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Christianity 1 Topic
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- 1Transcendentbeyond this world
- 2omnipresentGod is everywhere
- 3What is the TrinityThere is one God made up of three distinct persons
- 4What is the Father?Creator of the world and everything on it
- 5What is the Son?God becomes flesh in Jesus. Fully human and fully divine
- 6What is the Holy SpiritPresence of God's power at work on earth.
This helps Christians to understand God - 7What is Genesis?the first book in the bible. It describes the Christian view of the beginning of the world
- 8What is Genesis 1?The creation of the universe and the creation of earth
- 9What is Genesis 2?The creation of Adan and Eve
humankind - 10What is Genesis 3?The temptation of Adan and Eve and the fall of humankind from God's grace
- 11How are we different to animals?we are made in the image of God
Humans are stewards of creation
we have freewill
Humans have dignity
Human life is sacred - 12What to All Christians agree about Genesis?god was the ultimate creator of the universe
Creation was not accidental
Human beings are unique and different to other animals - 13What do Literal Christians believe about Genesis?The bible is the word of God and therefore true
Genesis is true in every detail
The earth was created in 6, 24 hour days
The theory of the Big Bang is false - 14What do Non-literal Christians believe about Genesis?Genesis is a metaphorical story
Science and religion work together to explain creation
The days mentioned in Genesis refer to 6 periods of time- this could be millions of years - 15What was Incarnation in the Life of Jesus?God becomes flesh in the form of Jesus- this is significant because it shows the divine nature of Jesus. He is fully human and fully divine.
- 16What was Crucifixion in the Life of Jesus?The Roman form of executing someone on a cross. This shows that Jesus was truly human as he suffered on the cross as we would suffer. It shows his sacrifice (atonement)
- 17What was Resurrection in the Life of Jesus?Christians believe that Jesus came back from the dead 3 days after his execution. This is a reflection of the divinity of Christ. It shows Christians that they too will be resurrected after death.
- 18What was Ascension in the Life of Jesus?After 40 days Jesus goes back up to heaven to be with God the father, he also promises the apostles that the holy spirit will be with them soon. This is significant as it refers to the trinity, and is showing the divine nature of Jesus.
- 19MessiahThe person whom God will send to save humanity, believed by Christians to be Jesus (The Anointed One)
- 20Jesus as the Messiah: state what about the Old Testament state an exampleThe Old Testament contains prophecy about the nature of the Messiah.
Eg: The messiah is expected to be a warrior kind, we learnt that Jesus is descended form King David when angel Gabriel announces Jesus' birth. - 21Two teachings of Jesus1. The Golden Rule- do to others as you would have them do to you.
2. The Greatest Commandment- Love your neighbor as yourself - 22Forgiveness to ChristianityCentral to Christianity. If Christians expect God to forgive them for their sins they should forgive others.
- 23Name 2 stories/ Parable of forgiveness and what they showThe parable of the Unmerciful servant- forgive others and you shall be forgiven
Zacchaeus- forgiveness can change peoples ways. - 24What do Catholic Christians believe about forgiveness. What do Evangelical Christians believe about forgivenessCatholic- forgiveness is gained through confession
Evangelical- forgiveness can only be granted by God - 25State one Parable that tells of Treasures in Heaven and what is representsThe Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man- warns Christians to value their rewards in heaven rather than material wealth on earth. It shows them that although good deeds may go unrecognized on earth they will be rewarded in heaven.
- 26What will most churches have?pews (seats)
candles
pulpit (where minister gives sermon)
organ/piano - 27What will a Catholic church have?statues of the virgin Mary
tabernacle (for Eucharist bread and wine)
stations of the cross (pictures of events leading up to crucifixion) - 28What is worship in a church for Catholics? max 4Led by the Pope
formal worship
unmarried male priests lead the congregation
buildings are ornate (decorative) - 29What is worship in a church for Anglicans? max 3Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury
More freedom in belief and practices
Priests can marry and be female - 30What is worship in a church fro Methodists? max 3Ministers can marry and be female
Bible is the main authority
Buildings are simple and called chapels - 31What is the role of the Church? 2place of worship
ensure that social justice is promoted in their local communities, as well as in the global community - 32What is social Justice?every human should be given equal rights in society
- 33What are 3 local community projects? for churchesFood Banks
The salvation Army
Housing Justice - 34What are 3 Global community Projects for Churches?Tearfund
The ecumenical movement
The world Council of Churches - 35Describe one example of Persecutionidk ask mrs Robets
- 36Explain the impact of this verse from the bible: "You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved"idk
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- GCSE RE GCSE (RE Religious Education) Flashcards on Christianity 1 Topic, created by HRYN red on 27/05/2019.
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