Christianity

Question 1

nature of God

Answer 1

omni - benevolent
omniscient
omni - present
omni - potent
eternal

Question 2

what is the genesis 1/2 story

Answer 2

the creation story

Question 3

what is the nature of human beings

Answer 3

we were created in Gods image to look after creation

Question 4

imago dei

Answer 4

made in Gods image. Humanity shares characteristics with God and has the ability to enter into relationships with others and with God, unlike other creatures
Genesis 1:26 “they will be like us and resemble us”

Question 5

freewill

Answer 5

the ultimate gift from God, the power to make our own decisions
Genesis 2:17 “if you eat the fruit of that tree, you will die the same day.” Gods intentions were not to scare humans but to warn them that the personal relationship they have with him will be lost forever if they violate his word.

Question 6

Stewardship

Answer 6

Humans were created ‘imago dei’ to look after Gods creations

Genesis 1:28

Question 7

Augustine

Answer 7

believed that humans have a moral compass

• God knows everything
• Humans aren’t controlled
• we need to learn from mistakes

Question 8

Genesis 3

Answer 8

the story of the fan

Question 9

The fall

Answer 9

Adam and Eve in Gods eye lost their innocence and were thrown out of the garden of Eden

Question 10

Alienation

Answer 10

alienated from God - anorexia
alienated from each other - war
alienated from the rest of creation - illness
story of the fall Genesis 3:23 “the lord sent them out of the garden of Eden”

Question 11

ministry

Answer 11

the example of his life and the spiritual teachings of Jesus whilst on earth

Question 12

miracle

Answer 12

A supernatural or unexplainable event

Question 13

parable

Answer 13

A story with religious meaning or teaching a moral lesson

Question 14

christ

Answer 14

anointed one, blessed by God

Question 15

Messiah

Answer 15

A saviour, blessed by God, come to liberate people

Question 16

Son of God

Answer 16

Both Adam and Jesus are referred to as sons of God, as creator he had special relationships with them so this special status was conferred upon them

Question 17

Sermon on the mount

Answer 17

A collection of sayings and teachings of Jesus which emphasise his moral teachings
Matthew chp5-7

Question 18

Salvation

Answer 18

being saved from harm or consequences of sin

Question 19

Atonement

Answer 19

The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus Christ
John 11:25

Question 20

Romans 6

Answer 20

“for sins pays its wage - death; but Gods free gift is eternal life in union with christ Jesus our lord”

Romas 6:23

Question 21

John 11

Answer 21

“those who believe in me will live even though they die”

John 11:25

Question 22

Resurrection

Answer 22

Christian belief that Jesus rose from death after 3 days

Question 23

1 corinthians 15

Answer 23

backs up physical resurrection “and if christ has not been raised from death, then we have nothing to preach and you have nothing to believe”

Question 24

Acts 9

Answer 24

back up idea of spiritual resurrection

Question 25

analysis for imago dei

Answer 25

strength - special privileged position and gives the potential for an amazing life

Question 26

evaluation for imago dei

Answer 26

has merit as humans do amazing things, help each other and create beautiful lives for others

Question 27

analysis for omni - benevolent

Answer 27

weakness - so much suffering going on in the world today (covid 19)

Question 28

evaluation for omni - benevolent

Answer 28

has merit as this is the reason people don't believe in god

Question 29

belief that God created everything

Answer 29

God not only creates but also continues to support and provide for the world he created. God is a purposeful creator and he intended his creation to be perfect and good - each day ends with 'and God was pleased with what he saw' genesis 1

Question 30

ex nihilo

Answer 30

created everything from nothing. everything owes its existence to God. Genesis 1 "when God created the universe, the earth was formless and desolate" Genesis 1:1

Question 31

analysis for omnipotent

Answer 31

strength - christians can feel as though they are in a personal relationship with him

Question 32

analysis for ex nihilo

Answer 32

strength - provides an explanation for how the universe came to be and a why.

Question 33

evaluation for ex nihilo

Answer 33

I don't think this has merit as there is no evidence to prove that it was God who created the universe.

Question 34

evaluation for omnipotent

Answer 34

I think this has merit as it provides comfort and support for Christians knowing they are always being watched over

Question 35

analysis of freewill

Answer 35

weakness - can cause suffering in the world for example war and famine

Question 36

evaluation of freewill

Answer 36

I think this has merit as it means people make their own choices and means they have to take responsibility for their actions.