Christian Beliefs and Teachings

Question 1

What is God like for Christians?

Answer 1

• Omnipotent
• Omnibenevolent
• Just

Question 2

Quote about God’s omnipotence

Answer 2

‘All things are possible with God’ - Mark

Question 3

What is the problem of evil?

Answer 3

Some people argue that God can’t be omnipotent and omnibenevolent because if he was then evil and suffering shouldn’t exist

Question 4

What is natural evil and how is this explained?

Answer 4

Natural evil is suffering caused by natural occurrences like diseases or natural disasters like earthquakes

Christians might explain that natural evil is necessary for humans to truly appreciate good, or it can be used by God as a test of faith - a biblical example is Job

Question 5

What is moral evil and how is this explained?

Answer 5

Moral evil is suffering caused by human action - it could be a crime like murder or theft

Christians might explain that God gave humans free-will to do what they want so it is our own fault

Question 6

What kind of religion is Christianity?

Answer 6

Monotheistic - Christians only believe in one God

Question 7

What is the Christian belief about the Trinity?

Answer 7

That God has revealed himself as three persons

Question 8

Who are the members of the Trinity?

Answer 8

God the Father
• Creator

God the Son
• Jesus
• God in human form

God the Holy Spirit
• Active presence of God on Earth
• Inspired the apostles at Pentecost and still does today