Christianity Beliefs: Jesus

Question 1

What do They believe about the incarnation of Jesus?

Answer 1

• Christians believe that the Virgin Mary had a miraculous baby
• Christians believe that Jesus was both fully God and fully man
• Christians believe that when God came to earth in human form he was showing that he loves the world and everyone in it
• Christians use the life and teachings of Jesus as an example of how they should live

Question 2

What do they believe about the Crucifixion of Jesus?

Answer 2

• Before the crucifixion, they had the last supper in which Jesus handed out bread and wine’
• He told his disciples to ‘do this in remembrance of me’
• On the cross jesus declared forgiveness to all those who put him there

Question 3

What did Jesus say on the cross?

Answer 3

• He forgave those who wronged him, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’
• When Jesus was suffering he shouted,
  ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me’

Question 4

What does the crucifixion mean to Christians?

Answer 4

• Because of the crucifixion God understands suffering
• That they should forgive everyone no matter what has been done to them
• Without Jesus’ death, human beings could not be reunited with God and could not enter heaven
• Jesus’ sacrificial death would atone that separation

Question 5

What do Christians believe about the Resurrection?

Answer 5

• After Jesus was crucified he was put in a tomb. Christians believe that the tomb was then empty because Jesus was resurrected
• Without the resurrection, Christianity may never have grown to what it is now

Question 6

What does the Resurrection mean to Christians?

Answer 6

• It depends on the Christian. Literalist Christians believe the bible account should be taken literally. Liberal Christians believe that the resurrection was spiritual and not physical
• The resurrection is important because it shows there is life after death
• Christians believe that by accepting Jesus, they can also be resurrected in some way. They need not fear death
• It offers further proof that Jesus is the Son of God and strengthens faith for Christians

Question 7

What do Christians believe about the Ascension?

Answer 7

• Christians believe that 40 days after the resurrection Jesus ascended to heaven

Question 8

What does the ascension mean to Christians?

Answer 8

• Christians believe that the ascension shows the power of Jesus, the Son of God as part of the Holy Trinity
• The Ascension is important to Christians as it offers proof that Jesus not only overcame death but that he is alive and with God the Father in heaven