Christianity Beliefs & Teachings Flashcards
When was the first major divergence in Christianity, what was it about and who broke away from it?
1054 CE about the meaning of the Nicene Creed. The West follow the Orthodox Church and the East followed the RC Church
When was the second major divergence, what was it about and who broke away from it?
16th century - Misuse of RC Church by Henry VIII. Protestants broke away
Which two denominations refuse to conform to a pattern of worship?
- Baptists
- Presbyterians
Name 6 characteristics of God:
- Omniscient
- Omnipotent
- Omnibenevolent
- Atemporal
- Transcendent
- Immanent
What does the Plymouth Brethren focus on?
The holiness and purity of God
What is the Trinity?
- The Father
- The Son
- The Holy Spirit
The son’s role on Earth: (3)
- Sacrifice himself
- Rise from dead
- Preach to others
What denomination does not believe in this Trinity?
Christadelphins
When was the Nicene Creed made?
381CE
Steps of Genesis 1: (6)
1) “ Let there be light”
2) Vault to separate world and sky
3) Dry ground appears
4) Sun and Moon
5) Living creatures
6) Mankind and plant-bearing seeds
Who wrote all of Genesis?
Moses
Steps of Genesis 2: (4)
1) Man formed from the dust of ground
2) Garden of Eden planted
3) Woman formed from rib of man
4) Both are naked
Steps of Genesis 3:
1) Woman is tricked by serpent
2) She gives apple to husband and both eat it
3) Realise they are naked and are scolded by God
What is the Word?
The term given to Jesus
What is Genesis 3 also known as?
The Fall
What is original sin?
The sin committed in the Fall
What are the three views on the creation story?
- That the world was created in 6 days, 5700 years ago
- That the story is not to be taken literally, but as a message
- That God is atemporal so the 6 days may have been much longer in our time
What are the two type of evil?
- Natural evil
- Moral evil
What shows the contradiction of an omnibenevolent God and the existence of evil?
Mackie’s inconsistent triad
What is the Iranean Theodicy known as?
The soul-making theodicy
What are the main points of the Iranean Theodicy? (2)
- God allows evil and suffering to exist so humans can learn right from wrong
- God doesn’t want to interfere in human free will
What is the Augustinian Theodicy also called?
The soul-deciding theodicy
What are the main points of the Augustinian Theodicy? (2)
- God is not responsible for the occurrence of evil, as he created us perfectly
- It is through us imperfect humans and sin that evil exists
How did Jesus’ death atone for all human sin?
He was perfect and unaffected by sin so it atoned for everyone
What are the 6 parts of the Sermon on the Mount and what does each refer to?
1) The Beatitudes –> meekness, mercy, peacefulness
2) Jesus and the Law –> 10 Commandments
3) True discipleship –> Lord’s Prayer
4) True righteousness –> wealth & judging others
5) The narrow gateway –> challenges of being a Christian
6) Building on solid foundations –> put your full faith into Jesus, and it will not go wrong
What is evangelism?
Preaching Jesus’ teachings to others
Who brought the 10 Commandments to who?
Moses brought them to the Israelites
How many days after his crucifixion was Jesus resurrected?
3
What are the two interpretations of Jesus’ ascension?
- He is returning to his Father
- The succession of good over evil
In what time period was the Apostle’ Creed formed and who made it?
Between 2nd and 9th century by 12 apostles
Why do Protestant churches use and empty cross?
It is to show that Jesus’ death wasn’t the end
Why were animal sacrifices not necessary anymore?
Jesus’ death atoned for all sin
What is the blessing for every imperfect human, as long as they have faith?
God’s Grace, which will save them
All views of salvation: (5)
- JC died for the release of original sin
- God became human so human could achieve union with God
- RCs believe they are saved once baptised, with ongoing participation in the sacraments
- Evangelical Christians believe you are saved if you have faith in Christ
- Some believe the deeds they commit and how they act determines salvation
What is an eschatological belief?
The belief of Parousia and that all of the dead are judged there
What are the beliefs about Parousia?
- The soul does not continue into hell and it is an eternal existence without God’s presence
- Heaven is an eternal existence with the presence of God
