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Christianity Beliefs & Teachings Flashcards

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When was the first major divergence in Christianity, what was it about and who broke away from it?

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1054 CE about the meaning of the Nicene Creed. The West follow the Orthodox Church and the East followed the RC Church

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When was the second major divergence, what was it about and who broke away from it?

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16th century - Misuse of RC Church by Henry VIII. Protestants broke away

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Which two denominations refuse to conform to a pattern of worship?

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  • Baptists
  • Presbyterians
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Name 6 characteristics of God:

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  • Omniscient
  • Omnipotent
  • Omnibenevolent
  • Atemporal
  • Transcendent
  • Immanent
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What does the Plymouth Brethren focus on?

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The holiness and purity of God

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What is the Trinity?

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  • The Father
  • The Son
  • The Holy Spirit
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The son’s role on Earth: (3)

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  • Sacrifice himself
  • Rise from dead
  • Preach to others
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What denomination does not believe in this Trinity?

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Christadelphins

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When was the Nicene Creed made?

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381CE

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Steps of Genesis 1: (6)

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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

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Who wrote all of Genesis?

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Moses

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Steps of Genesis 2: (4)

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1) Man formed from the dust of ground
2) Garden of Eden planted
3) Woman formed from rib of man
4) Both are naked

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Steps of Genesis 3:

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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

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What is the Word?

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The term given to Jesus

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What is Genesis 3 also known as?

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The Fall

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What is original sin?

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The sin committed in the Fall

17
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What are the three views on the creation story?

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  • 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
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What are the two type of evil?

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  • Natural evil
  • Moral evil
19
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What shows the contradiction of an omnibenevolent God and the existence of evil?

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Mackie’s inconsistent triad

20
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What is the Iranean Theodicy known as?

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The soul-making theodicy

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What are the main points of the Iranean Theodicy? (2)

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  • God allows evil and suffering to exist so humans can learn right from wrong
  • God doesn’t want to interfere in human free will
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What is the Augustinian Theodicy also called?

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The soul-deciding theodicy

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What are the main points of the Augustinian Theodicy? (2)

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  • 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
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How did Jesus’ death atone for all human sin?

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He was perfect and unaffected by sin so it atoned for everyone

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What are the 6 parts of the Sermon on the Mount and what does each refer to?

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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

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What is evangelism?

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Preaching Jesus’ teachings to others

27
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Who brought the 10 Commandments to who?

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Moses brought them to the Israelites

28
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How many days after his crucifixion was Jesus resurrected?

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3

29
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What are the two interpretations of Jesus’ ascension?

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  • He is returning to his Father
  • The succession of good over evil
30
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In what time period was the Apostle’ Creed formed and who made it?

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Between 2nd and 9th century by 12 apostles

31
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Why do Protestant churches use and empty cross?

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It is to show that Jesus’ death wasn’t the end

32
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Why were animal sacrifices not necessary anymore?

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Jesus’ death atoned for all sin

33
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What is the blessing for every imperfect human, as long as they have faith?

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God’s Grace, which will save them

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All views of salvation: (5)

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  • 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
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What is an eschatological belief?

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The belief of Parousia and that all of the dead are judged there

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What are the beliefs about Parousia?

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  • 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

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