Beliefs and teachings (pt1)

What do christians believe about God

• There is only one god

• God is the creator and sustainer of all that exists

• God works throughout history and inspires people to do God’s will

• People can have a relationship with God through prayer

• God is spirit (John) neither male or female - but has qualities of both

• God is holy

• Jesus is God’s son - the true representation of God on earth (Hewbrews)

what are the three characteristics christians believe of God

• God is omnipotent - almighty

• God is benevolent - all loving

• God is just - Just

One of the Christian beliefs about creation is:

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” - Genesis

• God made the world in 6 days

• God created everything ‘good’

• God continues to create new life today

• Holy spirit was active in the creation

Another belief about creation is:

“the Word was with God and the Word was God” - John

• In John’s gospel, everything was created through the word, who was both with God and was God

• The word refers to the Son of God who entered history as Jesus

• Christians belief that the Son of God, the Word of God was involved in creation

What is the trinity

three persons in the one God

what is the source for “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”

Genesis

What source is “The word was with God, and the word was God”

John 1

what is a quote for the incarnation

“she was found to be pregnant though the holy spirit” - Matthew 1

“The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” - John 1

What were Jesus’ last words before dying - crucifixion

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” - Luke

Jesus’ crucifixion what happened?

• Jesus was fully human so he suffered pain and horror

• A Roman centurion acknowledged Jesus was innocent and said he was the son of God (Mark)

• The Roman guards made sure Jesus was dead

• Joseph of Arimathea was permitted to bury Jesus in a cave-like tomb, rolling a large stone to block the entrance

• Jesus’ burial was rushed because the Sabbath was about to begin