Jesus' Death / Redemption / Conscience Flashcards
What are two Christian beliefs about the importance of Jesus’ death? (2 marks)
That it redeemed humanity (1 mark)
That he continued to show love when he died (1 mark)
What are two beliefs about the importance of Jesus’ resurrection? (2 marks)
He rose up to heaven (1 mark)
Made life after death possible (1 mark)
What are two beliefs about the importance of Jesus’ ascension? (2 marks)
That Jesus is with the father (1 mark)
Promised to send his spirit to all people (1 mark)
Name one quote that shows the resurrection is of central importance to Christians (3 marks)
“If Christ had not been raised (1 mark), your faith is futile (1 mark) and you’re still in your sins (1 mark).”
What did the Tree of knowledge create? (2 marks)
It created the need for salvation (1 mark) - the fall of Adam and Eve (1 mark)
What do Christians believe is the meaning of conscience? (2 marks)
The voice of God in their heart and soul (1 mark)
It gives them the ability to sense right and wrong and act upon it, guiding them to make the right choices (1 mark)
Where does our conscience come from? (2 marks)
Our mind (1 mark)
God (1 mark)
Give three examples of external factors which can influence someone’s conscience (3 marks)
Conscience can be influenced by surroundings, upbringing, family, teachers , the law, religion, media, influential social groups (3 marks)
What did St Paul say about our conscience? (2 marks)
St Paul said that our conscience is God’s law written on our hearts. God guides us to do the right thing. (2 marks)
Name three opinions on when Salvation happens (6 marks)
Past - Salvation has already been assured for humanity when Jesus died and rose again (2 marks)
Present - We have responsibility for our own salvation. Jesus did some of the work for us and the Holy Spirit inspires us to do the rest (2 marks)
Future - Salvation happens at the end of time, when we are all judged. Strong links here with the final judgement. (2 marks)
What did St Irenaeus teach us about Salvation? (3 marks)
The Analogy of the Two Trees (1 mark)
Humanity’s relationship with God was broken when Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge. (1 mark)
Humanity’s relationship with God was ‘fixed’ when Jesus died on the cross and took all the punishment for the sins of humanity. (1 mark)
What did St Anselm teach us about Salvation (1 mark) and what is the problem with this teaching? (2 marks)
St Anselm taught that the ransom has already been paid. (1 mark)
The problem with this teaching is that it has the potential to be interpreted that we can be bad, and still get to Heaven, whereas we should still try to be good. (2 marks)
