Christian Beliefs

What is the Trinity?

The Christian belief that God is three persons in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What are the three persons of the Trinity?

God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit.

What is the role of God the Father?

Creator and sustainer of the universe.

What is the role of God the Son?

Jesus saves humanity from sin through his death and resurrection.

What is the role of the Holy Spirit?

Guides, comforts, and supports Christians today.

Which creed explains the Trinity?

The Nicene Creed.

Bible reference for the Trinity?

Matthew 3:13–17 — Jesus’ baptism where all three persons are present.

Why is the Trinity important?

It shapes Christian worship, prayer, and understanding of God.

How do Christians show belief in the Trinity?

Through baptism and prayers using 'Father, Son and Holy Spirit.'

What does Genesis 1 teach about creation?

God created the universe in six days and rested on the seventh.

What is creation ex nihilo?

God creating the universe out of nothing.

What does Genesis teach about humans?

Humans are made in the image of God, qualitty which seperates humans from the animals made on day 6

What is stewardship?

The duty to care for and protect the environment.

Literal Christian view of Genesis?

Genesis is completely true and creation happened exactly as written.

Liberal Christian view of Genesis?

Genesis is symbolic and works alongside scientific ideas like evolution.

What does John 1 teach about creation?

Jesus (the Word) was involved in creation.

Why is creation important to Christians today?

It teaches that life is sacred and humans should care for the world.

Quote about creation?

'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.' (Genesis 1:1)

What is the Incarnation?

The belief that God became human in Jesus.

What does 'incarnate' mean?

In human form.

Bible reference for the Incarnation?

John 1:14 — 'The Word became flesh.'

Another Bible reference for the Incarnation?

1 Timothy 3:16.

Why is Jesus important?

Christians believe he is the Son of God and fully divine.

Why is the Incarnation important?

It shows God understands human life and suffering.

What do Christians learn from Jesus’ life?

How to love, forgive, and follow God.

What happened at the Last Supper?

Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples before his death.

What did the bread and wine symbolize?

Jesus’ body and blood (also his blood of the “new covenant” sacrificed for humanity.

Who betrayed Jesus?

Judas Iscariot.

What happened after Jesus was arrested?

He was tried, sentenced, and crucified.

What is crucifixion?

Execution on a cross.

What is the resurrection?

Jesus rising from the dead on the third day.

What is the ascension?

Jesus returning to heaven after the resurrection.

Bible reference for Jesus’ final days?

Luke 22–24.

Why is the resurrection important?

It proves Jesus defeated death and gives hope of eternal life.

Why is the Last Supper important today?

Christians remember it during Holy Communion/Eucharist.

What is salvation?

Being saved from sin and gaining eternal life with God.

What is sin?

Actions and attitudes separating humans from God.

What is grace?

God’s free gift of love and forgiveness.

What is atonement?

Restoring the relationship between humans and God.

How does Jesus bring salvation?

Through his crucifixion and resurrection.

Bible quote about salvation?

'For God so loved the world…' (John 3:16)

Another Bible reference for salvation?

Acts 4:8–12.

Why is salvation important?

Christians believe it offers forgiveness and eternal life.

What is sacrifice in Christianity?

Jesus giving his life to save humanity from sin.

What is eschatology?

Christian beliefs about death, judgement, heaven, and hell.

Christian belief about life after death?

The soul continues after physical death.

What is judgement?

God deciding whether a person enters heaven or hell.

What is heaven?

Eternal life in the presence of God.

What is hell?

Separation from God caused by sin.

What is purgatory?

A temporary state of purification before heaven (Catholic belief).

Bible reference for life after death?

2 Corinthians 5:1–10.

Why is eschatology important?

It encourages Christians to live morally and follow God.

What do Christians believe about resurrection?

The dead will rise and face judgement.

What is the problem of evil?

The question of why evil exists if God is loving and all-powerful.

What is moral evil?

Evil caused by human actions, such as murder or war.

What is natural evil?

Suffering caused by nature, such as earthquakes or disease.

What does omnipotent mean?

All-powerful.

What does benevolent mean?

All-loving.

Bible reference about God’s goodness?

Psalm 103.

Christian explanation using free will?

God gave humans freedom, so people can choose evil actions.

Why can suffering challenge faith?

People may question why God allows pain and suffering.

Why do some Christians accept suffering?

They believe suffering can strengthen faith and character.

What is a theodicy?

An explanation for why God allows evil and suffering.

What is the soul-making theodicy?

Suffering helps humans grow spiritually and morally.

What is the free will defence?

Evil exists because humans have free choice.

What is practical support for suffering?

Helping others through charity, prayer, and action.

Why is prayer important during suffering?

Christians ask God for comfort, guidance, and strength.

How do Christians respond to suffering?

Through charity work, helping the vulnerable, and prayer.

Example of Christian charity?

Supporting the poor, homeless, sick, and victims of disaster.

Why is the problem of evil important?

It challenges belief in an all-loving and all-powerful God.

How can suffering strengthen faith?

Some Christians believe it brings people closer to God.