Christian Belifs Flashcards
(37 cards)
Characteristics of God
Omnipotent: all powerful
Omnibenevolent: all loving
Just: fair
All knowing
Omnipresent
Problem of evil: Atheists might say
-If god is omnipotent he should be powerful enough to stop suffering
-if he is loving he would not want humans to suffer
-if he is just he wouldn’t allow innocent people to suffer
The problem of evil: Christian might say
-evil and suffering (like war) is caused by humans, god won’t interfere with our free will
-suffering is a test, and how we respond like following teachings passes the test
-We don’t know but will find out gods purpose at the end of time
What does the catholic catechism call the ‘trinity’
A mystery
What quotes tells Christian’s that god is omnipotent
“In the beginning god created the heavens and the earth”
“God said let there be light”
Belief of literal creation
-Made in 6 days
-7th day for rest
-happened about 6000 years ago
Belief of Theistic eveolution
-started with big bang
-bible and science
-happened about 13.8 billion years ago
What is the word
Jesus christ
Quote about word
“IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD ”
What does “god loved the world that he gave his one and only son” show
Humans will be resurrected from death and there is life after death
What is the parable of the sheep and the goats
How you treat others will effect their judgement day after death
Belief about heaven
There is no sadness
You will be with god for eternity
“HE WILL WIPE EVERY TEAR FROM THEIR EYES”
Belief about hell
Some think it’s a literal place, where it is painful
Others think it is symbolic of being ‘without god’
“WHERE THERE WILL BE WEEPING”
Belief in after life
Christian’s belief on heaven and hell effect how they think of the afterlife
They think carefully about actions bc we will be judged
Belief of incarnation
Jesus was incarnate of god
“THE WORD BECAME FLESH”
shows Jesus is part of the trinity
Belief of Jesus’ baptism
30 years old
Gods voice said “YOU ARE MY SON”
shows Jesus is son of god
Parables Jesus taught
Parable of the sheep and the goats
Parable of the Good Samaritan
What do Jesus miracles prove to Christians
He is god incarnate
How to live as a good Christian
Events of Holy Week
Palm Sunday
The last supper
Cruxifixction
Why is Jesus crucifixion important to Christian’s
Then can remember the sacrifice god made doing the Eucharist
Shows god was prepared to sacrifice his son for humanity
Why is Jesus’ resurrection important to Christians
Showed Jesus was the son of god
Shows there is life after death
When was Jesus’ ascension
40 days after resurrection
What was the great commission
To spread the word of god
“GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS”
Why is the ascension+great commission important to Christians
Great commission gave gave disciples clear instructions
Ascension shows Jesus was fully god and he is waiting to return to earth
