Christianity term 3 Flashcards
Who is Jesus?
Jesus Christ is the most famous person in history and there is evidence to suggest Jesus was more
than a great religious teacher. His life, death and resurrection are the centrepiece of the Christian
faith. The resurrection not only suggests that God exists, but also that God has revealed himself
through Jesus.
Why did Jesus die?
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what are 10 facts about the bible?
- most stolen book / bestselling book in the
world
► The oldest Bible dates to the 4th Century
► It was written over 1500 years and in 3 languages, across 3 continents
► The number of books in the Bible varies with all having at least 66 books
► The Bible is over 700,000 Words Long
► The Geneva Bible was the first to be printed on a printing press
► Psalm 119 is in the middle of the Bible and is the longest verse
► There are 185 songs in the Bible
► The shortest verse in the Bible Is 2 words
► It has been translated into over 690 languages
What are the main variants in Christianity ?
Protestantism
Anglicanism
Catholisism
Eastern Orthodoxy
**many others: see diagram per 3: lecture 5
Summarise Anglicanism ?
The Anglican Church emerged from the Catholic Church in England in the 16th C. during the
reign of Henry VIII.
The Anglican Church does not recognize
the Pope but the English King as the head of the Church ( English Parliament passed Acts in 1534-535 to abolish such beliefs).
A national Church was created with a doctrinal basis: in 1562 as the 39 Articles of Religion.
Distinguishing features include Authority, Justification, The role of the Sacraments and Priesthood. Most Anglican clergy are
married and some Anglicans accept the ordination of
women.
Summarise Catholicism?
Catholic Church consists of the Eastern and Western traditions: 4 original eastern traditions including:
Antichian, Alexandrian, Byzantine and Armenian.
- best described as a communion of Churches that recognise the pope as their head on earth.
Catholicism :strong emphasis on
Mary as the Mother of God + Mother of the Church + communion of saints that intercede for those on earth.
Strong belief in the existence of Heaven, Hell and purgatory.
Women have no rights to be ordained into priesthood in the Catholic Church:
must be both male and unmarried.
Catholics differ from Christians on Necessity of penance; meaning of communion, composition of the canon of scripture, Purgatory and the means of salvation.
Summarize Orthodoxy?
15 self-governing churches within Orthodox communion.
Across time: Differences emerged in ideas and practices; the authority of the
Pope was not accepted and there were some
differences in the Doctrine of the Hole Spirit
– the flioque clause.
The heart of Orthodox worship is the Divine Liturgy – the celebration of the Eucharist.
Greek was the first language of Orthodoxy and there has been no change to translation of scriptures.
Not developed religious orders for specific works.
Only males can become priests – they may be married, but married priests cannot become patriarchies or bishops.
Summarize Pentecostalism?
Took shape at the start of the 20th C. in USA
It has sought to restore the ‘gifts of the Holy Spirit’: to Christian thought, worship and Practice.
Emphasis on the corporate element in
worship. They hold that ‘Spirit Baptism’ usually
becomes apparent when the baptized person
breaks into tongues. WTH ???
Summarize Protestantism?
system of Churches faith and practice based
on the acceptance of the principles of the Reformation.
No recognition of the supremacy of the Pope and most minimize the liturgical / sacramental aspect of Catholic Christianity.
Clergy can generally marry and some but not all Protestant Churches allow women to be leaders.
Distinguishing features are:
* The bible as the only source of revealed truth
* The importance of faith alone
* Baptism + Eucharist are the central sacraments
* Recognition of ‘the priesthood of all believers’ in gaining access to God
* The emphasis of the transcendence of God, and therefore the effects of the Fall and Original Sin
* The emphasis on preaching and hearing of the Word.
What is baptism?
ritual baptism predates Christianity, its purpose
was purification, commitment and conversion.
Christianity gave new meaning to baptism: rite of initiation by which welcome new members into their faith community typically through the use of water and acknowledgement of the Trinity.
Christians believe in a God of revelation who invites Christians to participate in a loving relationship with him individually and communally.
Baptism is an expression of faith in one God, this
relationship and the community.
what are key elements of baptism ?
Water: varies how used
The word, baptise, is recited
over the person.
why was Jesus baptised?
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan: viewed as the starting point of Jesus’ public ministry.
What was Jesus’ final passover?
The night he was betrayed , Jesus observed the passover meal with his 12 disciples: he gave a new commandment to his followers - love each other as he had loved them
New symbols were introduced, washing disciples feet, eating unleavened bread, drinking wine , and singing a hymn,
Bread and wine represented Jesus’ body and blood
what is the passover festival ?
remembers the Jews living as
slaves and the freedom from
slavery. It is celebrated through a special meal – known as the
Seder Plate
Symbolizes sacrofoec of the passover lamb, Jesus, delivering us from sin
