E.p revison Jesus' death part 2 Flashcards
Holy Spirit
Part of the trinity which makes up the “oneness” of God.
For example: Gods power in action
Jesus
Son of God.
For example: Died on the cross for the sins of humanity
Agape
A type of love that is a pure and unconditional Christian love.
For example: Love shown in the parable of the Good Samaritan
Question B)
What was Holy Week?
Palm Sunday - First day of Holy week which celebrates the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey, welcoming him as King. Crowds greeted him by throwing palm branches on the road
Spy Wednesday - Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, the going rate for a slave at that time, also on that day a women anoints Jesus with expensive perfume. This was symbolic at his burial
Maundy Thursday - Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples, breaking bread and drinking wine, known as the “Last supper”. This is a reminder for Christians that Jesus sacrificed his life for man kind.
Crucifixion of Jesus
The crucifixion was important to Christians because it bridges the gap between humans and God, the disobedience of Adam and eve brought the “original sin”.
Jesus sacrificed himself for the sins of the World, this is how Jesus repairs the broken relationship which led to the sins being “atoned”.
Jesus became known as the sacrificial lamb, no longer need to make animal sacrifices to repair sins
The resurrection is Jesus’ greatest miracle to prove he is divine, Proves the idea of salvation an how the possibility of Heaven is achievable.
“Belief in the afterlife is the most important belief”
Agree point and explain 1
Some may agree that the belief in the afterlife is the most important belief because at a funeral, the minister reads “I am the resurrection and the life”. This passage reminds Christians that those who believe in Jesus will be resurrected, to spend eternity with God
“Belief in the afterlife is the most important belief”
Agree point and explain 2
This is a strong point because in Christianity the belief in the afterlife is a fundamental religious belief. For example in the Gospel of John “He who believes in me, though he die, yet shall live”. So this is how some may agree that the belief in the afterlife is the most important belief.
“Belief in the afterlife is the most important belief”
Disagree point and explain 1
Some may disagree that the belief in the afterlife is the most important belief because the belief in God is the most important belief. For example, the Islamic Shahadah which describes Allah as “Above and beyond anything that exists in the World.
“Belief in the afterlife is the most important belief”
Disagree point and explain 2
This is a strong point because it is more important how people live this life rather than look towards the afterlife. For example the % pillars of Islam that teach faith in action
“Belief in the afterlife is the most important belief”
Conclusion
In conclusion I think that the belief in the afterlife is the most important belief because everything you do is judged in this life. For example “And everything they did is in written records” as said in the Qur’an
