Lesson 7: Sin and Salvation

Question 1

What is “sin”?

Answer 1

• Sin is an action that displeases God.

Question 2

Where do some Christians believe temptation originates from?

Answer 2

• Some think it originates from the devil.

Question 3

Why do some Christians believe temptation originates from the devil?

Answer 3

• Temptation is powerful and hard to resist, just like the devil.

Question 4

What has God given humans to chose what is right and wrong?

Answer 4

• God gave 10 commandments which tell Christians how to use free will properly.

Question 5

What happens if a person choses to sin?

Answer 5

• If a person sins, they will be separated from God.

Question 6

What is meant by “salvation”?

Answer 6

• Salvation means to be saved from sin.

Question 7

How did Jesus’ sacrifice help mankind?

Answer 7

• Mankind can now repent if they sin, removing a barrier between them and God.

Question 8

What does “repentance” mean?

Answer 8

• Repentance means to confess your sins and ask for forgiveness.

Question 9

What does “Atonement” mean?

Answer 9

• Atonement means to be AT-ONE with God due to Jesus’ sacrifice.

Question 10

What does “contrition” mean?

Answer 10

• Contrition means to show genuine regret for a sin committed.

Question 10

What does “penance” mean?

Answer 10

• Penance is an action that shows regret or wrongdoing.

Question 11

What is meant by “the sacrament of reconciliation?”

Answer 11

• The sacrament of reconciliation refers to things we can do to be forgiven.

Question 12

What 3 main acts lead to atonement?

Answer 12

• Priest gives absolution (confession)
• Oppourtunity at mass
• Private prayer

Question 13

Are there any sins that can’t be forgiven in Christianity?

Answer 13

• The only sin that isn’t forgiven is unrepentance.

Question 14

What is meant by “absolution?”

Answer 14

• Absolution, in the Catholic Church, is when the Priest says: “You are forgiven.”

Question 15

Give 1 example of penance a Christian may do.

Answer 15

• A Christian may use a rosary.

Question 16

What are short term effects of attonement? (3 points)

Answer 16

• Barrier is removed
• Clear conscience
• Close relationship to God

Question 17

What is the long term effect of attonement?

Answer 17

• Eternal life in heaven

Question 18

Summarise the story of “The Thief on The Cross.”

Answer 18

• 2 criminals were crucified with Jesus .
• One was making fun of him
• The second said “Don’t you fear God”
• The second was assured paradise

Question 19

What is the message of the story of “The thief on The Cross” ?

Answer 19

• If one repents to God just before death, they are forgiven
  (no matter what sin committed)
• One isn’t forgiven if they die unrepentful.

Question 20

What happens once a person repents for forgiveness?

Answer 20

• The barrier between God and them is removed.

Question 21

Does a Christian always have to do something to be forgiven by God?

Answer 21

• No.
• God gracefully forgives people due to their belief in Jesus.