How do christians use the bible? Flashcards
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GUIDANCE
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- The Bible is used by Christians to give them guidance about how they can live their lives in the way God would want them to/
→ There is guidance in the Bible on many areas of life and Christians will turn to this advice when they are faced with a dilemma
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WORSHIP
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- The bible is also to be read during worship ceremonies.
→ Passages from the Bible are read and discussed during regular worship services where the priest will read a certain passage of the Bible, this passage will often have some meaning.
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- Private devotion -
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some christians read the bible as an act of private devotion,
→ acts as guidance to them during times of need, when they feel lost or when they want to seek comfort or want advice.
4
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- Group discussions
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- some Christians gather together in small groups to study the Bible
→ they discuss their different opinions and interpretations on what it is saying, and share what they learn with each other
5
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- Public worship
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→ passages of the Bible are read out during church services by the priest, persuades others to also show their devotion