Christianity Beliefs - Afterlife Flashcards
why do humans have original sin
as adam and eve disobeyed God and listened to the serpent
why did jesus have to die
-repair human and god’s relationship
-so that they may enter heaven
-achieve salvation
keep faith + show there is a purpose to suffering
grace
concepts of God’s unconditional love for mankind
God’s law
-10 commandments
-jesus came to fulfill the law
-revealed to hewbrews as they entered the promised land
when did the holy spirit come to earth
-10 days after jesus’ ascension
-guides christians
divine qualities
-omnipotent
-judgement
-forgiving
-immanent
heaven
a place here christians believe to have everlasting communion with God
purgatory
-a place according to roman catholic doctrine
-souls of ppl in sin are purified and so become fit for heaven
belief about souls
they are immortal
how will christians reach heaven
by following jesus’ teachings
beliefs on hell
could be a state of mind
-may not exist as god is all loving