y11 mock christianity Flashcards
whats the nicene creed
states that father is the creator
the son is Jesus Christ
the holy spirit works within the world today to guide us
why is the trinity important
Christians can understand God better
its a model of mutual love and unity
its a loving relationship like a family
how is the trinity reflected in worship
holy communion- participants recite the Nicene creed
baptism/marriages performed in the name of the trinity
some hymns refer to the trinity
SOURCE OF WISDOM for trinity
He saw the spirit of God descending like a dove
why is creation important for Christians
shows Gods goodness ‘and God saw that it was good’
humans were made in his image, we occupy a unique place in creation
as we’re made in his image it means we’re capable of self-knowledge, free will, care for the planet
SOURCE OF WISDOM for creation
in the beginning was the word- Jesus was present
why are teachings about life after death important
Christians believe that what happens to them will be determined by how they live so they try to live good Christian lives
the afterlife rewards people. gives Christian life meaning
evil and suffering
satan is the cause of suffering (adam/eve)
job had to suffer-test of faith
free will
evil and suffering makes opportunities to improve peoples character
SOURCE OF WISDOM for evil and suffering
the lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
he cares for us and would want to stop suffering
