introduction to Christianity Flashcards
what are the 2 parts of the bible
new and old testaments
features of old testament
at least 39 books these are considered sacred by Jewish
new testament
specifically Christian
27 books include 4 gospels
acts of the apostles and letters of st Paul describe early years of Christianity
branches of Christianity are called
denominations
what are 3 popular Christian denominations
roman Catholics
protestants
orthodox
roman Catholics
respect bible and tradition and the pope
7 sacraments are important
orthodox
mainly in eastern Europe Russia and Greece
7 sacraments are important but do not worship icons (pictures of saints)
protestant
base beliefs and practices on bible
protestant denominations are called nonconformists
one god means
monotheistic
omnipotent
all powerful but humans still have free will
omnibenevolent
all loving Christians try to follow this example
just
fair those who reject god and live sinfully will be punished but forgiveness will come to those who are sorry for what they have done and become faithful to him
eternal
god will exist forever
transendent
beyond this world does not depend on it to exist
omniscient
all knowing
immanent
takes an active role in humanity
personal
is a divine person a relationship can be developed thrugh prayer
a quote to show omnibenevolent god
“for god so loved the world that he gave his one and only son”
a quote to show monotheistic religion
“you shall have no other gods”
