Christianity: Beliefs And Teachings Flashcards
What are 3 qualities of God?
Omnipotence, Omniscience and Benevolence
Who are the 3 persons of the trinity?
The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit
Who is the Father?
The creator of Earth and all living things on it
Who is the Son?
An incarnation of God on Earth, Jesus
What is the Holy Spirit?
The unseen power of God at work in the past, present and future
Where can creation be found in the bible?
Genesis 1: 1-3
Define Incarnation
Taking a human form
Why is it crucial that Jesus died?
He took all of humanity’s sin with him when he died, allowing them to have a fresh start and give them salvation
How did Jesus die?
By crucifixion
How many days after the resurrection of Jesus did he ascend into heaven?
40
What do Christians believe about life after death?
Death is not the end for them and they will ascend into heaven and be with God, just like Jesus did
What is the Day of Judgement?
A time when the world will end and every soul will be judged by God, and either rewarded or punished
What is Heaven?
A state of eternal happiness, in the presence of God
What is Hell?
The place of eternal suffering, without the presence of God
What is purgatory?
The intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter Heaven
