nature of God Flashcards
Christians and the nature of God
one God ,3 forms holy spirit/father/son.tinity
He is God of love (benevolent)(agape)sent Jesus to ppl about him and to save them from their sins
creator and sustainer
offers forgiveness to those willing to accept it
Muslims and the nature of God
There is one ,Allah created everything
He has many attributes described in his 99 names
merciful and rewards the faithful
spoke thro the prophet Muhammad
Allah will judge according to their actions
what do Christians do to show their faith?
wear…
cross-reminds ppl of jesus death and his resurrection
crucifix-reminds christians of suffering and sacrifice Jesus made for them during crucifiction
treat SUNDAY as holy day where they may be some
communal worship
denominations may have communion bread broken/wine drunk to remember sacrifice of Jesus
preaching /teaching
private worship prayer or reading bible
pilgrimage Lourdes where Bernadette claimed to have seen Virgin Mary
What do Muslims do to show their faith?
wear Subhah prayer beads
hijab-sign modesty
pray 5 times day-Salah
Prayers can take place anywhere shud clean before doing this and prepare by washing Wudu
Jumma most important time of prayer-Friday
learn to read Quran in its original language
Perform Hajj
Symbols used in Christianity and Islam
I-Subah prayer beads wear hijad show modesty moon crescent used to represent I
C-stained g window for visual focus during worship
Statues of Mary Saints to express importance of ppl and events