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nature of God

God is omnipotent (all-powerful), omnibenevolent (all-loving) and omniscient (all-knowing)

nature of God (omnipotent)

Christians believe God has unlimited power shown through creation

nature of God (omnibenevolent)

Christians believe God is perfectly loving and forgiving

nature of God (omniscient)

Christians believe God knows everything, including human thoughts and actions

'1 John 4:8 + nature of God

"God is love."'

'Genesis 1:1 + omnipotence/creation

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."'

Trinity

The belief that God exists as three persons in one being: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Trinity explained

Each person of the Trinity is fully God, yet God is one

'Matthew 28:19 + Trinity

"In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."'

incarnation

The belief that God became human in the person of Jesus Christ

incarnation significance

Shows God's love and allows humans to relate to God through Jesus

'John 1:14 + incarnation

"The Word became flesh."'

Jesus Christ

Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the saviour of humanity

crucifixion

Jesus' death on the cross as a sacrifice for human sin

crucifixion importance

Demonstrates love, obedience to God and the cost of sin

atonement

The belief that Jesus' death restored the relationship between God and humanity

'Romans 5:8 + atonement

"While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."'

resurrection

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead three days after crucifixion

resurrection importance

Proves Jesus is divine and gives hope of life after death

'Luke 24:6 + resurrection

"He is not here; he has risen."'

ascension

The belief that Jesus returned to heaven after the resurrection

ascension importance

Shows Jesus' authority and continued presence with God

sin

Actions or thoughts that go against God's will

original sin

The belief that sin entered the world through Adam and Eve and affects all humans

sin consequences

Sin separates humans from God and requires forgiveness

salvation

Being saved from sin and gaining eternal life

salvation importance

Central Christian belief that gives purpose and hope

'John 3:16 + salvation

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son."'

grace

God's unconditional love and forgiveness given freely

grace importance

Salvation cannot be earned, only accepted

life after death

The belief that death is not the end of existence

judgement

The belief that God will judge people based on faith and actions

judgement importance

Encourages moral living and responsibility

heaven

Eternal life with God

heaven significance

A place/state of peace and closeness to God

hell

Eternal separation from God

hell significance

The result of rejecting God and his forgiveness

catholic belief about salvation

Salvation comes through faith, good works and the sacraments

catholic salvation explained

The Church and sacraments are essential for receiving God's grace

'James 2:17 + works

"Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."'

protestant belief about salvation

Salvation is through faith alone (sola fide)

protestant salvation explained

Good works are a result of faith, not a requirement

'Ephesians 2:8 + faith

"It is by grace you have been saved, through faith."'

anglican belief about salvation

A balance of faith and good works

anglican salvation explained

Faith is primary but shown through actions

worship

Showing devotion and reverence to God

worship purpose

Strengthens relationship with God and the Christian community

liturgical worship

Structured worship with set prayers and rituals

liturgical worship denominations

Common in Catholic and Anglican churches

non-liturgical worship

Informal worship without a fixed structure

non-liturgical worship denominations

Common in Protestant churches

private worship

Personal prayer and devotion at home

private worship importance

Allows a personal relationship with God

prayer

Communication with God

types of prayer

Adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication

'1 Thessalonians 5:17 + prayer

"Pray continually."'

the Lord's Prayer

A model prayer taught by Jesus

the Lord's Prayer importance

Guides Christians on how to pray and live

sacrament

An outward sign of inward grace

sacraments denominations

Catholics recognise seven; Protestants usually recognise two

baptism

A sacrament of initiation into Christianity

baptism symbolism

Cleansing from sin and new life in Christ

'Matthew 28:19 + baptism

"Baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."'

infant baptism

Baptism of babies

infant baptism significance

Shows God's grace and welcomes the child into the Church

believer's baptism

Baptism of adults who choose faith

believer's baptism significance

Public declaration of faith

Eucharist

A service remembering the Last Supper

Eucharist purpose

Strengthens faith and unites the Church

catholic view on Eucharist

Bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ (transubstantiation)

catholic Eucharist importance

Christ is truly present

'John 6:51 + Eucharist

"This bread is my flesh."'

protestant view on Eucharist

Bread and wine are symbolic

protestant Eucharist importance

Focus on remembrance

'Luke 22:19 + remembrance

"Do this in remembrance of me."'

pilgrimage

A journey to a holy place for spiritual growth

pilgrimage importance

Encourages reflection and commitment

Christmas

Festival celebrating the birth of Jesus

Christmas importance

Celebrates the incarnation

Easter

Festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus

Easter importance

Central to Christian faith

evangelism

Spreading the Christian message

evangelism importance

Fulfils Jesus' command and grows the Church

creation

The belief that God created the universe intentionally and with purpose

creation ex nihilo

The belief that God created the world out of nothing

creation importance

Shows God's power and that life has value and meaning

'humans created in God's image

Christians believe humans reflect God's nature and have special value'

'Genesis 1:27 + creation/value of humans

"So God created mankind in his own image."'

stewardship

The belief that humans are responsible for caring for God's creation

stewardship importance

Encourages environmental responsibility and respect for life

'Genesis 2:15 + stewardship

"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."'

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Trinity who guides and empowers Christians

role of the Holy Spirit

Helps believers live Christian lives and understand God's will

'Acts 1:8 + Holy Spirit

"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you."'

virgin birth

The belief that Jesus was born to Mary without a human father

virgin birth importance

Shows Jesus is both fully human and fully divine

'Matthew 1:23 + virgin birth/incarnation

"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son."'

law and grace

The belief that Christians are saved by grace rather than strict obedience to Old Testament law

law and grace explained

Jesus fulfilled the law and offered forgiveness

'John 1:17 + grace

"For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."'