chapter 1:beliefs and teachings

Define catholic. 1.1 the nature of God

A branch of Christianity, led by the pope.

Define orthodox. 1.1 the nature of God

A branch of Christianity, based on "right belief

Define protestant. 1.1 the nature of God

A branch of Christianity, originally protesters against the practices of the Catholic Churches.

Define domination. 1.1 the nature of God

A branch of Christianity, with its own rules and traditions.

What is the importance of Christianity as a world faith? 1.1 the nature of God

Christianity as a world faith is hugely important with 1/3 of the worlds population claiming to be Christian. It has strong routes to at least 2000 years ago and more. Because of this history and number of believers, Christianity has a big influence on the modern world.

Define God. 1.1 the nature of God

The supreme being.

Define monotheistic. 1.1 the nature of God

A religion that believes there is only one God

Define holy.1.1 the nature of God

Separate and set apart for a special purpose by God.

What are the main beliefs about the nature of God? 1.1 the nature of God

Christians believe that there is one God that is neither male or female but posses the qualities of both. That god is holy and worthy of worship and devotion. That god is the creator and sustainer of all life.

Give quote to support this. 1.1 the nature of God

“I am the LORD of your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other Gods before me” Exodus 20:2-3

Define omnipotent. 1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

Almighty, having unlimited power; a quality of God.

Define benevolent. 1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

All loving, all good; a quality of God.

Define justice. 1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, OR making for a wrong that has been committed.

Why is it important for God to be omnipotent? Give a quote. 1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

In order to be the perfect “supreme being” it is importantly that God is omnipotent. “Nothing is impossible with God” this tells Christian’s to be strong and trust that God is in control.

Why is it important for God to be all loving? Give a quote. 1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

Christians believe that God loves humans, god wants what is best for them. So this encourages Christian’s to treat each other with care and respect. Gods greatness act of love was sending his son to earth. “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

Why is it important for God to be seen as just. 1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

God is belived to be the perfect give of justice. So this encourages Christian’s to prevent wrongs and forgive.

What are the problems with evil and suffering in relation to the qualities of God.1.2 god as omnipotent, loving and just

Many people question why a living god would allow people to suffer. However many people believe that god cannot make a wrong judgement so this reassures Christian’s can trust god when things go wrong.

Define trinity. 1.3 the oneness of god and the trinity.

The belief that there are three persons of the trinity in the one god; the father, the son and the holy being are separate, but are one being.

Define Holy Spirit. 1.3 the oneness of god and the trinity.

The 3rd person of the trinity of the trinity whom Christian’s believing the inspiring presence of god in the world.

Define son of god. 1.3 the oneness of god and the trinity.

A title used for jesus; the second person of the trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and god the father.

What is the trinity trying to describe? 1.3 the oneness of god and the trinity.

1. There is only one God, 2. Each person of the trinity is fully God, 3. The three persons of the trinity are not the same.

What is the representation of the trinity 1.3 the oneness of god and the trinity.

You can’t see where the lines begin or end, but there are three distinct points that are all interlinked.

Why is the idea of the trinity confusing/conflicting? 1.3 the oneness of god and the trinity.

That god can be seen as one in three and three in one, all at the same time.

Define creation. 1.4 different Christian beliefs about creation

The act by which god brought the world into being.

Define the word. 1.4 different Christian beliefs about creation

Term used at the beginning of johns gospel to refer to god the son.

What do Christian’s believe about creation? 1.4 different Christian beliefs about creation

That god created the earth and all living things on the earth although many Christian’s believe it may not be scientifically accurate but it contains religious truth and the process of creation was gods choice he cause it to happen as well as designing the world.

How does the book of genesis begin? 1.4 different Christian beliefs about creation

“In the beginning, god created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. And god said, ‘let there be light’ and there was light.

How did the story continue? 1.4 different Christian beliefs about creation

The story continues to how the universe was created, how the earth was built for life, how god created all life including humans (the last of gods creation). This happened in 6 days after which god rested.

What are some beliefs about this? 1.4 different Christian beliefs about creation

Some Christian’s do not believe that god literally made the world in 6 days bit a belief that God is the creator is essential to the religion.

How does creation link to the trinity?

The reference to the “spirit of God” hovering over the waters so although God is referred to as the creator, the Holy Spirit was already active in the world which may reinforce the oneness of god rather than the three ‘persons’ of the trinity.

Define incarnation. 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

Becoming flesh, taking human form.

Define resurrection. 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

Rising from the dead.

Define blasphemy. 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

A religious offence which includes claiming to be God.

For Christian’s what is a more important belief than the details of Jesus birth? 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

That jesus is God in human form.

What is important to understand about the incarnation of God? 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

Mary did not conceive jesus sexually however Joseph took jesus and his son. To support this belief, it is told to us in the bible that an angle appears to Mary which explains it was no ordinary contraception. They did not find the details important as the main belief is that Jesus is the son of god.

Why do many people question this + what belief does it give evidence for? 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

Because the Virginia contraception is not a natural thing but it gives evidence for the belief tat jesus is incarnate, fully God, but fully human and it supports the trinity through the son of God. It is a fundamental belief that through the incarnation, God showed himself as human for 30 years.

What is a quote about the meaning of the incarnation of jesus and what does it mean? 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

“The word became flesh and made his dwelling upon us”- John 1:14 - for Christian’s this gives clear support to the belief that jesus is Gods incarnate. This gives his word authority as they are the word of God. This also makes it easier to accept the truth of his miracles.

Give another quote to support that jesus was the son of God. 1.5 the incarnation and Jesus, the son of God.

“When jesus was baptised, a voice from heaven said “you are my son”

Define cruxifixction. 1.6 the cruxifixction

Roman method of execution where by criminals were fixed to a cross.

What are some beliefs about the cruxifixction and why? 1.6 the cruxifixction

Although jesus was the son of god, it does not mean he was spared the pain of his cruxifixction even though he was fully God, he was also fully human. It is also a belief according to Luke’s story: Jesus forgave the guards who crucified him as they did not realise the significance. He also promised one of the men who were crucified with him that he would join God in paradise.

Give a quote. 1.6 the cruxifixction

“Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘father into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he said this, he breathed his last”- Luke 23:46 it also took this event to believe that, as told in Mark 15:39- “surely this man was the son of God!”

What is the impact of the cruxifixction on Christian’s? 1.6 the cruxifixction

It gives Christian’s confidence to accept Jesus sacrifice and the belief that sin can no longer destroy their lives because God forgives those who faithfully ask. It also helps them believe that suffering is a part of life and God will understand What they are going through as he himself suffered.