about salvation?
-law (following god’s commandments)
-grace (salvation as a free gift from god)
-spirit (guidance by the holy spirit)
what is atonement?
atonement means jesus’ death reconciled humanity with god, allowing forgiveness of sins
