Christianity Key Ideas Flashcards
3 qualities of God
Omnipotent (almighty, all powerful)
Omnibevolent (all loving)
Just (fair)
3 Parts of the trinity
Father (creator of life)
Son (flesh from, Jesus)
Holy Spirit (God at work, answers prayers)
2 stories about creation
Genesis - the word was made in 6 days and God thought it was good
John - presented like a poem and Jesus was there as well
Literal Vs Metaphorical interpretations of creation
Literal - world was created in 6 days and God rested on the 7th
Metaphorical - showing God’s power and doesn’t contradict evolution
3 points about incarnation
God was incarnated as Jesus
Mary was impregnated by the holy spirit
Christmas is a celebration of incarnation
3 points of the crucifixion
Jesus travelled to Jerusalem and was sentenced to death
He was nailed to the cross
In his last moment forgave those who were killing him
Brief summery of the resurrection
Jesus rose from the dead
Women visited his tomb but He wasn’t there - Easter Sunday
Jesus appeared to his disciples telling them to spread his word
What was the ascension?
40 days after his resurrection Jesus went up to heaven
What does resurrection and ascension show?
It shows life after death is real
Assures Christians they will rise again
3 points about judgement and sin
You are judged after you die on how you have lived your life
A sin is any action that goes against the will of God
Humans have free will but they should use it for good
What is salvation?
the idea that Jesus’ crucifixion is the grace that saves people form hell
3 beliefs about how Jesus’ salvation saves
Jesus pays the punishment for people going against God
Jesus defeated death and the devil
Jesus shows us how to live a good life
