test 2 Christianity and beliefs Flashcards
(37 cards)
omnipotent definitions
god is all powerful, although he still allows each person free will
benevolent definition and give an example
God is loving and caring “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son” John 3;16 NIV
just definition and give examples
God judges people’s actions fairly. Those who reject him and live sinful lives will be punished,as shown in the story of the sheep’s and goats in Matthew 25;31-46 but God forgives people who are sorry for what they’ve done and become faithful to him - story of the prodigal son Luke 15;11-32 shows God will forgive anyone who returns to his ways
omniscient definition
God knows everything in the past,present and future
eternal definition
God has always existed, and he will continue to exist forever
transcendent definition
God is beyond this world - he doesn’t depend on it to exist
immanent definition
but God is present in the human world, and takes an active role in humanity
personal definition
God is a “person”, albeit an almighty and divine person
whats the idea of the trinity and give an example
the trinity is the idea that God exists in three “persons” - the father, the son and the Holy spirit. the importance of all 3 is shown in the bible
Matthew 3;16-17 describes how at Jesus’s baptism, Jesus “…saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my son,whom i love;with him i am well pleased” NIV
The Fathers different characteristics and roles
for many Christians, God the Father is the God of the old testament. He created Heaven and Earth and sustains them. God the Father might be described as the transcendent part of God
the title “Father” is a mark of respect for God, and is used by Jesus in the Gospels “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48 NIV)
The Sons characteristics and roles
Christians believe Jesus is the incarnation of God in human form. He is seen as both divine and human - the immanent and personal part of God, who understands human suffering
Christians believe that Jesus provides a model for christian behaviour in obedience to God the father. The Gospels contain a record of his life and teachings, and are an important source of guidance for Christians on how they should live their lives
the Holy spirits characteristics and roles
Christians believe that the Holy spirit is the presence of God in the world.Before his death Jesus promised his disciples “I will ask the father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you for ever- the spirit of truth” John 14:16-17 NIV
the Holy Spirit is seen as the immanent yet impersonal part of God - it continues to guide the church
Some Christians feel that the Holy Spirit also guides them personally in being good Christians the Catechism of the Catholic Church 736 says “By this power of the spirit,God’s children can bear much fruit
what does Genesis chapter 1 say
genesis chapter 1 says that God created everything the process took 6 days and on the seventh day God rested
what happened on day 1-7 in genesis
on day one light and darkness were made, and on day two the sky. on the third day oceans,land and plants on the land were created. On the foruth day the sun,moon and stars. On the fifth day it was the creatures of the water and the sky e.g. fish and birds. On the sixth day land,animals and people
trinity quote
“I believe in God, The Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, i believe in Jesus christ, his only Son, Our Lord, he was conceived by the power of the holy spirit and born of the virgin mary
non trinitarians summary
some christians believe the trinity is inconsistent. Non trinitarians believe Jesus is not God but a perfect creation of God
biblical literalism definition
the belief that the Bible is word for word true and should be read literally
non literalist definition
Holy texts are not word for word true but serve as guidelines for moral behaviour and practice
10 key events of creation + the fall
1 - snake tempts Eve
2- Eve eats apple
3- Adam eats apple
4 - eyes opened
5 - God finds out/knows
6 - God punishes snake
7 - God punishes Eve
8 - God punishes Adam
how does original sin make Jesus relevant
Many christians believe that Jesus’s suffering and death won forgiveness for everyone and ensured their redemption. They believe that Jesus was perfect, but God placed all the sins of the world on him at his crucifixion. Romans 3:21-26 teaches that his sacrifice paid for their sins, so long as they have faith in him
jesus’s actions brought about the reconciliation between God and humanity - knowns as the atonement
original sin quote
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. for God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” - John 3:16-17 NIV
not all christians believe that Jesus had to die to pay for peoples sins give evidence to support this
Corinthians 13:5 says that love “keeps no record of wrongs” NIV. many christians think that Jesus’s death wasn’t required for a loving and merciful God to be able to forgive peoples sins
some people argue that it was Jesus’s ministry that showed people how to be free from sin - he showed them how to live their lives in a Godly way
salvation means…
salvation means the soul being saved from death and sin, allowing it to reach heaven. for this to happen christians believe they must have faith in Jesus “Salvation is found in no one else…” Acts 4:12 NIV
salvations only possible through
Salvation is only possible through God’s grace - God showing favour to those who haven’t earned it “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith…it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8 NIV)
