Crucifixion, Resurrection, Salvation and Afterlife

Crucifixion

Crucifixion shows Jesus’ sacrificial death atones for sin and Christians believe it shows God understands suffering

Resurrection importance

The resurrection shows that Jesus is the Son of God, gives hope of life after death, and shows God understands suffering.

Ascension

Jesus returned to Heaven 40 days after his resurrection

Salvation by Grace

Being saved as a free gift from God through faith

Salvation by Works

Being saved through obeying God’s laws and doing good deeds

Atonement

Restoring the broken relationship between God and humanity

Heaven and Hell

Heaven is eternal presence with God; Hell is eternal separation

Purgatory (Catholic)

Intermediate state where souls are cleansed before entering Heaven

Quote: Crucifixion/Forgiveness

“Father, forgive them…” - Crucifixion - Jesus forgives those who hurt him, so Christians should forgive others

Quote: Resurrection

“I am the resurrection…” (Jesus) - Resurrection - Jesus is saying he has power over death, so Christians believe in life after death and do not need to fear death

Quote: Salvation by Grace

“… saved through grace…” - Grace/Salvation - Christians believe that God saves them by grace, so they should repent, have faith, and live as Christians

How does Belief in the Afterlife affect Christians?

It comforts Christians, gives life meaning, and encourages them to follow the Bible so they are rewarded in Heaven and not punished in Hell

Importance of Ascension

It shows Jesus’ power and that he is alive with God the Father in Heaven

The crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension show…

That Jesus is both fully human and divine

Original Sin

The sin of Adam and Eve in Genesis, which Christians believe affected all humans and gave them a tendency to sin.

Jesus’ role in Original Sin

Christians believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection made forgiveness possible and allowed redemption (being saved from sin)

Role of Jesus in Salvation

Christians believe Jesus’ death on the cross paid for human sin. If you have faith in him, his sacrifice brings forgiveness and reconciliation with God (atonement).

Resurrection Quote

“The Lord has risen” - Resurrection - Jesus came back to life, showing life after death and God’s power

Ascension Quote

“he ascended into heaven” - Ascension - Jesus returned to Heaven and is with God the Father