Paper 1: Unit 1 - Christian Beliefs about God

What is monotheism?

The belief in one God

What is the name of the declaration of faith in which Christians declare their belief in just one God

The Nicene or Apostles’ Creed

What two important beliefs are expressed in the first words of Genesis?

1. That the earth was designed. It was not an accident
2. That God designed and made it

Finish the quote from the Bible “In the beginning…”

“…God created the heavens and the earth.”

What is meant by ‘sustainer?’

Someone who strengthens and give support to ensure the survival of something

Finish the quote from the Bible “And God is able to give to you…”

“…more than you need.”

What is meant by omnipotent?

The all-powerful nature of God

What is omnibenevolence?

The quality of being all-loving

What was the biggest sign of God’s omnibenevolence?

The sacrifice of his son Jesus

Finish the quote from the Bible “For God so loved the world that he gave…”

“…his one and only Son.”

What term is used for the quality of being all-knowing and all seeing?

Omniscience

What terms refers to the quality of God being beyond human understanding?

Transcendent

What is meant by omnipresence?

The quality of being present everywhere throughout space and time

As God is all-knowing, what else is he able to do?

Judge your actions

The Bible says there is only one what?

“Lawgiver and Judge.”

Name 3 key terms that describe the qualities of God in Christianity

Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnibenevolent, Transcendent, Immanent

What is the Trinity?

God in three parts, Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Finish the quote from the Bible “Let us make man in our…”

“…image and in our likeness”

Name one role of God the Father

1. Creator
2. Sustainer
3. Judge
4. Controls the world

The Lord’s Prayer and Jesus suggest that God the Father is located where?

In Heaven - “our Father who art in heaven.”

Name the parable in which Jesus compares God to a father who forgives and welcomes us back into his family

The Parable of the Lost Son

Who is God the Son?

Jesus

What is meant by the phrase “God Incarnate”?

God ‘made flesh’

Why is Jesus a good role model for Christians?

Although he was God he was also human and went through similar experiences and emotions that we have.

What did Jesus do for his disciples during the Passover meal as a way of showing he was setting an example for them to follow?

Washed their feet

Finish this quote from Jesus “This is My commandment, I give to you..”

“…to love one another as I have loved you.”

How did Jesus demonstrate agape?

Dying on the cross to wipe away sin

Why was the resurrection important?

It proved life after death was possible

St. Paul states that “If Christ has not been raised” then both our preaching and our faith is what?

Useless

What is the role of the Holy Spirit?

To be a companion, helper, comforter, continue to guide us, reminder of Jesus’ teachings

What Christian celebration remembers the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the disciples?

Pentecost

What did St. Paul call the qualities that the Holy Spirit gives us?

Fruits of the Spirit

St. Paul describes our bodies as what?

“Temples where the Holy Spirit lives.”

Give two reasons God may be described as omnibenevolent

1. he sent Jesus to die in order to wipe away our sin
2. he created and sustains the world
3. he is forgiving and merciful
4. He has a relationship with us and has made us special
5. he has provided a companion

Give 2 reasons why some may say God is not omnibenevolent

1. God punished or ‘cursed’ Adam and Eve
2. He allowed Job to suffer without reason through Job had been faithful
3. He is omnipotent but still does not prevent suffering
4. He has designed a natural world that is not perfect and causes natural disasters
5. In the Old Testament he ordered war and shows signs of anger