Religious Ed - Christianity

Key Terms, Understanding of God and the Bible

What are the different names for the Christian God? (eg. Creator)

• Creator - Already said

• Liberator

• Present through the Holy Spirit

• As Father and Mother

• In Jesus Christ

• Deliverer

What is the reason for God being known as the Creator?

Christianity is a monotheistic religion that believes in a single God that created the world.

What is the reason for God being known as Liberator?

He came to Earth as Jesus(incarnation) to set us free from the hold sin had on us.

What is the reason for God being known as present through the holy spirit?

The holy spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, appearing on the day of Pentecost.

What is the reason for God being known as Father and Mother?

We were made in God’s image and Christians believe He must have both male and female characteristics based on the Bible.

What is the reason for God being known as “In Jesus Christ“?

Jesus was sent to rid the world of sin through his sacrificial death.

What is the reason for God being known as deliverer?

Despite all their sin, God loved his people, who were the Israelites and delivered them from slavery in Egypt.