TEP - Christian beliefs

What does monotheistic mean?

believing in one god

What are the three main branches of Christianity?

Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant

What are the Ten Commandments?

1. You shall have no other gods before Me.

2. You shall not make idols.

3. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.

4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and your mother.

6. You shall not murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10. You shall not covet.

What are the qualities of God?

Eternal

omnipresent

Transcendent

Omnipotent

Omniscient

Omnibenevolent

just

What does omnipresent mean?

present everywhere

What does omnipotent mean?

all-powerful

What does omniscient mean?

all-knowing

What does omnibenevolent mean?

All loving

What does transcendent mean

God is above all and beyond human understanding

What Bible quote tells us that God is omnibenelovent?

"God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son."

What Bible quote tells us that God is omnipotent?

"Anything is possible with God."

What is the problem of evil?

"If God exists, and is all-loving, just and all-powerful, why is there suffering and evil in the world?"

What are Christian responses to the problem of evil?

Humans' free will

The Devil tempts us into committing sins

Suffering is a test of faith (we need to prove we are worthy of heaven).

Evil is an absence of good as a consequence of 'the Fall'.

What is natural evil?

Evil caused by nature, like sickness, natural disasters

What is the inconsistent triad?

Omnibenevolence, omnipotence, and evil- these 3 things cannot logically co-exist

What does incarnation mean?

to become flesh

What is the Holy Trinity?

The three persons of God. Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Who is God the Father?

The creator of the earth and all life. He is omnipotent, omnibenevolent, omniscient and omnipresent.

Who is God the Son?

Jesus Christ. He is both fully God and fully human. He is the saviour who became incarnate, to come to earth to save all humans

Who is God the Spirit?

Unseen power of God at work in the world. The Holy Spirit is inside every person. He is a helper and guide who leads us to make the right decisions and choices. He helps guide our conscience.

What persons were present a Jesus' baptism?

All of them

What is the holy spirit depicted as?

A dove

What happened on day 1 of the creation story?

God created light and separated the light from the darkness, calling light "day" and darkness "night."

What happened on day 2 of the creation story?

God created an expanse to separate the waters and called it "sky."

What happened on day 3 of the creation story?

God created the dry ground and gathered the waters, calling the dry ground "land" and the gathered waters "seas". He also created vegetation.

What happened on day 4 of the creation story?

God created the sun, moon and the stars to give him light to the earth and to govern and separate the day and the night.

What happened on day 5 of the creation story?

God created every living creature of the seas and every winged bird.

What happened on day 6 of the creation story?

God created the animals to fill the earth. God also created man and woman in his own image to commune with him.

What happened on day 7 of the creation story?

God rested

What do fundamentalists believe about the creation story?

They believe that the creation story in Genesis describes exactly how the universe was created.

What do fundamentalists believe about the Bible?

Believed that it was literal and didn't think it was symbolic

What do liberal Christians believe about the creation story

They regard these accounts as more like parables or symbolic accounts. They do not interpret them literally. And believe it is why, rather than how, the world was made. They might believe science is how it was created.

What do liberal Christians believe about the bible?

That the bible isn't written literally and that it uses symbols and parables.

What are the different responses to Genesis?

Literal (they believe everything word for word), Linguistic (there may be misinterpretations of the language), mythical (It is a myth) and scientific

Which persons were present during the creation?

All of them. The father created everything, the Word (son) and the holy spirit

Which bible verses are Jesus called the word?

Word became flesh and is dwelling among us."

'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God'. John 1

Why is the crucifixion important?

Jesus' sacrifice gives hope to Christians that their sins can be forgiven

Christians accept that suffering is a part of life

Christians believe God understands suffering because Jesus suffered

It shows that Jesus was fully God and fully man.

Teaches Christians that God loves the,

What is atonement?

Restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

How did Jesus atone for our sins?

by dying on the cross. Jesus' death takes away our sins and allows people to restore their relationship with God, which has been broken due to sin.

What bible verse tells us that Jesus is the Son of God?

"When Jesus was baptised, a voice from Heaven said 'You are my son'." (Mark 1:11)

"Again the high priest asked him, 'Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?' 'I am,' said Jesus." (Mark 14: 61-62)

How does the crucifixion influence Christians?

Strengthening belief/faith

Pray/worship more

Be more dedicated to their faith, eg, attend church more frequently

Gives them more confidence in their God

What does salvation mean?

to be saved from sin and its consequences, and to be granted eternal life with god

What are bible quotes about atonement?

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)

What are bible quotes about the crucifixion?

"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." (John 3:16)

What are bible quotes about salvation?

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" (John 14:6)

What is the role of Jesus Christ in salvation?

Jesus died on the cross so our sins could be forgiven.

"If anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ours but also the sins of the whole world." (1 John 2:1-2)

What day was Jesus crucified?

Good Friday

What does the bible quote "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) tell us

Jesus died on the cross and now our sins will be forgiven so we can go to heaven

What is a bible quote about the incarnation?

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." (John 1:14)

What bible verse tells us Jesus was the son of God?

"When Jesus was baptised, a voice from Heaven said 'You are my son'." (Mark 1:11)

"Again the high priest asked him, 'Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?' 'I am,' said Jesus." (Mark 14: 61-62)"Again the high priest asked him, 'Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?' 'I am,' said Jesus." (Mark 14: 61-62)

On what day was the resurrection?

Sunday

When was the Ascension?

40 days after the resurrection

Why is the resurrection significant?

It shows that the power of death had been conquered

It proves Jesus' identity as God and Messiah

The power of good over evil.

By accepting Jesus, Christians can also be resurrected.

There is no need to fear death.

God accepted Jesus' sacrifice as atonement for sins.

God will forgive their sins if they follow the teachings of Christianity.

God is omnipotent (all-powerful) and omnibenevolent (all-loving)

What are bible quotes about the resurrection?

"If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith." (1 Corinthians 15:14)

What are bible quotes about the Ascension?

"So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God." (Mark 16:19)

"When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven." (Luke 24:50-1)

What is the Ascention?

When Jesus is lifted to heaven 40 days after the resurrection.

What happened after the ascension?

When Jesus ascended into Heaven the Holy spirit came to the disciples. The Holy Spirit gave the disciples the gifts to spread the word for example- Speaking in tongues.

What is Pentecost

the Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after his Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

What is the day of judgment?

A time when the world will end and every soul will be judged by God and rewarded or punished.

What is a bible verse about resurrection?

"But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." (1 Corinthians 15:20)

What do Christians believe about resurrection?

Christians believe that we will be raised from the dead because of the promises of God and the resurrection of Christ.

When do Christians believe the resurrection will take place?

Some Christians believe that you get immediately resurrected by God, as soon as you die. There is thus no waiting to get your resurrected body.

Other Christians believe that you get resurrected by God only at the end of the world. You thus have to wait to get your resurrected body.

What is a bible quote about judgment?

"People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." (Hebrews 9:27)

What parable is about judgment?

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

What is a bible quote about heaven and hell

Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. (Matthew 25:31-46)

"And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt." (Daniel 12:2)

What happens in the parable of the sheep and goats

The obedient sheep will go to the right, and the stubborn goats will go to the left

Who do the sheep from the parable of the sheep and goats represent?

people who follow Jesus' teachings and help others

'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'

Who do the goats from the parable of the sheep and goats represent?

People who dont listen to Jesus' teaching

Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.'

How does the parable of the sheep and goats influence Christians?

It will make them follow God, and they will help others so they don't go to hell

What does the parable of the sheep and goats teach?

This parable teaches Christians that in serving others, they are serving Jesus. Jesus said that having faith in him and following his teachings is essential for being able to reach heaven.

What is pugatory?

An in-between state where should are cleansed in order to enter heaven. (Only a belief for Catholic Christians)

What does the parable of the prodigal son teach?

God welcomes anyone who has turned away and wants to return showing sorrow and asking for forgiveness

Whta happens in the parable of the prodigal son ?

A man had two sons, one asked for this share of the inheritance and left home leading a foolish life. When he ran out of money he returned to his father, who celebrated his return.

What is The Role of Christ in Salvation

Jesus' crucifixion made up for the original sin of Adam and Eve.

The death of Jesus was necessary to restore the relationship between God and humanity.

Jesus' resurrection shows the goodness of Jesus defeated the evil of sin.

God accepted Jesus' sacrifice on behalf of humanity.

Jesus' resurrection means humans can now receive forgiveness for their sins.

Jesus' death and resurrection made it possible for all to receive eternal life.

What si the role of christ in attonment?

Atonement removed the effects of sin and allows people to restore their relationship with God.

Through his sacrifice, Jesus took the suns of humanity on himself and paid the debt. He atoned for the sins of humanity.

This sacrifice makes it possible for all who follow Jesus to receive eternal life.

Why did Jesus have to die?

Because through His death and resurrection, He restored us to our place as children of God.

Why is Jesus' death important?

-His death showed that he was actually human - meaning that Jesus is God incarnate.

-Jesus' death was a sacrifice - it brought the forgiveness of humanity's sins

-Jesus' resurrection and ascension showed that he really was God and cluld overcome death, and death is no longer the end.

-Christians believe that if they believe in Jesus, they will recieve eternal life w/ God.

What are the two types of evil?

Moral Evil and Natural Evil