christian beliefs

What are the beliefs of sin and what does this influence Christian’s to do

1. Christians belief all humans sin and believe it is any thought or action that separates humans from god (murder, envy, adultery)

• influences Christian’s to live a morally good life as they know sin will separate them from god so they will try not to do wrong by following 10 commandments

• Christian’s belief god may forgive sins if they confess wrongdoing as Jesus’ sacrifice allowed humans to be saved from sin if they follow gods law

• Influences Christian’s to pray to god and confess wrongdoings and ask for forgiveness so they can rebuild their relationship with god

• “ we have all sinned, we all fall shot of gods glorious standard”

Holy Spirit

1. Christians believe that it was sent down after Jesus ascended to help diddiples carry on their mission 9make disciples of all nations) as I allowed them to speak in tongues showing its a source of guidance

• influences Christian’s to pray to the Holy Spirit to make right decisions as it is a source of guidance that acts like a conscience

• Believe that god sent it down for Christian’s as a source of comfort and guidance

• Influences Christian’s to feel comforted by it as it shows god i omnipresent

• “The spirit of god hovered over the waters”

Creation beliefs

• FUNDAMENTALIST Christian’s believe that everything in the big al is literally true (iteralists) and believe that god did create the world in 6 days as god is omnipotent nd “nothing is impossible in god”

• conservatives believe god created the world but believe he created it in a longer period of time as “yom” in te bible translates to long age, suggesting that god created the world over time - things evolved over time

• Liberal Christian’s believes god created world but in a longer period of time and do not believe in the creation stor, only believe it to be a symbol to show gods omnipotence as their are inconsistencies such as: “let there be light” DAY ONE. “Let there be sun” DAY 4

• Influences Christian’s to show stewardship to the world as god created a perfect world for Christian’s to live in so should show respect like recycle

• Influences Christian’s to pray to god and thank him as it shows that god is omnipotent

The trinity and creation

• believe god pre-exitsted the world

• Influences Christian’s to live in harmony and compassion with others as god clearly planned the world so they shouldn’t destroy it with hatred

• believe god is transcendent (not controlled by the world but created it)

• Influences Christian’s to pray to god more as all aspects of trinity was present during beginning of creation which shows he is omnipotent and can help them

• ‘God created the heavens and the earth”

The trinity

• believe that there is one god but is revealed in three distinct ways : the father, the son, the Holy Spirit.

• influences Christian’s to pray to god when they are in trouble as god is omnipotent and can answer their prayers and help them

• Believe god is omnipotent as he created world and performed miracles - resurrected Jesus from dead

• Influences Christian’s to show stewardship to the world as he created a perfect world

The father

• believe he is omnipotent as he performed miracles

• Influence them to pray to god when they are in trouble

Believe that he is the creator of the world and created it in 6 days

Influences Christian’s to show stewardship to the world an look after gods creation

The son

• believe he is omnibenevolent as he sacrificed his own life for humanity so they could be saved from sin

Influences Christian’s to try not to sin to be worthy of salvation and to prevent his sacrifice becoming meaningless

• believe he is god incarnate

• Influences them to be like Jesus and be loving towards others as god came to earth as Jesus to present a perfect example of

• ‘For god so loved the world, so that whoever dies, will not die but have eternal life

Original sin

1. Christians believe this was the first sin committed by Adam when he disobeyed god and ate the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden - made al humans have an inbuilt tendency to sin

• influences Christian’s to get baptised ad baptise children to wash away original sin so they can go to heaven

• Believe that because of original sin, humans were separated from god in which he gave all humans the punishment of death at the end of their lives so that they could only get a chance of having eternal life through Jesus’ sacrifice and by living a morally good life

• Influences Christian’s to live a morally good life so they can be saved from sin by doing good works

• “We have all sinned, we all fall short of gods glorious standard”

• “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive”

Incarnation

1. Believe that this was when god came to earth (as Jesus) in both fully man form as was able to suffer and die but also fully god as was able to perform miracles

2. Influences Christian’s to pray to god when in trouble as they know he has powerful enough to help them

3. Believe that god did this to provide humans an ultimate example in how h wanted people to act so they can get to heaven

4. Influences Christian’s to be more like Jesus and follow and help others his example as believe that Jesus was god incarnate to show people how he wants them to act

5. “The world became flesh and dwelt among us”

Crucifixion

1. Believe that itv was the ultimate demonstration of gods omnibenevolence as Jesus who is god incarnate sacrificed his life for humanity and had to go through extreme suffering which shows his compassion/ agape for humans

• influences christians to believe Jesus/god understands human suffering due to the pain they went through which will comfort people who are suffering as know Jesus/ god understands

• Believe that Jesus’ sacrifice brought salvation from sin and restored the broken relationship with god so humans have a chance to have eternal life

• Influences Christian’s to try not to sin to prevent his sacrifice becoming meaningless

• “For god so loved the world, he sacrificed his only son, so that whoever believes in him will not die but have eternal life.”

Resurection

1. Believe it was the ultimate demonstration of gods omnipotence as he performed a miracle 3 days after crucifixion by esurrecting Jesus from the dead

2. Influences Christian’s to pray to god when they are in trouble as they know he i powerful enough to help them

3. Gives Christian’s hope of eternal life as Jesus was brought back to life so Christian’s hope they will do te same after they die as the bible says if they believe in Jesus they will do so

4. Influences them to be less scared of death if they follow god they will be resurrected a taken to heaven as Jesus proved this to be possible.

5. “For god so loved the world, he sacrificed his only son …

Ascension

1. Believe that before he ascended he met with disciples to tell them to carry on with his mission “go make disciples of ll nations” - he then ascended to heaven 4 days after resurrection to be with god in heaven.

2. Influences Christian’s to pray to Jesus as ascension proves Jesus was the son of god as he ascended to be with god in heaven

4. Believe that after Jesus ascended god sent down the Holy Spirit as a source of guidance but also to hep disciples carry on with Jesus mission as it allowed them to speak in tongues.

5. Influences Christian’s to feel comforts by the Holy Spirit as they know it is a source of guidance

6. “A cloud received him from their sight”

Salvation

1. Salvation through grace - believe god gave humans a free gift of unconditional love which men’s that all humans will be given the chance of having eternal life and to go to heaven by just believe in Jesus as Jesus died to ave humans from sin

Influences Christian’s to have trust in god and to hank him as h sacrifice his only son which removed original sin and gave humans a free chance of eternal life

“For as in Adam all die, in Christ all willl be made alive”

2. Salvation through works - some believe the only way to go to heaven and have eternal life is by living a morally good life and doing good deeds like following 10 commandments.

3. Influences Christian’s to try no to sin and live a morally good life (follow religious laws) as in the bible it says they will be judged on their actions at end of life to determine if they will go to heaven.

4. “Faith, if not accompanied by action, is dead”

Atonement

1. Believe jesus was the atoning sacrifice for humanities sin as his sacrifice removed original sin and restored the broken relationship with god

• influences Christian’s to do good and try not to sin to be worthy to receive salvation, do this to prevent Jesus sacrifice becoming meaningless

• Believe it allows them to have eternal life as his sacrifice abolished original sin and death

• Influences Christian’s to pray to god and thank Jesus for his sacrifice as it restored the broken relationship humans had with god from original sin.

• ‘For as in Adam all die, in Christ all will be made alive”

Judgement

1. Believe judement happens when they die or when Jesus comes to judge, they then will be sent to heaven or hell

Influences Christian’s to try not to sin and do good deeds as they will be judged based on how they have behaved in life.

2. Believe will be judged based on their actions and how they have behaved in life (followed religious laws or not) as know god is just so he will reward and punish people fairly

3. Influences Christian’s to be less scared of death as they know if they have behaved morally good they will be rewarded with heaven as god is fair

4. “He will come again to judge the living and the dead”

The afterlife

• some believe in BODILY resurrection which is PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL - PHYSICAL BODY WILL BE Lost at death and will receive a new spiritual body when receive eternal life/ enter Heaven

• Influences Christian’s to live a morally good life and not sin as they know god is just and will reward them with heaven only if behaved good.

• Catholic/ Orthodox Church believe that the physical body is resurrected when die, but when received eternal life god will purify and transform body to where suffering doesnt exist.

• Influences them to be less scared of death as they know when they die they will be resurrected to be with god.

• “He will come again to judge the living and the dead.”

Beliefs about heaven and hell

• Christian’s believe heaven is a spiritual place to be with god in which suffering doesnt exist not exist and a chance to reconnect with lost loved ones

• Influences Christian’s to feel comforted and less sad when a loved one dies as they know they will be resurrected like Jesus and taken o be with god in heaven

• Some Christians believe that hell is a place of eternal torment and punishment -believe god doesn’t decide it but happens as a result of people separating themself from god BUT some say it doesnt exist due to gods omnibenevolence and believe eventually everyone will repent and be forgiven by god

• Influence Christian’s to do good actions and live a morally good life as know god is fair and will reward good wth heaven

The problem of evil

• some say that if god is omnipotent and omnibenevolent then suffering shouldn’t exist (holocaust 11 million died) - so because of god allowing this suffering, this suggests he s not those things

• Influences to help those who are suffering - give to charities if floods

• some Christian’s believe god could stop suffering but chosen not to as he has given humans free will to decide between good and bad actions which makes judgement fair at the end life

• Influences Christian’s to try not to sin as god gave humans free will as a gift so shouldn’t be abused.

Problem of evil - what are some solutions in which Christian’s believes why god allows suffering

• some believe in MORAL EVIL- believe that humans brought suffering into the world (Adam) so we are punished from this and only saved through believing in Jesus

• some believe in natural evil - suffering is allowed as a punishment for wrong doing and a test of faith - allows to develop agape when those are suffering