N5 Unit 1 Flashcards
Key facts abut the nature of god
God is one
He is described as the creator
He has the omni tributes
He is the trinity
He is immanent
He is transcendent
He is interventionist
What are the omi attributes
Omni potent -all powerful
Omniscient-all knowing
Omni benevolent-all loving
Explain how god is the trinity
He is the source of all life
God the son is Jesus - fully god and fully man
God the Holy Spirit - source of wisdom strength and creative inspiration
What are the key facts of nature of human beings
Made in gods image and likeness
Stewards if gods creations
Humans have free will - sin
What is original sin
Everyone is stained with sin handed down by Adam and Eve
How would a Christian’s belief in free will affect them
Find it demoralising
Take personal responsibility for their actions
People have the option to change from the better
Approach decisions thoughtfully
Ask god from help
How would Being created in gods imagine and likeness affect Christians
Give the meaning and purpose
Seek ways to develop their own moral character
See better ways lives through charity
Look after environment
Avoid sin
Establish the kingdom of god on earth
Worship and seek communication with god
See life as sacred
All human being equal
How are free will and judgement connected
Free will means they can’t blame anyone else for their actions
Doing bad things ends in judgement from others
After death god will judge them for the way they used their free will
How would someone belief in sin affect Christian’s
They might seek redemption
Feel love and gratitude towards Jesus for his sacrifice
Feel there is little they can do about sin
Make them feel closer to god
Look for ways to help other find god
Why would some people argue that Christian belief about man’s is too negative
Fre will means people can make bad or good choices
Free will means people choose to worship god
Eternity in hell is a punishment for sinners
Why might some people believe that Christian’s beliefs about humans in positive
They believe everyone is made in gods image
The lengths god goes to , to restore his relationship with humanity
Teachings about the kingdom of god
How Jesus treated outcasts or poor people equally to those who were rich and healthy
Why is the incarnation of Jesus important for Christian’s
It helps them understand that Jesus wasn’t human being buy id actually the son of god
Jesus is the perfect example of a human being
Gives them hope because god loves humanity
It shows the way to overcome sin
How might beliefs about the incarnation affect Christian’s
They worshipped Jesus as a god
Jesus is used as a focus of prayer
He is remembered during communion
Used Jesus words and actions as guidance on how to live
Spread good news about Jesus through mission
Celebrate Christmas
They feel closer to god
Why do some Christian’s believe the resurrections was essential
It demonstrates gods awesome power
The hope of life after death
Removes the sting of death
It confirms that Jesus is who he said he was
Shows that Jesus was able to overcome death
It shows gods word is absolute
Why would some Christian’s believe that the resurrection of Jesus wasnt essential
Believe its not to be taken literally
Jesus didnt talk a lot about what happened after death
They cant accept supernatural elements of the story
The feel it may be a spiritual experience more than a physical one
