christianity beliefs and teachings

what is the nature of God in christianity?

omnipotent, omnibenevolent, omniscient, just

scripture about the omnibenevolent nature of God?

“God is love“ - 1 john 4:8

scripture about the omnipotent nature of God?

“nothing is impossible with God“ - luke 1:37

what is the christian doctrine of the trinity?

God exists as three persons in one: father, son, holy spirit as stated in matthew 28:19

how is the christian creation story described?

genesis 1-2 describes God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh

scripture about the christian creation story?

“in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth“ - genesis 1:1

what is the significance of the fall?

the fall in genesis 3 explains how sin entered the world through adam and eve’s disobedience, separating humanity from God

who is Jesus Christ and what is his role in salvation?

Jesus is believed to be fully God and fully human and through his death and resurrection, he offers salvation

why is the resurrection important in christianity?

it demonstrates Jesus’ divine nature and victory over death

scripture about the resurrection?

“if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless..“ - 1 corinthians 15:14

“if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” meaning

the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christian faith - if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, the message that the gospel preach has no power or truth, Christian faith would be empty as it’s based on belief in Jesus’s victory over death, there would be no hope of eternal life or salvation as Jesus’ resurrection is proof that sin and death have been defeated

how do christians believe salvation is achieved?

through grace, faith and good deeds

what does matthew 25 say about the afterlife?

the parable of the sheep and the goats explains the final judgement, where people are rewarded or punished based on their actions