unit 1: Christianity content

Question 1

The Nature of God

Answer 1

• the creator
• sustainer
• omnipotent
• omnipresent
• omniscient
• omnibenevolent

Question 2

What do literalists believe about Genesis 1?

Answer 2

happened exactly as it says in the bible (6 days of 24 hours)
Adam was formed out of the dust of the world
Eve was formed from Adams rib
REJECT SCIENTIFIC THEORIES

Question 3

What do old earth creationists believe about Genesis 1?

Answer 3

main points are true

took longer than 6 days of 24 hours

Question 4

What to liberalists believe about Genesis 1?

Answer 4

details of the story are not important
it was a pre-scientific attempt to explain the origins of the universe
main point is god created the world and everything in it

Question 5

What do literalists believe about Genesis 2 & 3?

Answer 5

reject idea of different versions of creation
adam and eve
emphasises sinfullness of humans

Question 6

What do non-literalists believe about Genesis 2 & 3?

Answer 6

do not believe the story of Adam and Eve
Accept the idea of evolution
THEISTIC EVOLUTION - a process God started

Question 7

Nature of Humanity

Answer 7

moral 
creative
soul
image of god
rational
fallen
free will

Question 8

What do Christians believe about God the Father?

Answer 8

he is loving
created the world
"in his own image"
loves his creation unconditionally 
omniscient 
" before i formed you in the womb i knew you"

Question 9

What do Christians believe about God the Son?

Answer 9

God incarnate 
"the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us"
came to earth to teach about God 
death - crucifixion
took the sin of humanity so humans could have eternal life 
performed miracles
helped the poor and demonstrated agape 
known as the messiah

Question 10

What do Christians believe about the Holy Spirit?

Answer 10

power and presence of God in the world today
there during creation
inspiration of the bible
feel its presence
speaking in tongues
Jesus said the holy spirit will “come in his place
“

Question 11

events of Jesus’ birth

Answer 11

angel appeared to virgin Mary
was visited by important people and given gifts
messiah
god incarnate

Question 12

events of Jesus’ death

Answer 12

nailed to a cross
mocked and beaten 
brought about salvation 
atoned sins 
shows god understands human suffering

Question 13

events of Jesus’ resurrection

Answer 13

rose from the dead

overcame death

Question 14

events of Jesus’ ascension

Answer 14

“taken up before their eyes”

end of jesus’ physical presence

Question 15

What is absolute morality?

Answer 15

absolutely right or wrong, no matter the situation

Question 16

what is realtive morality?

Answer 16

depends on the situation. no rules, each situation is different

Question 17

what are the teachings of jesus?

Answer 17

look after the less fortunate 
care fro the sick
feed the hungry
take every opportunity to do good
do good deeds
"do to others what you would have them do to you"

Question 18

forgiveness

Answer 18

“father forgive them”
“forgive seventy times seven”
“love your enemies”
forgive from the heart

Question 19

treasures in heaven

Answer 19

do good deeds and you will be rewarded in heaven

the parable of the rich man explains wealth has no benefit to the afterlife, its how you use it that matters

Question 20

what are the functions of the church?

Answer 20

place of:
worship
education
meeting
weddings 
funerals 
baptisms 
community events
foodbank

Question 21

why do Christians pray?

Answer 21

communicate with God 
praise God 
say sorry to God
give thanks to god
ask god on behalf of others

Question 22

what is persecution of Christians?

Answer 22

killed for religious beliefs

Christians try to spread good news of God