Christian beliefs Flashcards
(48 cards)
Christian symbolism
- The cross- resurrection
- The crucifix - crucifixion/sacrifice
- Candle - Jesus is the light of the world.
- The trinity “the father and I are one” John 10;30
- “I am the way the truth and the life nor one gets to the father except by me”
The Story of Job
- God and Satan test the pious man Job
- He is stricken with poverty, disease and the death of his family.
- He remains faithful and is rewarded by God.
- This shows evil is a test of faith.
The Holy Trinity
“The father and I are one”
“I am the way, the truth and the life; nor one goes to the father except by me.”
“In the name of the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit.”
Omnipotent quotes
“Moses threw his stick down in front of pharaoh and it turned into a snake” Exodus 7:11
“Moses held his hand over the sea… the water was divided.”Exodus parting red sea
Transendent definition:
above everything
Immanent definition:
within everything
Theist, agnostic, atheist def:
Thiest: believes there is a God.
Agnostic: not sure if God is real.
Athiest: does not believe in Gos.
Evangelism
Preaching of the gospel to others with the intention of converting others to christianity.
Sacraments
An outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing from God For example: Baptism, Eucharist.
Incarnation
God becoming human in the form of Jesus
Atonement
The belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and god.
Omnibenevolent quotes
“But you, Lord are a compassionate and gracious god, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness”
“For God so loved the world hat he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
“there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours throughout’
Arguments for God
Miracles- waiter into wine/ resurrection Awe and wonder Personal experience Parents/tradition God created the universe - genesis Many people are religious
Arguments against God
Scientific ideas contradict religion Evolution No evidence Suffering in the world - earthquakes Evil and suffering Natural evil - earthquakes diseases etc Moral evil - murders theft etc
God made the world in 6days
“In the beginning the world already existed; the word was with God, and the word was God though him all things were made.” John 1:1-5
Stages of Creation
Day 1 - sun, moon, and stars Day 2 - sea and sky Day 3 - dry land and plants Day 4 - Moon and religious festivals Day 5 - Fish and birds Day 7 - Adam and Eve Day 6 - Rest
Why was suffering created?
Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the garden of eden. This explains suffering:
- God gave people freewill so we could make choices.
- People suffer because they make bad choices.
- God is like our parents, he lets us make our own choices.
The last supper what happened? what did Jesus say?
While they were eating Jesus took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat: this is my body”
The crucifixion quote:
“After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put is own clothes on him. They led him away to crucify him.”Matthew 27:28-50
The scape goat - The resurrection quotes
“He shall put both hands on the goats head and confess over it all the evil sins, and rebellions of the people of Israel, and so transfer them to the goats head. Then the goat is driven off into the desert. The goat will carry all their sins away.”
“He was put to death for the sins of the people”
The resurrection
They found the stone rolled away from the entrance to the tomb, so they went in but they didn’t find the body of Lord Jesus.
That Christ died for our sins, as written in the scriptures; so that he was buried and that he was raised to life three days later.
This is how it will be when the dead roses are raised to lif. When the body is buried, it is mortal; when it is raised, it will be immortal.”
The Ascension
Jesus is taken up to Heaven. He raised his hands and blessed them. As he was a blessing them he, he departed from them and was taken up to heaven.
No one can see the Kingdom of God without being born again.
I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though hey die; and all those who live and believe in me.
There are many rooms in my fathers house… I am going to prepare a place for you. I am the way, the truth and the life; no one goes to the father except by me.
Easter Week
Lent - 40 days preparation before Easter. Remembers when Jesus went into the desert and was tempted by the devil.
Ash Wednesday - “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return. Turn away from evil and follow Christ.”
Holy Week -
Monday - Jesus visits the temple and turns over the tables. “ My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves”
Thursday - the last supper. The origin of the Eucharist Service.
Jesus took the bread, “take and eat; this is my body” Then he took a cup of wine, “drink from it, this is my blood” Do this in remembrance of me.
Friday - The crucifixion - “Father forgive them they know not what they do.”
Easter Sunday - Resurrection is celebrated - new life, life after death.
The pentecost - The start of Christianity Quote
“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit… Then saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there.”
