christian beliefs/teachings

All loving (omnibenevolent) quote

'For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life'.

John 3:16

all loving (omnibenevolent) 2 teachings

God's love is universal and unconditional (no matter what). He is always ready to forgive - shown in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.God showed love by sacrificing Jesus on the cross, offering humans the chance of eternal life in heaven.

all loving (omnibenevolent) 2 influences

1. Christians should show love to others as God shows love to them. Jesus taught, 'love your enemies'.

2. Christians should be willing to forgive others as God forgives them. E.g.

omnipotent quote

'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1

omnipotent teachings

Creator: Genesis says God created the world in 6 days, including light, dark, animals, and humans. This shows he is all-powerful (omnipotent).

Miracle Maker: God and Jesus performed miracles like healing the sick and turning water into wine, showing God's power and authority.

omnipotent influences

1.Christians worship God to give thanks for all the things he has done, e.g. creating the world, providing food etc.

2. Trust that God has a reason for allowing evil and suffering.

just/fair quote

Amos said 'Let justice roll on like a river

just/fair teaching

God is fair: He sees all people as equal and gave rules like the 10 Commandments (e.g. "Do not steal") to help humans treat each other fairly.

Judge in the afterlife: In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Jesus teaches that God will judge us based on how we treat those in need. Helping others leads to heaven; ignoring them leads to hell.

just/fair influence

1.Christians work for justice in society, helping those who are in poverty, e.g. through Food Banks / Christian Aid.

2. Christians work to help those who have been persecuted e.g. Open Doors

trinity quote

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."- Matthew 28:19

trinity teaching

Oneness of God: Christianity is a monotheistic religion. This means Christians believe there is only 1 God. But they think different parts of God's nature are shown through the 3 'persons' of the Trinity.

The Trinity: God the Father: creator and sustainer of the universe.

God the Son: Jesus. God born into a human body.

God the Holy Spirit: Source of strength at work in Christians' hearts.

trinity influences

1.In baptism services it says Christians are baptised, 'in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'.

2. There is love and respect between the 3 parts of the Trinity and Christians try and show love and respect to all people.

the problem of evil quote

God said 'You must not eat the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden. Do not even touch it. If you do, you will die.' (Genesis 3:3)

problem of evil teachings

If God is all loving he wouldn't want us to suffer.

If God is all powerful he would be able to stop suffering.

But evil and suffering still exist.

Natural evil (e.g. earthquakes) & moral evil (done by humans, e.g. murder) cause suffering.

So God must not exist.

problem of evil influences

1. Christians pray for those who are suffering, asking that God will help them.

2. Christians try to work to end suffering as Jesus taught to 'love your neighbour'. E.g. Christian Aid.

creation quote

'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."genesis 1:1

creation teachings

Christians believe all three parts of the Trinity were present at creation: God created the world, Jesus (the Word) was there from the beginning (John 1), and the Holy Spirit hovered over the waters (Genesis 1). Some take the six-day creation story literally, others symbolically, but all agree God created the world.

creation influences

1.God designed the universe and chose to put humans on it. This gives human life meaning and purpose. To please God.

2.Genesis says humans were made in the 'image of God' This means all humans are equal& should have respect for each other.

afterlife resurrection quote

I believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting' (Apostles' Creed

afterlife resurrection teaching

Christians believe in life after death, where they will be resurrected—either physically or spiritually. St Paul described the resurrected body as transformed, like a butterfly from a caterpillar—different in form but the same identity.

afterlife:resurrection influences

1.Christians often do not fear death as they believe they will be reunited with loved ones who have already died.

2. Some Christians are not cremated as they believe their body will be physically resurrected after death.

afterlife:judegment,heaven and hell quote (explain it)

"I am the way, The Truth and The Life. No one comes to The Father except through me"

John 14:6 only way to get to god is to believe in jesus and live an eternal life

afterlife:judgement heaven and hell teachings

Christians believe in Judgement Day when Jesus will return (Second Coming) to judge people with God, as shown in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats; the good will go to Heaven—a spiritual place with God—and sinners to Hell, seen either as torture or eternal separation from God.

afterlife:judgement heaven and hell influences

1.Christians believe they must try their best to follow Christian teachings, such as 'love your neighbour', to make sure they get into heaven.

2. When they make a mistake they must say sorry for these, in the hope that they will still get into heaven.

incarnation quote

John 1:1 'The word became flesh and lived for a while among us...who came from the father full of grace and truth'.

incarnation teachings

Christians believe in the Incarnation—that God became human in the form of Jesus, born to the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit; Jesus was fully God and fully human, performing miracles and showing God's love for humanity.

incarnation influences

The belief in the Incarnation influences Christians to celebrate Christmas as Jesus' birth, and to show love and self-sacrifice for others just as Jesus did, even being willing to risk their lives.

Jesus' crucifixion

"Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."

jesus' crucifxtion teachings

Jesus was arrested by the Jewish authorities and charged with blasphemy for speaking incorrectly about God. The Romans sentenced him to death for treason, accusing him of challenging their rule. In Mark 15, it is described how Jesus was whipped, stripped of his clothes, and nailed to the cross, with two criminals crucified alongside him. When he died, the Roman guard declared, "Surely this man was the Son of God."

Jesus's crucifixion influences

Christians celebrate Easter to remember Jesus' resurrection and the promise of eternal life.

Jesus' crucifixion inspires Christians to show humility and selfless love, as seen in figures like Mother Teresa.

jesus resurrection/ascension quote

"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins."(1 Corinthians 15:17)

jesus' resurrection/ascension teachings

Resurrection: Jesus' body was placed in a tomb with a boulder sealing the entrance. When the women returned on Sunday, the stone was rolled away, and Jesus' body was gone.

Ascension: Jesus appeared to his disciples for 40 days. He then took them to Bethany, blessed them, and ascended into heaven.

jesus' resurrection/ascension influences

1. The resurrection and ascension stories confirm to Christians that Jesus is the Son of God. 2. Jesus' resurrection gives Christians hope that they will also be resurrected in the afterlife.

sin quote

God said 'You must not eat the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden. Do not even touch it. If you do, you will die.

sin teachings

Original Sin - Literal View: In Genesis, Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, committing the first sin, which tainted all humans and created a barrier between them and God.

Original Sin - Modern View: Many see the story as conveying the truth that humans have a tendency to disobey God, damaging their relationship with Him.

sin influences

1. Accept that they can't expect to be perfect as humans are flawed and do sin, but ensure they confess their sins to God to grow closer to him.

2. Get baptised to remove the original sin (catholic belief) and enable them to ultimately get to heaven.

christ's role in salvation quote

"I am the way, The Truth and The Life. No one comes to The Father except through me" (John 14:6)

christ's role in salvation teachings

Christians believe that Jesus' death enabled humans to be saved, to reach heavenAtonement: Jesus' death is seen as an act of atonement. Through his death, Jesus took on the punishment for human sin. This removed the barrier of sin between God & humans, meaning they could be reconciled, brought back together.

christ's role in salvation influences

1. Jesus' death inspires Christians to work for reconciliation between different groups in the word today - e.g. working for peace between countries at war.

2.Christians want to show love to fellow humans as God has to them. E.g...

salvation quote and explain

Amazing Grace: 'How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see' " John Newton (18th salvation through grace, showing that even sinful people can be saved by God's unconditional love, not by their actions.

salvation teachings

Some Christians believe in salvation through works—that following God's laws, such as the Ten Commandments, is necessary to earn a place in heaven. However, most Christians believe in salvation through grace—that God's unconditional love and mercy, not actions, are what saves people. Even sinners can be saved if they have faith and a sincere heart.

salvation influences

Christians may try to follow God's laws, like the Ten Commandments, to show their faith and gratitude for the chance of salvation.Belief in salvation through grace reassures Christians that even when they make mistakes, God still loves and forgives them if they truly repent.