Christian beliefs

this is on christian beleifs for gcse

What is the Holy Trinity?

There are three ‘persons’ all of which are God.

Who are the persons of the Trinity?

Father, son, Holy Spirit.

What are two roles of God the Father?

Creator and Judge.

What scripture shows the omnipotence of God the Father?

'Let there be light'.

What scripture supports the idea that God is a creator?

'God made man in his image'.

What scripture supports the idea that God is a Judge?

'I will make your pains in childbearing very severe'.

What is the term for God's Fatherly love for all of His creations?

Agape.

What scripture supports the concept of Agape?

'For God so loved the world he gave his only son'.

Who is God the Son?

Jesus.

What is the belief that Jesus is God in human form called?

Incarnation.

What event supports the belief that Jesus is God incarnate?

The Virgin Birth.

What scripture supports the idea that Jesus is God in human form?

'You are my Son' (Mark 1:11).

What scripture shows Jesus’ omnibenevolence?

'Forgive them Father' during the crucifixion.

What are two roles of Jesus/God the Son?

Saviour and role model.

Give an example of a story that supports the idea that Jesus was a healer.

Jairus’ daughter.

What is the role of the Holy Spirit?

To influence, guide and comfort people.

What scripture supports the idea that the Holy Spirit guides Christians?

'The Spirit of Truth'.

What scripture supports the idea that God created the universe?

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

How long did it take God to create the universe?

6 days and He rested on the 7th.

What is the Literal Interpretation of creation?

Everything that is in the story is the word of God and happened exactly as it is told.

What do literalists believe about Evolution and the Big Bang?

The account of creation in the Bible is accurate and should be believed.

What do liberalists believe about the creation story?

God did create the world and all that is in it but may not have created it in seven days.

What do liberalists believe about Evolution and the Big Bang?

That it is compatible with believing in God.

What explanation for evil and suffering do Christians give?

Suffering is a result of human action and sin.

What example supports the idea that suffering is a result of human action?

Adam and Eve's punishment, 'I will make your pains in childbearing very severe'.

Why do some believe that suffering proves God does not exist?

An omnibenevolent God would not allow suffering.

What is a parable?

A story with a religious message or teaching.

What does the parable of The Good Samaritan teach Christians?

To treat everyone fairly if they want to enter heaven.

What scripture from The Good Samaritan encourages Christians to do good?

'Love thy neighbour as you love yourself'.

What does the parable of the lost coin teach Christians?

God will welcome back and forgive those who come back to Him and repent.

What scripture highlights the overall meaning of the parable of the lost coin?

'There is rejoicing… over one sinner who repents'.

What story highlights how Jesus dealt with sinners?

The story of Mary Magdalene.

What did Mary Magdalene do?

She committed adultery.

What punishment did people want to give her?

Death by stoning.

What did Jesus say to those wanting to punish Mary Magdalene?

'He who is without sin should cast the first stone'.

What is the crucifixion?

The event where Jesus was put to death by being nailed to a cross.

What did Jesus do after one of his disciples cut the ear of a guard?

He healed the guard and said, 'put your sword back in its place'.

Name three things that happened at Jesus’ trial.

He was asked if he was the son of God, beaten and spat on, and the crowd shouted 'crucify him'.

What did Jesus say to the repentant sinner during the crucifixion?

'Today you will be with me in paradise'.

What did Jesus say on the cross to show that he is merciful?

'Father, forgive them'.

What did Jesus say before he died?

'Father, into your hands I commend my spirit'.

Name two things that happened when Jesus died.

'Darkness came over the whole land' and a Roman Guard said, 'Surely this man was the son of God'.

Give three ways the crucifixion influences Christians today.

To repent as God forgives, to understand that suffering is part of life, and to follow Jesus’ teachings.

What is the resurrection?

The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead after 3 days.

When his followers found the tomb empty, what did the angels say?

'He is Risen' and 'Why do you look for the living among the dead?'.

Name two things Jesus did to prove he had risen.

He ate with them and showed them the marks from the crucifixion.

Name two ways the resurrection influences Christians today.

They believe good will overcome evil and they have no need to fear death.

What is the ascension?

Jesus rose to heaven 40 days after the resurrection.

Before he ascended, what did Jesus tell his disciples to do?

'Make disciples of all nations baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.'

What scripture supports the ascension?

'While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven' (Luke 24:51).

Name three ways the ascension influences Christians today.

To believe heaven is real, to believe they will be reunited with Jesus, and to believe in miracles.

What is salvation?

Saving a soul from sin.

What role does Jesus have in salvation?

Atoned for human sin by dying on the cross.

What scripture supports the idea that Jesus atoned for the sins of mankind?

'He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins' (1 John 2:1-2).

What is salvation through Law?

Reaching heaven through following God’s rules in Scripture.

What parable teaches of salvation through law?

Parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

What is salvation through grace?

Being saved by repenting and being forgiven by God.

What scripture supports the idea of salvation through grace?

'My son who was once lost is now found'.

What parable supports salvation through Grace?

The prodigal son.

What is salvation through good works?

Entering heaven by doing good deeds.

What parable supports salvation through good works?

The sheep and the goats.

What scripture supports salvation through good works?

'When I was hungry, you fed me'.

How is heaven described in the Bible?

Paradise, 'he will wipe away every tear'.

How is hell described in the Bible?

Gnashing of teeth, where the fire never goes out.

What do universalists believe about hell?

Not a real place; a Just God would not send anyone to hell.