christian beliefs

God the Father

A paternal figure who cares and loves them all

God the son

Jesus, he incarnated human form

God the Holy Spirit

His power working in the world today, inspiring good acts

Why is the nicene creed important (3)

Teaches them how to be good Christians and follow religion correctly

Each verse focuses on a part of the holy trinity

Outlines all basic beliefs

Nicene creed quotes (3)

”we believe in one God, the father, the almighty”

”he ascended into heaven”

”we believe in the Holy Spirit, the lord, the giver of life”

Creation story outline

Light + dark

Space + sky

Land + sea + land + plants + trees

Sun + stars + moon

Marine life + birds

Land + animals + man + woman

Rest

Incarnation quotes (2)

”the word became flesh’s and made his dwelling amongst us”

”found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit”

Salvation and atonement with Jesus

Jesus came because humanity had strayed too far from God due to their sins. By sacrificing himself the gap was bridged so they could go to heaven and be closer to God

Salvation and atonement quotes (2)

”for god so loved the world he gave his only son”

”but to save the world through him”

Gods grace

Free gift of help given through the Holy Spirit because his love is available to all

Heaven quotes (2)

”i tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise”

”in my fathers house there are many rooms”

Hell quote

”they will be punished with everlasting destruction”

Purgatory

The “waiting room” for heaven in catholic beliefs but not in bible

Inconsistent triad contains

Evil

Omnibenevolence

Omnipotence

Free will (argument 1)

Can’t stop moral evil without getting rid of free will and ability to make our own bad decisions

Vale of soul making (argument 2)

Souls are made imperfect and have to learn to be perfect through suffering

Charity and compassion (argument 3)

Gives them a chance to demonstrate compassion towards others by helping them in their suffering

Sorry of job (argument 4)

Pain is to test their faith in god

Psalms passage (argument 5)

A warning about what will happen if they stray too far from god