Christian Beliefs

Question 1

What is the trinity unique to?

Answer 1

Christianity

Question 2

What is it the belief of?

Answer 2

Only one god, yet he exists as three ‘persons’

Question 3

Name the three ‘persons’ of God?

Answer 3

God the father
God the son
God the Holy Spirit
Each are fully god, but they are not three gods they are one god

Question 4

What is the Nicene Creed?

Answer 4

A statement of belief that is recited in church

‘We believe in one lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of god, eternally begotten of the father… we believe in the Holy Spirit, the giver of life, who proceeds from the father and the son’

Question 5

What does the Nicene Creed reveal about god the father?

Answer 5

The creator of the universe and is almighty

Question 6

What does the Nicene Creed reveal about God the Son?

Answer 6

Jesus Christ who is the ‘lord’ and the son of the father

Question 7

What does the Nicene Creed reveal about God the Holy Spirit?

Answer 7

Comes from the father and the son. ‘Giver of life’ spiritually active in the worlds

Question 8

Meaning of begotten

Answer 8

Born of

Question 9

Meaning of Holy Spirit

Answer 9

The Spirit of god who gives power to understand and worship

Question 10

Meaning of Jesus Christ

Answer 10

The son of god, who came into the world as a human being

Question 11

Meaning of Trinity

Answer 11

God as one being, in three persons

Question 12

What does the bible highlight about the persons of the Trinity?

Answer 12

Importance of each person and how they can be understood and worshipped by Christians today

Question 13

How is he Trinity reflected in worship and belief today as a whole?

Answer 13

Guide for worship and belief

Displays gods loving nature

Question 14

How is god the father reflected in worship today?

Answer 14

Christians believe god cares for all he has made. They pray in the knowledge that he cares about them and he is powerful, like Jesus did in the Lord’s Prayer ‘our heart in heaven…’ this gives a guide how to pray

Question 15

How is god the son reflected in worship today?

Answer 15

God he son became a human being and given the name Jesus. He is our saviour friend and role model. They follow his example. He died to take punishment for their sins of humanity. Worship therefore is often happy and joyful to express thankfulness for forgiving their sins

Question 16

How is god the Holy Spirit reflected in worship today?

Answer 16

Comforter and guide. Holy Spirit live in their hearts and helps them lead good lives and choose moral choices. Pray in dancing and creative expression in charismatic churches

Question 17

What do Christians believe the Trinity is a model of?

Answer 17

Mutual love and perfect unity

Question 18

Oneness of god is reflected in hymns. Name some hymns

Answer 18

‘Shine, Jesus, shine’ by Graham Kendrick

‘Holy,holy, holy’ by Reignald heber

Question 19

How is the Trinity reflected in baptism?

Answer 19

Baptised in the ‘name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit’

Question 20

Explain two Christian beliefs about Trinity

Answer 20

Made up of three persons- god the son, father and Holy Spirit. Each is important and understood in different ways. Father is the creator. Son is the ‘lord’. Holy Spirit is the ‘giver of life’

Each of these three persons is fully god, but they are not three gods, known as the oneness of god

Question 21

Explain two reasons why the concept of the Trinity is important for Christians

Answer 21

Christians use as the guide for worship and belief and it displays gods loving nature, which impacts on their worship, this can be seen in the hymn ‘shine Jesus shine’ by Graham Kendrick

It is also a model for mutual love and perfect unity, which comforts Christians as they know they are not alone.

Question 22

Where were all three persons present in the bible?

Answer 22

At the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)

Question 23

How many accounts of creations are there?

Answer 23

2

Question 24

Where are the different accounts of creation found?

Answer 24

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Genesis 2:4-3:23

Question 25

What happened on day 1 of creation?

Answer 25

Heavens Earth Light Dark

Question 26

What happened on day 2 of creation?

Answer 26

Water | Sky

Question 27

What happened on day 3 of creation?

Answer 27

Land | Plant life

Question 28

What happened on day 4 of creation?

Answer 28

Sun Moon Stars

Question 29

What happened on day 5 of creation?

Answer 29

Fish | Birds

Question 30

What happened on day 6of creation?

Answer 30

Land animals | Humans

Question 31

What does the second account of genesis focus on? Genesis 2:4-3:23

Answer 31

The development of humans

Question 32

How can the biblical account of creation be understood in different ways?

Answer 32

Metaphorical | Literal

Question 33

What is the metaphorical view of creation?

Answer 33

Account is a metaphor and not literally true Story helps people understand god is the creator of all things

Question 34

What is the literal view of creation?

Answer 34

Literally true and god created the world exactly how the bible says CREATIONISM- believe bible is the sacred word of god and should be taken literally

Question 35

What do young earth creationists believe?

Answer 35

World Made in 6 days | Approx 10,000 years ago

Question 36

What is the role of the word?

Answer 36

'In the beginning was the word' It is Jesus, he acted in creation. Source of life God created things through speaking not by his hands

Question 37

What is the role of the spirit in creation?

Answer 37

'Spirit of god hovered over the waters' Gods guard of creation

Question 38

Why is creation important for Christians today?

Answer 38

God gave Adam and Eve free will, and choose to disobey which removed mutual love and trust between god and humans. Christians believe they have a loving and personal relationship with god. Pray to god for guidance Humans are gods stewards: they should look after his creation. Treat animals with respect, conserve environment and resources share and care for environment

Question 39

Outline three beliefs about creation

Answer 39

On day 1 god created heaven earth light and dark Day 2 created water and sky Day 3 land and plant life

Question 40

Define incarnation

Answer 40

To take on flesh: god becomes a human being

Question 41

How is the incarnation shown in the Bible?

Answer 41

'They will call him Immanuel' Matthew 1:23 God the son camber into the world to live among people 'The mystery from which true godliness springs is great'

Question 42

What is the importance of the incarnation for Christians today?

Answer 42

Allows a relationship between god and humanity Shows god loves the world and celebrate this on Christmas Jesus could understand humanity and its problem and identify with their suffering

Question 43

Christians believe that Jesus is God ____________

Answer 43

Incarnate

Question 44

Outline three Christian beliefs about Jesus

Answer 44

Jesus is God the Son the second person of the Trinity Jesus came into the world to live among other people People celebrate Jesus' birth on Christmas Day Jesus is God incarnate

Question 45

What was the last supper?

Answer 45

The evening before Jesus died he shared a meal with his disciples Spoke about his forthcoming death and betrayal 'This is my body given for you' Luke 22:19

Question 46

Why is the last supper important for Christians?

Answer 46

Highlights that Jesus' teachings were coming true Remember through Eucharist

Question 47

What was Jesus' betrayal, arrest and trail?

Answer 47

Jesus and disciples planned to spend night in Garden of Gethsemane by Judas Iscariot brought armed crowd to take Jesus away Jesus took in front of Jewish High Council and found guilty of blasphemy

Question 48

What was the crucifixion?

Answer 48

Jesus was nailed to cross and left to die 'Crucify him! Crucify him!'

Question 49

Why was the crucifixion important for Christians?

Answer 49

Death was a proof of his humanity Jesus' death was a sacrifice- through his death loving relationship with God was restored Remember of Good Friday

Question 50

What was Jesus resurrection?

Answer 50

Rose from dead on the third day after he died Women went to prepare his body for burial but discovered his body has gone 'He is not here; he has risen!'

Question 51

Why is Jesus' resurrection important for Christians?

Answer 51

Means all Jesus taught is true Humanity's sins are forgiven True relationship with God again If they follow god they will be granted eternal life and be reunited with God

Question 52

What was Jesus' ascension?

Answer 52

Jesus told his disciples he was soon be taken up to heaven by they would not be left alone for the Holy Spirit would come down on earth 'He was taken up before their very eyes' acts 1:5-9

Question 53

What is salvation?

Answer 53

Being saved from sin and their consequences; going to heaven