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Christianity Beliefs and Practices Flashcards

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What is the main religion in the Uk?

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Christianity

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What word is used to describe the Christian belief that God is powerful?

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Omnipotent

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What word is used to describe the Christian belief that God is fair?

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Just

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What word is used to describe the belief that God is loving?

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Omni-benevolent

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Give three reasons a Christian might use to explain why we have to experience evil and suffering.

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  1. Misuse of free will.
  2. You can’t feel happiness without feeling suffering.
  3. A greater plan which we cannot understand.
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What is moral evil?

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Evil that is created by humans e.g. murder

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What is natural evil?

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Evil which is not created by humans e.g. tsunamis

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Name the three parts of the Holy Trinity.

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Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

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The creation of the world is described in what chapter of the Bible.

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Genesis chapter 1

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Christians who believe that Genesis is literally true are often referred to as what?

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Fundamentalists/Literalists

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Some Christians who don’t view the Bible as literally true think Genesis is what?

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Metaphor

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State an event that happens in Genesis 1:1 -3

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God created humans

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“The Word” is referred to in the Bible. This phrase is thought to refer to…

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Jesus (the Son)

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Why do Christians disagree about what happens when we die?

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The teachings of the denominations are different.

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List two events that happen in John 1 1 – 3

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  1. The Word was with God
  2. The Word was God
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List two different Christian beliefs about what happens when we die

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  1. Only those who believe in Jesus will go to heaven.
  2. If you have been baptised you will go to heaven regardless of how you behave.
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Christians of all denominations agree on what aspects of life after death?

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  1. The will be an afterlife.
  2. You will be resurrected in some from and judged by God and Jesus.
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List the four main events in the life of Jesus Christ and give a brief explanation of what happened at each stage.

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  1. Incarnation – when Jesus was made flesh by being born.
  2. Crucifixion – Jesus was killed on the cross.
  3. Resurrection – Jesus was brought back to life physically.
  4. Ascension – Jesus did not die but went up to heaven.
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What does incarnation mean and what language is it derived from?

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It means ‘enfleshed’. It comes from Latin.

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What does Original Sin mean?

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It was the first act of disobedience towards God and means we all have a tendency to sin.

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Give two ways belief in the resurrection might influence a Christian’s life

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  1. They have no need to fear death as they believe there will be some sort of afterlife with Jesus and God.
  2. They will lead a good life in order to gain a good afterlife after they have been resurrected.
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Give two ways the incarnation might influence a Christian’s life.

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  1. Allows them to understand that God wants to have a positive relationship with them as He sent his Son to restore the relationship.
  2. Allows Christians to understand that God knows what they are going through when they are suffering just as Jesus did in his life.
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What does salvation mean?

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To be saved from sin.

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What does ‘salvation through good works’ mean?

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Salvation through good works is where you are saved by following the laws and commandments of God.

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What role do Christians believe Jesus Christ plays in salvation?

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  1. When Jesus died on the cross he made it possible for humans to be forgiven for their sins and reunite with God.
  2. Jesus took the penalty for human sins by dying on the cross
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What is the definition of worship?

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Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion.

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What are the three types of worship?

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Liturgical, Non-liturgical and private

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Which type of worship is a service which follows a set structure or ritual?

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Liturgical

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Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?

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Non-liturgical

30
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Why do Christians worship? Give 2 reasons

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  1. To praise and thank God for his blessings.
  2. To ask for forgiveness from sin.
31
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What is prayer?

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Communicating with God in silence or aloud, with others or alone.

32
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Which type of prayer is prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person?

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Set prayer.

33
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Which type of prayer is prayers that is made up by an individual using his or her own words?

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Informal prayer.

34
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Give two reasons why prayer is important for Christians?

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  1. It encourages routine that allows for reflection in a busy day.
  2. It allows Christians to find peace and a sense of communication with God.
35
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What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

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The Lord’s Prayer

36
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What is infant baptism?

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Where babies or young children became members of the Church. Promises are made on their behalf.

37
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What is a believer’s baptism?

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Initiation into the Church by immersion into water. Only to be done at an age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.

38
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Give two alternative names for Holy Communion.

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  1. Mass
  2. Eucharist
39
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What is Holy Communion?

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A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.

40
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Give two reasons why Communion is important to Christians

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  1. It brings the community of believers together.
  2. It strengthens their commitment to the faith.
41
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Name the two ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and give a description of what they are.

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  1. Ministry of the Word – focuses on God’s word in the Bible.
  2. Ministry of Holy Communion – offering and sharing the bread and wine.
42
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What is a pilgrimage?

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A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons.

43
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Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage

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  1. Strengthen their faith
  2. Ask for forgiveness from sin
  3. Seek a cure from an illness
44
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Give two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage.

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  1. Lourdes
  2. Iona
45
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Why are festivals important to Christians? Give two reasons

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They help them to remember the important events in the religion and help them to plan public worship.

46
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What are the two main festivals in Christianity?

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  1. Christmas
  2. Easter
47
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What is the Church?

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The holy people of God also called the Body of Christ.

48
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Give two ways the Church helps the local community.

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  1. Foodbanks
  2. Street Pastors
49
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Name two charities that help to distribute food in the UK.

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  1. The Trussell Trust
  2. The Oasis Project.
50
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What is mission?

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The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.

51
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What is evangelism?

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Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

52
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Name one organisation which helps with mission and evangelism in the UK.

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Alpha Course

53
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What is the Great Commission?

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Where Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.

54
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What does discipleship mean?

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Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training of new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.

55
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What is reconciliation?

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The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

56
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What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?

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To help to restore people’s relationship with God and one another.

57
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What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?

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The Corrymeela Community

58
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How do Christians respond to persecution?

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They try to help those who are persecuted and show love

59
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Why do Christians respond to world poverty?

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They follow the example of Jesus in working to relieve poverty.

60
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Name two charities that help to end world poverty and give an example of what they do

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  1. CAFOD – they increase access to clean water
  2. Christian Aid – they provide emergency food and shelter.

GCSE religion and philosophy (2 decks)

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