Christianity Quotes Flashcards
(33 cards)
What was iraneous’ theology about the problem of evil
God gives us free will - we misuse it - we learn from our mistakes - we benefit as a result
Parable of sheep and goats
Goats followed Jesus but did no good in life whereas the sheep were good - the sheep went to heaven
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1- Refers to the Day of Judgement, where people are separated based on their actions.
2- Emphasizes that helping others (e.g. feeding the hungry) is key to entering heaven.
Mathew 19
Jesus says it’s ok to divorce if they adultered
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1- Divorce is strongly discouraged, only allowed in cases like sexual immorality.
2- Emphasizes the sanctity of marriage, created by God.
1 Timothy 6
“ for the love of money is the root of all evil”
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1- Warns that greed leads to sin and turning away from God.
2- Encourages contentment and spiritual focus over wealth.
Revelations 20
“Lakes of fire”
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1- Refers to hell as a place of punishment for the wicked.
2- Symbolizes eternal separation from God and intense suffering.
Exodus 20
“ honour your father and mother”
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1- Emphasizes the importance of respect and obedience to parents.
2- Seen as a commandment that leads to blessings and long life.
Galatians 3
“There is neither male nor female for you are all one in Jesus Christ “
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1- encourages equality
2- sort of allows gay marriage
Exodus 21
“An eye for an eye”
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1- encourages retaliation
John 1
“The word became flesh”
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1- Refers to the incarnation of Jesus Christ, where God took human form.
2- Emphasizes that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human.
Romans 1
“Gave themselves over to unnatural lust”
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1- Refers to immoral sexual behavior, often interpreted as same-sex relations.
2- Emphasizes the belief in natural sexual order in Christian teachings.
1 Corinthians 15
“If Christ has not been raised your faith is futile”
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1- Emphasizes the central importance of the resurrection in Christianity.
2- Suggests that without the resurrection, Christian faith lacks foundation.
Genesis 2
“I will make a helper suitable for him”
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1- Some see it as implying women’s subordination to men in marriage.
2- Others argue it reflects a complementary, equal partnership.
Gen 1 about passing on religion
“Fill the earth and subdue it”
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1- Seen as giving humans authority over nature.
2- Others interpret it as a call for responsible stewardship.
John 14
“If you have seen me you have seen the father”
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1- Supports the belief that Jesus is God in human form.
2- Some see it as expressing closeness to God, not full equality.
Song of Songs 7
“Breasts like clusters of grapes”
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1- Seen by some as a celebration of love and physical beauty (from Song of Songs).
2- Others view it as a symbol of deep affection and intimacy in marriage.
Leviticus 19:18
“Love your neighbour as you love yourself”
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1- Emphasizes universal compassion and kindness.
2- Some see it as supporting equality and human rights.
John 14 (about Jesus)
“I am the way the truth the life”
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1- Supports the belief that salvation comes only through Jesus.
2- Others may interpret it more broadly as Jesus showing the path to God.
Exodus 20 / first commandment
“ you shall have no god before me”
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1- Stresses monotheism and exclusive worship of God.
2- Some see it as rejecting idolatry and divided loyalty.
Isiah 55
“ my ways are higher than your ways”
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1- Suggests that God’s understanding surpasses human understanding.
2- Some see it as a reason to trust God’s plan even when it’s unclear.
Marriage vows
“Till death do us part”
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1- Emphasizes marriage as a lifelong commitment.
2- Some interpret it as showing that divorce should be avoided unless necessary.
Romans 10
“Believe in your heart that god raised him from the dead and you will be saved”
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1- Stresses faith in the resurrection as key to salvation.
2- Some see it as showing that belief, not just actions, is what saves.
Romans 13
“Be subject to the governing authorities”
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1- Encourages obedience to law and government.
2- Some see it as conditional — obey unless it conflicts with God’s law.
Creation key points
Word was with god
Word = Jesus
Gen 1 - god created heavens and earth/ he saw what he had made and it was good/ man in gods image
7 days
Genesis 1
“In the beginning god created the heavens and the earth”
“God saw what he had made and it was very good”
“ God created man in his image”
