4.9 - Death and the afterlife - End of Unit 4 Flashcards
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What do atheists believe happens upon death?
One ceases to exist
Christians believe that death is not…?
The end
What do Christians believe happens at death?
God judges them and decides whether they go to heaven or hell
What third place do Catholics believe in?
Purgatory
What is Purgatory?
Where souls undergo purification in order to achieve the holiness necessary to approach God and enter heaven
When are the two times Christians think they might get Judged?
Immediately after death or on the Day of Judgement sometime in the future
Christians believe the afterlife is either P_______ or S________
Physical or Spiritual
What do Christians use as evidence for the afterlife?
Jesus’ resurrection
Describe heaven
it is indescribably wonderful and is where God resides. There will be no more death, mourning or pain. it is a place of eternal happiness with God.
Who was hell designed for?
Satan and his demons
what is hell?
A place of punishment for the unrighteous. A place of torment.
Matthew 13:50
‘and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
Revelation 14:11
‘And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.’
Matthew 25:41
‘Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’’
What is Revelation 4:2-6 about?
John’s vision of the throne room of God in heaven
Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’
Many Christians don’t believe hell is actually a burning dystopia of eternal suffering but is what?
A representation of our lives without God
Which is the most important Christian ambition?
Seeking an eternity in heaven with God.
Mark 8:36
‘What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?’
How does our relationship with God get broken?
Through sin
How did God overcome the barrier of sin?
By sending Jesus to die for us
Price of our sin was paid by Jesus’ life so we may do what?
Have eternal life in heaven
Salvation does not have to be ______
Earned!
