WJEC Unit 1 RE Christianity

WJEC Unit 1 RE Christianity

1. Genesis 1

   • God creating the world in 6 days
   • Genesis 1:26 = Describing what he is creating
   • Young earth creationists
     • God created the earth in 6 different time periods
       • God created the world exactly as it is said in genesis one
         • There are not 2 creation stories
   • Old earth creationists
     • Created the world in a longer time period than how we interpret time today
       • Earth is as old as scientists say it is
         • God played an active part in creation
   • Liberals
     • Don't have a problem with the theory of revolution
       • Theistic revolution
         • God activated and guided evolution
     • Bible is an account of God's relationship with humans
     • Science and christianity

2. God

   • His nature
     • Omni-benevolence = loving
     • Omniscience = all knowing
       • Omnipresence = In all places
     • Omnipotence = all powerful
   • Nothing exists if it wasn't created by god

3. The Fall

   • The transition of Adam and Eve from a state of innocence to disobedience

4. Nature and Humanity

   • Free will
     • Ability to make own decisions independently with no influence
   • Genesis 2 + 3

5. incarnate/ressurection

   • Incarnate means 'to make flesh' When god took on the form of a human, His nature did not change, but His position did. Verse = John 1:14
   • Resurrection is when jesus rose on the third day after being crucified. Christians believe that Jesus is their living saviour and is around today

6. Holy Trinity

   • God the Father
     • He is transcendent ( everywhere at the same time ) // beyond all understanding// he is the father, forgiver and creator Luke 15:11-32
   • God the Son
     • God born as a human who the went on to die for our sins (atonement) // he was a normal human and began teaching people about christianity made a promise that he will come back John 1:14
   • God the Holy spirit
     • Christians believe the holy spirit lives in them and lives on earth // gives prophets their info and sustains all life

7. Morality

   • Moral absolutism
     • Set of beliefs and values that do not change - No matter what circumstance
   • Moral relativism
     • Set of beliefs you would be willing to change depending on the individual situation
   • Christian belief
     • To try and live as Jesus did and live by the word of the Bible as the primary source of Information

8. Diversity in worship

   • Sacrament is an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing of God
   • Individual worship is to help form a personal relationship with God some christians believe they do not need to publicly worship jesus if they worship individually
   • Informal worship doesn't follow a set pattern or structure
   • Charismatic/Evangelical worship emphasise the importance of the Holy spirit and spontaneous action. This may involve worshippers falling into a trance or speaking in tongues
   • Liturgical worship follows a set pattern and has established rituals as part of public worship
   • Eucharist is the sharing of bread and wine as remembrance of Jesus' death = transubstantiation Catholics take it literally whereas protestants believe that it is symbolic

9. Treasures on earth and treasures in heaven

   • Treasures on earth are material possessions that are not permanent and have no worth in heaven such as clothes and money
   • Treasures in heaven is serving the lord willingly and being kind.. // sell your possessions and give to the poor and you will be rich in heaven - Matthew 19:21