Christianity Beliefs P1 Flashcards
What word is used to describe the belief that god is loving
Omnibenevolent
What is natural evil inc example
Evil NOT created by humans eg earthquakes
The creation of the world is described in what chapter of the bible
Genesis chapter 1
Some Christians who don’t view the Bible as literally true think Genesis is what?
A metaphor
What is “the word” referred to
Jesus
Why do Christians disagree about what happens when we die?
Different teachings of the denominations
Christians of all denominations agree on what aspects of life after death? (
Afterlife and resurrection in some form
What does incarnation mean and what language does it come from
‘Enfleshed’- Latin
2 ways incarnation influences Christian life
Allows them to understand god wants a positive relationship with them because he sent his son to restore relationships
Allows Christians to understand that god knows what they are going through
What does salvation mean
Saved from sin
What does salvation through god works mean
Saved by following the laws and commandments of god