Christianity beliefs Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the definition of incarnation?
Becoming flesh and taking human form
Who is in the holy trinity?
God the father
God the son/Jesus
God the Holy Spirit
What is the significance of Jesus being both fully god and fully human?
He was able to fully understand human suffering and misery.
All of his actions and teachings have authority as they are the will of God.
How does Jesus being fully God and fully human effect Christians?
Helps them understand God’s nature and attributes.
How is God’s omnibenevolence shown?
The sacrifice of Jesus
What is the significance of the incarnation?
Shows God’s love for us
What is the significance of the crucifixion?
Jesus’ sacrifice which enabled atonement shows God’s love. Shows that suffering is part of life.
What is the significance of the resurrection?
Shows the divine nature of Jesus.
Shows the power of God over evil.
When was the ascension?
40 Days after the resurrection
What is the significance of the ascension?
That Jesus is with God.
Without it there would be no Christian faith (proof of Heaven)
Define Heaven
A state/place of eternal peace and happiness in the presence of God
Define sin
Any though/action that separates/distances us from God and defies his will
Define salvation
To be saved from sin and the relationship with God repaired
Name the first sin
the original sin
What did the first sin cause?
separation from God.
Introduction of death.
All humans after were born with sin and the tendency to commit sins
Explain the types of salvation
Salvation through good works: Salvation gained through actions.
Salvation through faith: Salvation freely given by God
How was the first sin made up for?
Jesus’ sacrifice
Define atonement
Restoring a broken relationship with God and removal of sin by making amends for wrongdoings
What do some Christians believe you need to enter Heaven?
Believing in Jesus.
Anyone from any religion who has pleased God.
Only baptised Christians regardless of their lives.
What is Purgatory andwhat type of Christianity is it mainly in?
Catholic.
A cleansing stage before entering Heaven
What is Hell?
A place with eternal separation from God and with eternal torment.
What is Judgement day?
A day when the world will end and God will judge all life and reward/punish them
What does the apostles creed show?
Gives authority to the incarnation of Jesus, the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension, and judgement day
Who are the sheep and goat and where will the be in relation to God?
Sheep— people who have helped those in need/given back to the world. Will be on God’s right side.
Goat— selfish/unkind people. Will be on God’s left side.
