Christianity Beliefs & Teachings

Question 1

When was the first major divergence in Christianity, what was it about and who broke away from it?

Answer 1

1054 CE about the meaning of the Nicene Creed. The West follow the Orthodox Church and the East followed the RC Church

Question 2

When was the second major divergence, what was it about and who broke away from it?

Answer 2

16th century - Misuse of RC Church by Henry VIII. Protestants broke away

Question 3

Which two denominations refuse to conform to a pattern of worship?

Answer 3

• Baptists
• Presbyterians

Question 4

Name 6 characteristics of God:

Answer 4

• Omniscient
• Omnipotent
• Omnibenevolent
• Atemporal
• Transcendent
• Immanent

Question 5

What does the Plymouth Brethren focus on?

Answer 5

The holiness and purity of God

Question 6

What is the Trinity?

Answer 6

• The Father
• The Son
• The Holy Spirit

Question 7

The son’s role on Earth: (3)

Answer 7

• Sacrifice himself
• Rise from dead
• Preach to others

Question 8

What denomination does not believe in this Trinity?

Answer 8

Christadelphins

Question 9

When was the Nicene Creed made?

Answer 9

381CE

Question 10

Steps of Genesis 1: (6)

Answer 10

1) “ Let there be light”
2) Vault to separate world and sky
3) Dry ground appears
4) Sun and Moon
5) Living creatures
6) Mankind and plant-bearing seeds

Question 11

Who wrote all of Genesis?

Answer 11

Moses

Question 12

Steps of Genesis 2: (4)

Answer 12

1) Man formed from the dust of ground
2) Garden of Eden planted
3) Woman formed from rib of man
4) Both are naked

Question 13

Steps of Genesis 3:

Answer 13

1) Woman is tricked by serpent
2) She gives apple to husband and both eat it
3) Realise they are naked and are scolded by God

Question 14

What is the Word?

Answer 14

The term given to Jesus

Question 15

What is Genesis 3 also known as?

Answer 15

The Fall

Question 16

What is original sin?

Answer 16

The sin committed in the Fall

Question 17

What are the three views on the creation story?

Answer 17

• That the world was created in 6 days, 5700 years ago
• That the story is not to be taken literally, but as a message
• That God is atemporal so the 6 days may have been much longer in our time

Question 18

What are the two type of evil?

Answer 18

• Natural evil
• Moral evil

Question 19

What shows the contradiction of an omnibenevolent God and the existence of evil?

Answer 19

Mackie’s inconsistent triad

Question 20

What is the Iranean Theodicy known as?

Answer 20

The soul-making theodicy

Question 21

What are the main points of the Iranean Theodicy? (2)

Answer 21

• God allows evil and suffering to exist so humans can learn right from wrong
• God doesn’t want to interfere in human free will

Question 22

What is the Augustinian Theodicy also called?

Answer 22

The soul-deciding theodicy

Question 23

What are the main points of the Augustinian Theodicy? (2)

Answer 23

• God is not responsible for the occurrence of evil, as he created us perfectly
• It is through us imperfect humans and sin that evil exists

Question 24

How did Jesus’ death atone for all human sin?

Answer 24

He was perfect and unaffected by sin so it atoned for everyone

Question 25

What are the 6 parts of the Sermon on the Mount and what does each refer to?

Answer 25

1) The Beatitudes --> meekness, mercy, peacefulness 2) Jesus and the Law --> 10 Commandments 3) True discipleship --> Lord's Prayer 4) True righteousness --> wealth & judging others 5) The narrow gateway --> challenges of being a Christian 6) Building on solid foundations --> put your full faith into Jesus, and it will not go wrong

Question 26

What is evangelism?

Answer 26

Preaching Jesus' teachings to others

Question 27

Who brought the 10 Commandments to who?

Answer 27

Moses brought them to the Israelites

Question 28

How many days after his crucifixion was Jesus resurrected?

Answer 28

3

Question 29

What are the two interpretations of Jesus' ascension?

Answer 29

- He is returning to his Father - The succession of good over evil

Question 30

In what time period was the Apostle' Creed formed and who made it?

Answer 30

Between 2nd and 9th century by 12 apostles

Question 31

Why do Protestant churches use and empty cross?

Answer 31

It is to show that Jesus' death wasn't the end

Question 32

Why were animal sacrifices not necessary anymore?

Answer 32

Jesus' death atoned for all sin

Question 33

What is the blessing for every imperfect human, as long as they have faith?

Answer 33

God's Grace, which will save them

Question 34

All views of salvation: (5)

Answer 34

- JC died for the release of original sin - God became human so human could achieve union with God - RCs believe they are saved once baptised, with ongoing participation in the sacraments - Evangelical Christians believe you are saved if you have faith in Christ - Some believe the deeds they commit and how they act determines salvation

Question 35

What is an eschatological belief?

Answer 35

The belief of Parousia and that all of the dead are judged there

Question 36

What are the beliefs about Parousia?

Answer 36

- The soul does not continue into hell and it is an eternal existence without God's presence - Heaven is an eternal existence with the presence of God