Christian beliefs

Christian Beliefs

What is the correct answer?

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What is the Holy Trinity?

There are three ‘persons’ all of which are God.

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What are the persons of the trinity?

Father, son, Holy Spirit

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Name 2 roles of God the Father

   Creator

  Judge

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What scripture that shows the omnipotence of God the Father

  “Let there be light”

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What scripture supports the idea that God is a creator?

“God made man in his image”

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When God punishes Adam and Eve, What scripture supports the idea that God is a Judge?

“I will make your pains in childbearing very severe”

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What is the word that means that God has a Fatherly love for all of his creations?

Agape

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What scripture supports the concept of Agape?

“For God so loved the world he gave his only son”

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Who is God the Son?

Jesus

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What is the name given to the belief that Jesus is God in human form?

  Incarnation

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What event supports the idea that Jesus is God incarnate?

The Virgin Birth

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What scripture supports the idea that Jesus is God in human form?

When Jesus was baptised, a voice from Heaven was heard and said ‘You are my Son’ Mark 1:11.

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What scripture shows Jesus’ omnibenevolence?

“Forgive them Father” – during the crucifixion

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Name 2 roles of Jesus/ God the son?

ü  Saviour

ü  role model

ü  teacher

ü  healer

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What story supports the idea that Jesus was a healer?

Jairus’ daughter

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What is the role of The Holy Spirit?

to influence, guide and comfort people

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What scripture supports the idea that the Holy Spirit is there to guide Christians? “The Spirit of Truth”

“The Spirit of Truth”

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What Scripture supports the idea that God created the universe?

‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth’. Genesis 1:1

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How long did it take God to create the universe?

6 days and He rested on the 7^th

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What is the Literal Interpretation of creation?

Everything that is in the story is the word of God and happened exactly as it is told.

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What do literalists believe about Evolution and the Big Bang?

ü  The account of creation in the bible Is accurate and should be believed.

ü  Evidence of science and fossils is false and should be ignored.

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What do liberalists /God inspired interpretation of creation believe?

God did create the world and all that is in it but may not have created it in seven days as described.

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What do liberalists believe about Evolution and the Big Bang?

That it is compatible with believing in God – both could be true

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What explanation for evil and suffering do Christians give?

Suffering is as a result of human action and sin

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What example is there to support the idea that suffering is as a result of human action?

Adam and Eve – “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe”

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Why do some people believe that suffering proves God does not exist?

An omnibenevolent God would not allow people to suffer.

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What is a parable?

A story with a religious message or teaching

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What does the parable of The Good Samaritan teach Christians?

To treat everyone fairly if they want to enter heaven

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What scripture from The Good Samaritan encourages Christians to do good?

“Love thy neighbour as you love yourself”

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What does the parable of the lost coin teach Christians?

That God will welcome back and forgive all those who come back to him and repent

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What scripture highlights the overall meaning of the parable of the lost coin?

“There is rejoicing… over one sinner who repents”

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What story highlights how Jesus dealt with Sinners?

The story of Mary Magdalene

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What did Mary Magdalene do?

She committed adultery

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What punishment did people want to give her?

Death by stoning

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What did Jesus say to those that wanted to punish Mary Magdalene?

“He who is without sin should cast the first stone”

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What is the crucifixion?

The event where Jesus was put to death by being nailed to a cross

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What did Jesus do after one of his disciples cut the ear of a guard who was arresting him (provide the scripture)?

he healed the guard “put your sword back in its place. Those who love by the sword, die by the sword”.

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Name 3 things that happened at Jesus’ trial?

  He was asked if he was the son of God and said “You have said so”

  He was beaten and spat on and given a crown of thorns to wear

  The crowd shouted “crucify him”

  He was mocked “hail the king of the Jews”

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What did Jesus say to the repentant sinner during the crucifixion?

“ Today you will be with me in paradise”.

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What did Jesus say on the cross to show that he is merciful? “Father, forgive them”.

 “Father, forgive them”.

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What did Jesus say before he died?

‘Father, into your hands I coming my spirit.’

‘It is done’

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Name 2 things that happened when Jesus died:

  “Darkness came over the whole land”

  A Roman Guard said “Surely this man was the son of God”

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Give 3 ways the crucifixion influences Christians today:

  To repent as God forgives those who faithfully ask for it.

  to understand that suffering is a part of life 

  To follow Jesus’ teachings

  To forgive those who wrong them

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What is the resurrection?

  The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead after 3 days

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When his followers found the tomb was empty, what did the angels tell them?

  “He is Risen”

  “Why do you look for the living amongst the dead?”

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Name 2 things Jesus did/ say to his disciple to prove he had risen:

  He ate with them

  “look at my hands and my feet”

  He showed them the marks from the crucifixion

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Name 2 ways the resurrection influences Christians today:

  believe that good will always overcome evil.

  They believe by accepting Jesus they can also be resurrection in some way.

  They have no need to fear death.

  It assures them that God will forgive their sins if they follow the teachings of Christianity.

  To believe that Jesus was truly God incarnate

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What is the ascension?

Jesus rose to heaven 40 days after the resurrection

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Before he ascended, what did Jesus tell his disciples to do?

  “Make disciples of all nations baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”

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What scripture supports the ascension?

  ‘While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven’. Luke 24:51

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Name 3 ways the ascension influences Christians today:

  To believe heaven is a real place as Jesus went there

  To believe that one day they will be reunited with Jesus

  To believe in miracles

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What is salvation?

  Saving a soul from sin

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What role does Jesus have in salvation

  Atoned for human sin by dying on the cross

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What scripture supports the idea that Jesus is atoned for the sins of mankind?

‘He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world’. 1 John 2:1-2

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What is salvation through Law?

  Reaching heaven through following God’s rules in the Scripture

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What Parable teaches of salvation through law?

  Parable of the rich man and lazarus

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What is salvation through grace?

  Being saved by repenting and being forgiven by God

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What scripture supports the idea of salvation through grace?

  My son who was once lost is now found

  For by grace are ye saved through faith… lest any man should boast.

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What parable supports salvation through Grace

  The prodigal son

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What is salvation through good works?

  Entering heaven by doing good deeds

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What parable supports this?

  The sheep and the goats

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What scripture supports salvation through good works?

  When I was hungry, you fed me

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How is heaven described in the bible?

  Paradise

  “he will wipe away every tear”

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How is hell described in the bible

  Gnashing of teeth

Where the fire never goes out

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What do universalists believe about hell?

Not a real place

  A Just God would not send anyone to hell