what do christians believe about the purpose of Jesus?

Question 1

what is the purpose of Jesus?[2]

Answer 1

1.to repair the relationship between God and humanity
2.to reveal something of his nature and will to the world

Question 2

how does Jesus fulfil his purpose?[2]

Answer 2

1.shows Christians how to live a life which fulfils Gods will and therefore repair their relationship with God through his teachings and examples.Jesus is the perfect example of Christian living

2.crucifixion which atones for human sin and made it possible for humanity to be redeemed and reconciled with God

Question 3

why is the crucifixion important to christians?[6]

Answer 3

1.repairs the relationship between God and humans

2.reveals something about Gods nature:shows that he’s omnibenevolent and that He understands suffering

3.fulfils Isaiahs prophecy and Gods promise to restore his relationship with his creation

4.begins the process of salvation

5.part of God’s plan

6.it allows the resurrection to happen

Question 4

what do christians believe about sin?

Answer 4

sin is an action that goes against Gods will and separates humans from God and as long as there is sin,it prevents humans from restoring their relationship with God:Sin gets in the way and needs to be removed.

Question 5

what evidence is there in the bible that sin separates humans from God

Answer 5

When Adam and Eve(humanity) disobeyed God’s will and acted out of selfish desire(original sin) which showed their lack of respect and love for God which damaged their relationship with God

Question 6

how does the crucifixion repair the relationship between humans and God?

Answer 6

the crucifixion atones for human sin.It removes the sin which prevents humans from restoring their relationship with God which is one if the purposes in life for christians

Question 7

what is the ransom theory of atonement?

Answer 7

when humans first sinned,we became captive to sin and became influenced by it which prevented us from having a relationship with God.Jesus offered his life as ransom to release humans from sin.Once free,humans can restore their relationship with God

Question 8

what is the substitution theory of atonement?

Answer 8

humanitys sins breaks Gods will and it offends God.God is fair and just so he needs a punishment for our offence or Gods justice would mean very little.However,rather than punishing humans,God takes the punishment himself out if love.Jesus acts as a substitute and takes the punishment of all humans and his death pays the penalty for our sins.His innocence is offered in place of human sin.Jesus’ death satisfies Gods justice.

Question 9

what is the moral example theory of atonement?

Answer 9

God became human to show humanity the right path.The life and teaching of Jesus exemplified how God wants humans to live.Some liked Jesus’ message ,others didn’t which led to his death.God was willing to make this sacrifice to show humanity the right path which demonstrates his love for humanity which is intended to move humanity to repent and reunite with God.

Question 10

how does the crucifixion demonstrate Gods omnibenevolence and how he understands suffering?[3]

Answer 10

1.God is fair and just and his justice required humans sins to be punished.However,God decided to tale the punishment himself out of love.Jesus is punished instead,paying the price for their sin.Jesus acted as a substitute

2.allowed christians to repair their relationship with God and therefore fulfil one of their purposes in life which was to live a life in union with God

3.the crucifixion shows that God understands suffering as he took the human form and experienced pain.It can help people who are suffering find purpose in their suffering and shows that god shares their suffering

Question 11

how does the crucifixion fulfil isaiahs prophecy and Gods promise to restore his relationship with his creation?

Answer 11

Isaiah prophesied that God would send a messiah whose suffering would pay the price for human sin 700 years before Jesus.Christians believe Jesus fulfils the prophecy.Isaiah prophesied that the messiah would be ”pierced for our transgressions” which is shown when Jesus’ feet and wrists were nailed to the cross

Question 12

when does salvation begin?

Answer 12

when a person puts their faith in Jesus and then has the chance to live with God for eternity after death

Question 13

what Christian beliefs does the resurrection reinforce?[3]

Answer 13

reinforces
1.that Jesus was God incarnate
2.that God is omnipotent
3.that there is life after death for those who have faith in Jesus

Question 14

why is the resurrection important to christians?[9]

Answer 14

1.greatest miracle recorded

2.evidence of Gods omnipotence and omnibenevolence

2.a fundamental belief of christians

3.evidence that Jesus is God incarnate

4.evidence for life after death

5.gives christians information for how life might be after death

6.assures christians that God will forgive their sins if they follow Jesus

7.fulfils the prophecy made by Jesus before his death

8.shows the power of good over evil through Jesus defeating death

Question 15

what biblical quote reinforces that the resurrection is a fundamental belief if christians?

Answer 15

1 Corinthians 15:12-15
” if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”

Question 16

how is the resurrection evidence that Jesus was God incarnate?

Answer 16

no other human being has power over life and death

Question 17

why is confirmation that Jesus is God incarnate important?

Answer 17

confirms that Jesus’ teachings and example fully reflects God’s will and by following Jesus’ example.Christians can live as God wants and will receive eternal life with God so christians shouldn’t need to fear death

Question 18

what biblical quote reinforces that following Jesus’ example will lead to eternal life?

Answer 18

John 11:25
”I am the resurrection and the life;he who believes in me will live even if he dies”

the phrase ‘I am the resurrection’ suggests that it is through following the teachings and example of Jesus that people can achieve resurrection after death

Question 19

what prophecies did Jesus make before his death?(biblical quotes)[2]

Answer 19

Matthew 17:9
”don’t tell anyone what you have seen until the son of man has been raised from the dead”

John 2:18-21
”Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in
three days.” (Here the temple refers to Jesus).

Question 20

what did Luke 24:1-9 say about the resurrection?[5]

Answer 20

1.Jesus’ female followers went to the tomb to prepare his body for burial
2.when they got there,the tomb was no linger sealed and Jesus’ body was gone
3.two men in gleaming clothes appeared and asked “why do you look for the living among the dead?”
4.the women go find the disciples to tell them that Jesus was risen from the dead
5.in this account the women don’t see the resurrected Jesus themselves

Question 21

what difference is there in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 on the account of the resurrection?

Answer 21

Jesus appears to Cephas and the disciples and then to many others

Question 22

Luke 24:50-53 of Jesus’ ascension to heaven

Answer 22

”While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.”

(Jesus led the disciples to Bethany and blessed them and was carried into heaven.The disciples continued to worship him and went to Jerusalem to do that)

Question 23

what do liberal christians believe about the ascension?

Answer 23

they understand the ascension symbolically.They believe that Jesus’ physical presence ended but he continued to be a spiritual presence through his teachings and examples which remain with christians to guide them

Question 24

why is the ascension important?[2]

Answer 24

1.reminds them that Jesus has gone to heaven to prepare a place for them so the don’t need to fear death

2.through the ascension,the limitations of human flesh removed and Jesus was no longer restricted by time and space so he could be present with his followers wherever they were

Question 25

what is atonement?

Answer 25

the belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God

Question 26

what is resurrection?

Answer 26

the belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death.