RS Flashcards
what is God the father?
the creator of the universe, addressed as our father
What is the trinity?
tri : three
unity: together
Trinity : three in one
what 3 parts make up the trinity?
god the father god the son and god the holy spirit.
what is incarnation?
Jesus becoming flesh
what is ascentinon?
jesus rising to heaven
Omniscient
all-knowing
Omnipotent
all powefull
why do Christians believe in life after death
. Eternal life - Jesus promised that his followers would have eternal life.
. Jesus’ life is an example
- God sent Jesus to Earth in order that humans could overcome death and have eternal life.
. 4 gospels state that Jesus died was buried and rose again
. in the bible they believe they have a soul
what is the Parousia?
The 2nd coming of Jesus
what is the messiah?
anointed one or chosen one
what are the two evils?
moral evil, natural evil
give me two examples of natural evil.
earthquakes, flood
give me two examples of moral evil?
Murder, war
atonement meaning?
The actions of making amends for a wrong
redemption meaning?
the act of being saved from sin
forgiveness meaning?
The act of saying sorry to God for sin
why do Christians believe in the need for salvation?
. original sin
. God had a plan to save mankind
. This was a way out for man kind to receive salvation.
Everyone has original sin and the only way to get rid of it is salvation or baptism or confession
omnibenevolent
all loving
what is the day of judgment?
all human beings who have ever lived will be held accountable for their deeds by being judged by God, and weather they go to heaven or hell
Describe the Creation of the world as recorded in Genesis.
God created the heavens and the earth then he created mankind
What is the Christian meaning of God as ‘judge’?
That God will judge whether souls go to heaven or hell
what is the view point of Irenaeus theodicy
ireanaus argued that God allows evil and suffering
All Christians should accept that God is omnibenevolent.”
Christians might agree with this statement because they believe that god has grace and that he has unconditional love, because they believe that if you ask God for forgiveness and repent your sins then you will go to heaven which shows the love for you. This is stated in 1 John 1:9 when it says……. which shows that is omnibenevolent. but other Christians may disagree with this statement because if there was a god that was all loving then why is there evil and suffering in the world.
Outline the Creation of the world as recorded in Genesis 1.
day 1: light and darkness
day 2 : sky and atmosphere
day 3 : land sea plant trees, vegetation
Day 4: God created the sun, moon, and stars.
Day 5: God created sea creatures and birds.
Day 6: God created land animals and humans.
Day 7: God rested.
Name three characteristics of God
omnipotent omniscient omnibenevolent.
what is ministry?
when Jesus preformed miracles and he told parables
what is irenean theodicy?
Irenaeus argued that God allows evil and suffering to exist.
. he believed that the world was deliberately created with both good and evil
. he believes that God allowed suffering because he wants our souls to develop.
. he gives people the right to choose between right and eviln
what is the Augustinian theodicy?
Augustinian argued that
God made a perfect creation
God provides humans with the opportunity for salvation
god does not intervene to stop Adam and eve from making their bad choice
sin entred the world bc adam and eve dependted god in the garden of eden
what is the problem of evil and suffering?
Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating from the forbidden tree.
Seduced by the snake bribed that they would be omniscient.
God removed them from the garden allowing original sin.
the biblical accounts of creation
Two parallel accounts of the creation and the beginning both affirm that God created the earth and mankind, but the details in the accounts differ.
what is the concept of god the father as a trinity of person
Creator of the universe
Addressed as ‘Our father
crucifixion
The Death of Jesus Christ
how is jesus ominpotent?
his miracels
the creation
the wonders of the universe
how is jesus just?
God never supports injustice ill-treatment prejudice or oppression ‘’
what qoute in mathew 7:12 shows jesus is just?
’’ in eveything
, do to others what you would have them do to you
how does jeusus influence chrisitans to be omnipotent?
christians will demonstrate resillence and determination when faced with a problem
what are chrisitans response to evil and suffering?
- a punishment for doing wrong
- a test of faith in God
- needed for balance
how do other chrisitans respond to suffering and evil?
that point is not to question God but how- they can respond positively to it. it becomes a trigger for action for showing the love of jesus to humans.
how does the trinity influence christians in baptism?
- this seals their declaration of faith - declares their understnading and belief of God 3 in 1
how do prayer in the trinity influence christians ?
the prayer - the grace of our lord jesus christ and the love of God and fellowship of the holy spirit be with us all amen - the prayer is important because it unites christians together and remember they are one in the trinity
what do christians believe about creation?
they believe that God created the earth and all living things on earth
how does God demonstrate omnipotent?
- his miracles
- the creation
- wonders of the universe
how does God demonstrate just?
God will never support injusitce , ill treatment, prejudice or oppression
in matthew 7:12 what verse talks about just?
in everything, do to others what you would have them to do
how does God demonstrate love?
- created humans in his image showing this love to his creation
what are christians response to evil and suffering?
- punishemnt for wrong doing
- test of faith in God
how does the trinity influence christians?
in baptism - this seals their declaration of faith and is decreasing their understanding and belief of god as three in one
how does prayer influence christians?
the grace of the lord jesus christ and the love of god and the fellow ship of the holy spirit be with as all - the prayer is important it unties christians togther and remember they are one in the trinity
what to christians believe about creation?
- belived the god created the earth and all living things
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why is the creation story important?
God is the sole and omnipotent creator
God created a universe that was orderd not chaotic
- humans are made in god image
- humans have given authority over the rest of the created world
whats the importance of resurrection?
belief that like jesus,they will overcome death through resurrections
- eternal state of joy
in luke 19:1; 31 what does it say about judgement day?
the parble about the sheep and goats
what do some Christians believe about judgement day?
they reject the idea of the second coming and final judgement - bc they think the the rapture is metaphorical for jesus
why dis the son of god die?
fulfil god commandment’s for him
what is salvation by work?
the belief to be accepted by God you need to obey the law by following the 10 commandemnts
whats the qoute about salvattion by work ( james 2;24)
“You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only
what is the importnace of salvation for conseritve and fundemental chrisitans today?
- salvation is important becuase they belive that without salvation from sin - never bale to have a prop realtinship with God,their sins with not be forgiven so they will not able to enter heaven
what is the importance of atonement for conservative and fundamental Christians today?
- its the atoning death of God son was the only way to bring salvation to humanity
what is the importance of atonement for liberal Christians today?
- makes it imortant because it inspires them to live a good chrisitan life.
what is the importance of atonement for 21 century Christians today?
- surrender himself to God’s will
- chrisitnas should offerthemselvs to the serive of God and his wishes
what is liturgical worship
Aallows set prayers and readings that can be found in printed books. Christians often join together in church as a
congregation
to participate in liturgical worship. They may sing
hymns
, pray and
recite
set responses to readings.
what is non literigical worship? -
informal, with less structure. The different parts of the service can be changed for special events
Individual worship is? -
praising God and to worship him it helps Christians to show their love for God and built a stronger connection with God.
What are main types of prayer
adoration
thanksgiving
confession
suplication
what is suplication
asking for God’s help
what is adoration?
to praise God
believers baptism
praising Godand to worship him it helps christians to show their love for God and built a stronger connection with God.
Infant Baptism
- white clothes ofter worn as a sign of new life
- the testimony by the perosn speaking for the reason she getiing baptised
- declaration of penitence
why did the son of God have to die?
Jesus had to die to fulfil God’s commandments
arguments for the resurrection
. many eyewitnesses saw the tomb empty
. the story can be found in the Bible
. Jesus was the son of God and could make this happen
arguments against the resurrection
. jesus did not rise from the dead so the dispicles took away the body
. thr body was still there but they felt his presence
. the last drink was drugged to make him apper dead
why was the resurrection important for Christians?
. shows the power of good over evil
. if they accepted jesus they can also be resurrected in some way
. it assures chrisitnans thst god will forgive your sins
what does salvation mean?
being accepted by god and therefore being assured of eternal life in heaven
why was salvation created?
because Adam and eve disobeyed God which was the firsit original sin chrisitans believed that were tainted with original sin and had an inbuilt tendency to disboyed God so God offerd salvation.
what is the salvation by works?
the belief that to be accepted by God - need to obey the law
what is the salvation by faith?
- belives that salvation by faith
how was Jesus’s death an act of reconciliation?
jesus death was self secriice in the form of jesus becuase the realtionship between God human beings was damaged that drastic action was for them to get into heaven.
how was Jesus’s death an act of atonement?
- it inspires them to live a goo Christian life and living a Christian life will bring them to salvation
what is the importance of salvation for conservativ and fundamentalist chrsitians and today?
thye belive whithout sin they would never be able to have a proper realthionship with God.
what is the importance of atonment for conservative and fundamentalist Christians and today?
the anoting death of Gods son was the only way to bring slavation to humanity
what is the importance of atonement for liberal Christians today?
inspires to have a good chrisitan life
what happens in catholic mass?
. beings with a greeting from the priest and prayers
. 3 reading from the bible
. they say prayes for the world community the sick and dead
.
what happens in the liturgy of the Eucharist?
. offerings of bread and wine brought to the alter
. says the lords prayer
. open table
. blesses them sand says ‘’ go in peace ,glorifing the lord by your lives
how is holy communion in non-conformist churches?
. a hymm, prayer and thanksgiving
. reading from the bible and a sermon
.
what is a pilgriamge?
it is a journey to a holy site
. act of worship
describe Iona pilgrimage
place of retreat
. shows differient christina groups can live work and worship togther
three rules of the Iona pilgrimage
- take part in regular acts of worship
- be prepared to share with others
- meet with other members of the community
describe Lourdes pilgrimage
- healing take place
- ## to be cleasned from their sins
what is advent?
celebration of the anaversary of the birth of jesus in bethlehem in chruch one candle is lit.
what is Christmas?
birth of jesus it commends the incarnation of jesus
what is easter?
it help Christians to remember the sacrifice of Jesus
what is an assembly?
church id greek for ekklesia -defiened as assembly - the root meaning is not thr bulding but the people
who are street pastors?
trained volunteers from local churches- pstrol in theams of m and w - they go out to listen and help people - they go ou to be jesus hands and feet
why should Christians communities help?
jesus key teaching which were parbels taught people to love and help others eg - the Good samaritan
what does the sheep represent?
thoose who help and care for the poor will be rewarderd in heaven
what does the Goat represent?
those who ignore and do not care for others - people would go to hell
what does mission mean?
means sending - calling of a religious organization or individual to go into the world and spread their faith
what is evangelism?
spreading the christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
what is the place of mission?
to spread the good new to the non believrs - that jesus is the son of God into the world to be its saviour.
a quote in the bible tied to Evangelism
come follow me and i will send you out the fish for people (Matthew 4:19)
what is the alpha course?
started in 1977 - an intro for those interested in learning about Christianity
what is persecution?
anger and bad treatment ,because of race political or religious beliefes
why should Christians work to end world poverty? - qoute
jesus tauget his followers that they should have compassion towards the poor - love ur naigbout as you love yourself
- bible promotes justice, to be treated farely
- taught about stewardship
what is Christian Aid?
origination that belives the world can and must be changed to one where everyone can live a Jesus life a full life free from poverty
- it brings Jesus teachings into practice by treating everyone as there neighbor
- works with poor weak and sick
what happened in genesis 2?
7th day - God rested
God formed Adam from dust, and breathed life into him
Adam was ordered not to eat the tree of good and evil
Adam needed a helper so Eve was created from Adam’s rib
Both were naked and felt no shame
genesis 3
The fall or original sin, was a choice made by Adam and Eve to disobey God’s command to not eat from the tree of good and evil through free will, and falling into the temptation of satan. This ultimately released sin and destruction into the world, separating mankind from God and ruining the perfect world God had created.
what are most Christian views on the nature of God?
believe in traditional teachings of the trinity
what do Jehova witness believe about the nature of God?
od is a single being, not a trinity. They believe Jesus was created by Jehovah, so Jesus had a beginning, therefore not eternal.
what do Christadelphians believe about the nature of God?
don’t believe in the trinity, and believe that God is a single being (God the father), while Jesus is the son of God, but still just a man, and the holy spirit is the power of God
what’s is redemption?
the act of being saved from sin
how does resserction show the nature of God?
Omnipotence - power to defeat death, Sin and the devil - demonstration God’s overriding power
