Salvation And Atonement Flashcards
(18 cards)
What do Christians believe about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus?
They believe it reconciles people to God after the relationship was destroyed due to sin.
What does the resurrection of Jesus signify in Christianity?
It shows that death is not the end and that believers can be restored to a relationship with God.
What do believers in Christ and his sacrifice no longer need to fear?
They no longer need to fear death.
What is the belief in resurrection?
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering sin and death.
What led to the breakdown in relationships between humans and God according to Christianity?
The story of the Fall, where Adam and Eve went against God’s instructions.
What inclination do Christians believe every person has?
The inclination to sin or do wrong.
What is the penalty for sin according to Christian belief?
Death and separation from God.
What does the suffering and death of Jesus mean for the relationship with God?
It means the relationship with God is restored.
What is atonement in Christianity?
The belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God.
Fill in the blank: Atonement is the belief that Jesus’ death on the cross _______.
[healed the rift between humans and God]
What is the significance of the bread and cup during the Last Supper according to Matthew 26:26-29?
The bread represents Jesus’ body, and the cup represents his blood of the covenant for the forgiveness of sins.
What does Leviticus 16:20-22 describe in relation to sin?
It describes the ritual of laying hands on a live goat to carry away the sins of the Israelites.
According to Isaiah 53:3-9, how was Jesus viewed by mankind?
He was despised and rejected, a man of suffering and familiar with pain.
What does Isaiah 53:5 say about Jesus’ suffering?
He was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities.
True or False: Christians believe that the punishment that brought us peace was on Jesus.
True.
What metaphor is used in Isaiah 53:6 to describe humanity’s inclination to sin?
We all, like sheep, have gone astray.
What does Isaiah 53:7 say about Jesus’ response to oppression?
He did not open his mouth.
What was Jesus assigned after his death according to Isaiah 53:9?
He was assigned a grave with the wicked and with the rich in his death.
