Life After Death Flashcards
Which term best describes the following description:
‘end times - both life + the end of the world
Eschatology
Christians believe that death is not the…. and Jesus’ resurrection proves…
End, life after death
What is the quote for resurrection?
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John)
What do Christians believe about the soul?
Death is only the end of the body, the soul is immortal.
Which term best fits the description below:
‘where souls go to be cleansed prior to entering heaven’
Purgatory
Where do souls go?
Souls that have been saved = purgatory/heaven
Souls that haven’t achieved salvation = hell
Why do Christians accept that God will be the one to judge us?
Because God is just, he will decide the destination of every human’s soul after death
Who else aids God in judgement?
Jesus will offer every human salvation, those who refuse face the ‘Last Judgement’
State the quote for judgement involving Jesus:
“For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ” (Corinthians)
What are the two Christian beliefs about heaven? Why is this?
Heaven is rarely described in Bible, but mentioned a lot:
- heaven is a spiritual state of being united with God
- heaven is a physical place
Name a Christian teaching about heaven: Quote?
The Bible teaches there is no sin, sadness or suffering in heaven.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain” (Revelations)
What is hell?
The place unrepentant sinners go after death - they have not accepted Gods offer of forgiveness + salvation through Jesus
Compare hell to heaven:
Hell is a place of pain and suffering without God unlike heaven
Which quote from the Bible references hell?
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew)
When were the 39 Articles of Religion written?
In 1563
