Christianity Practices - Wider world Church/charity Flashcards
parable of sheep and goats
-goats = greed
-sheep = selfless
-strive to be like sheep = heaven
parable of sheep and goats quote
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
parable of a good Samaritan teaches
love your enemies
parable of a good Samaritan jesus quote
‘go and do likewise’
Food banks: trussel trust
- feeds less fortunate
-food parcels
street pastors
-support youth at night
-spiritual/physical needs
-prevents anti social behaviour
church planting
-churches are built into new christian communities
why is christianity increasing
-evangelism
-population increases
-inspiring stories
why is christianity declining
-increased secularism
-facing persecution
Christ for all nations is
-holds evangelical missions across africa
Christ for all nations does this for
-‘africa shall be saved’
Christ for all nations does this by
-rallies
-TV
-books
Forgiveness quotes
-forgive us of our sins as we forgive those who sin against us’ - lord’s prayer
-‘father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing’
forgiveness from God quote
‘if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly father will also forgive you’
The Great Commission: church army is
-evangelists + project workers
-reach out to communities
The Great Commission: church army does this by
-works in local communities
-youth centres
The Great Commission: church army is effective as
-accessible
-offers skills to youth
-insight to christianity
The Great Commission: alpha course is
-evangelic course
-learn + sermons
The Great Commission: alpha course does this by
-church
-universities
-sermons
The Great Commission: alpha course is effective as
-million use it
The Great Commission: God TV is
-broadcasts
-international christian media
The Great Commission: God TV does this by
-network broadcasts
-christian leaders
The Great Commission: God TV is effective as
-reaches large audience
The Great Commission: Christ for all nations is
-hold evangelical mission
-‘africa shall be saved
mission
calling of a religious organisation to spread their faith
evangelism
-spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
missionary
-person sent on a mission to promote Christianity through preaching/charity
The Great Commission:
Jesus’ instruction to his followers that they should spread his teaching to all nations of the world
The Great Commission: quote
‘Go and make disciples of all nations’
forgiveness
-pardoning someone for their wrong doing
reconciliation
-bringing together people who were opposed to each other
agape
-unconditional love
situation ethics
-the right action is that which brings about the most loving outcome
persecution
-ill treatment of people due to race/religion
pacifism
-belief that violence is always wrong
Quote on reconcilliation
‘blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God’
Quote for persecution
‘blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake’
Quote for pacifism
‘love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you’
Quote for evil is bad
‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good’
Charities response to persecution
-Heart for lebanon
-Barnabus fund
-corrymeela
heart for lebanon
-support widows/orphans
-by shelter/food/medical care/education
-bible readings
barnabus fund
-help all over the world christians who face persecution
-food parcels
corrymeela
-safe space for catholic and protestants to come together and discuss differences
greed quote
‘for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil
giving wealth away quote
‘sell your possessions and give to the needy’
charity quote
‘provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old’
