Name 3 attributes of God?

Question 1

Name 4 attributes of God?

Answer 1

omnipotent
omnibenevolent
omniscient
just

Question 2

omnipotence

Answer 2

has the power to do anything e.g. seen in the creation of the universe. Genesis states, “in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth” showing he created everything from nothing
also seen in raising Jesus from the dead which doesn’t just show Jesus’ divinity but that god is powerful as he went against the law of nature. Job in old testament states, “he is beyond our reach and exalted in power” shows he has absolute power

Question 3

omnibenevolence

Answer 3

shown through incarnation and crucifixion of Jesus meaning God loved the world that he sent his son to teach and heal people then ultimately sacrifice his life . John states, “god so loved the world he gave his one and only son”
John’s gospel says, “god is love” conveying his omnibenevolence

Question 4

omniscience

Answer 4

Good knows the past, present and the future meaning he is outside space and time. There is no limit in God’ knowledge and nothing is hidden from him. John states “God knows everything”
Proverbs state, “the eyes of the lord are everywhere” meaning God knows and sees everything

Question 5

just

Answer 5

god judges humans in a fair and unbiased way e.g. parable of sheep and goat states “he will gather everyone and he will separate them like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goat” meaning that humans are accountable for their own actions and God will ensure the justice is done
psalm states, “righteousness and justice are the foundation of gods throne” meaning these attributes are at the core of Christian understanding

Question 6

omnipotent definition?

Answer 6

all-powerful

Question 7

omnibenevolent definition?

Answer 7

all-loving

Question 8

omniscient definition?

Answer 8

all-knowing

Question 9

just definition?

Answer 9

fairness

Question 10

Name 3 parts of the trinity?

Answer 10

Father, son and holy spirit

Question 11

god the father?

Answer 11

creator of everything. transcendent. St Paul states, “there is one God the Father from whom all things came”

Question 12

god the son?

Answer 12

Jesus who came to earth in human form. he was crucified to redeem for humanity’s sins. immanent. John states, “the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us”
Jesus says, “I am the way, truth, life. no one comes to the father except through me” meaning that it’s through Jesus they can develop a relationship with God as he is in human form

Question 13

god the holy spirit?

Answer 13

invisible power of God that works within the world today to inspire and guide humans. he was sent after Jesus’ ascension to be an “advocate” and it omnipresent. genesis states “the spirit of god was hovering over the waters” meaning that holy spirit always existed.
St. Paul writes, “the spirit helps you in our weakness” meaning that the spirit helps us on our journey to salvation

Question 14

Why belief in trinity is important?

Answer 14

helps us understand different ways we can encounter and connect with God e.g. through Jesus despite the fact God the Father is transcendent
teaches that god is still present in the world through the holy spirit who is a source of comfort and strenght

Question 15

Why is Apostles’ creed important?

Answer 15

establishes that there is one god in 3 persons
provides clear summary of Christian belief

Question 16

What are 2 reasons evil and suffering pose a problem on Christians?

Answer 16

raises questions about the nature of god because how can god be omnipotent and omnibenevolent when evil and suffering exists
raises evidential problem of evil meaning that the amount of evil and suffering in the world makes it improbable that God exists

Question 17

What does scripture say about evil and suffering?

Answer 17

catechism states, “suffering is a consequence of original sin” meaning Adam and eve’s disobedience led to evil and suffering in the world
St Paul says, “all who desire to live a godly life like Jesus will be persecuted” meaning that persecution is part of living a Christian life
St Paul writes, “suffering produces perseverance” meaning suffering helps develop good moral character

Question 18

What are 2 Christian explanations for the existence of evil and suffering?

Answer 18

St Augustine’s belief in original sin explains that evil and suffering is the result of Adam and eve’s original sin in garden of Eden therefore all humans have to pay the price for sinfulness. we’re all implicated and we need saving
free will defence is the explanation that evil and suffering is caused due to people misusing their free will and choosing to commit sin. God lovingly gave free will because St Augustine says that “a runaway horse is better than a stone”

Question 19

What is the literalist/fundamentalist belief view on creation?

Answer 19

God created the world in 6 literal days followed by a day of rest
day 1 -heaven, earth day night created
day 2 -sky and ocean created
day 3 -vegetation plants created
day 4 -sun moon stars created
day 5 -animals
day 6 -humans
day 7 -rested and made this day holy

Question 20

what’s the liberalist view of creation?

Answer 20

genesis account isn’t to be taken seriously as it’s metaphorical
belief that main message is that god is the creator of everything however they believe that science provides the best explanation on how it happened

Question 21

What is the role of the word in the creation according to John?

Answer 21

Jesus has always existed as he was with god in the beginning and everything in existence was made through him, without him nothing would’ve been made
“in the beginning was the word. the word was with god. the word was god. through him all things were made. without him nothing that was made would have been made”

Question 22

what was the role of the spirit in creation in genesis?

Answer 22

spirit was present at creation
“the spirit of god was hovering over the waters”

Question 23

What do Christians believe about heaven?

Answer 23

John states, “those who believe in him shan’t perish but have eternal life” meaning that heaven is eternal for those who believe in Jesus
Matthew states, “the righteous will have eternal life” meaning that those who lived a good life will goo to heaven

Question 24

What do Christians believe about hell?

Answer 24

Revelation states, “it is a fiery lake of burning sulphur” meaning it’s a physical place of harm
place of “eternal punishment” for those who have not performed good works
others believe in universalism which is the idea that everyone will ultimately be saved from god meaning no one will go to hell but it may be there as a warning

Question 25

Give 2 ways of understanding heaven and hell?

Answer 25

John states, “my father’ house has many rooms” meaning that it’s a physical place
St Paul writes, “flesh and bones can not inherit the kingdom of God” meaning that it is a spiritual place and that it’s a place for your soul

Question 26

How does belief in heaven and hell influence Christians?

Answer 26

Gives hope that there is life after death and that the good will be rewarded and the bad will be punished
they’ll avoid sin in order to avoid hell

Question 27

what does parable of sheep and goat tell about judgement?

Answer 27

you’ll be judged on whether you performed good works
Jesus said, “whatever you do to the least of your brothers and sisters, you have done to me” meaning that what matters is the way you treat the poor and vulnerable

Question 28

what is the meaning of the term incarnation?

Answer 28

to become flesh
John states, “the word became his flesh and made his dwelling among us” meaning god became flesh and entered the world in order to save the world
since Jesus was born from virgin Mary that means he’s sinless as St. Augustine says “sin is transmitted through sexual reproduction” meaning original sin is transmitted through sex

Question 28

What does belief in judgement influence Christians?

Answer 28

They’ll follow god’s rule and Jesus’ teachings in preparation for judgement day as they will be held accountable
They’ll avoid sin to avoid eternal punishment

Question 29

What is the meaning of Christ?

Answer 29

appointed one

Question 30

What evidence do christians have that Jesus is the son of god?

Answer 30

Matthew states, “when Jesus was being baptised, a voice cried from the heaven ‘you are my son’” this confirms that Jesus is the son of god as god is literally saying it from the heavens
Luke states, “he is the holy one to be born who will be called the son of god” meaning that angel Gabriel is confirming that Jesus will be the son of god

Question 31

How does belief that Jesus is son of god influences Christians?

Answer 31

many put faith in Jesus as a source of salvation
they’ll thank god for sending jesus to save the earth

Question 32

why do Christians believe humanity needs salvation?

Answer 32

St Paul writes, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of god” meaning we’re all sinful as we inherited sin from Adam and Eve through original sin and performed sin
St Augustine says “we need salvation because of original sin” meaning the fall of Adam and eve brought separation between heaven and earth. we inherit sinfulness from Adam and eve meaning we all have an urge to sin and salvation is needed in order to be saved

Question 33

what role does Jesus play in salvation?

Answer 33

Jesus achieved salvation for humanity through his sacrificial death on the cross
Jesus is sinless and a perfect human being who sacrifices himself for humanity who aren’t sinless as St Paul says “Christ died for our sins” meaning his role is to give up his life in order to bring atonement between humans and God.
St Paul says, “for the wages of sin is death and the gift of god is eternal life through Christ” meaning salvation through grace is achieved through believing in Jesus

Question 34

Give a quote that shows Jesus is the source of salvation?

Answer 34

St Paul writes, “Christ died for our sins” meaning he died for the sake of humans
St Paul writes “for the wages of sin is death and the gift of God is eternal life through” meaning death is brought by Adam and Eve but you can have eternal life through Christ

Question 34

What are the different methods taught by salvation?

Answer 34

law grace spirit

Question 35

grace?

Answer 35

gift of god were god sends jesus to be sacrificed in order to save humanity from sins as “the lamb of god who takes away the sins of the world” meaning it can’t be earned by humans as all humans are in a state of falleness therefore they would put their faith in God

Question 36

law?

Answer 36

earned by performing good works e.g. following god’s rules and shown in parable of sheep and goat where it states you should feed the hungry etc.
“faith if it is not accompanied by action is dead” meaning you need to perform works and believing in Jesus is not enough