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0.1 Denominations Beliefs + Ethics: - Name Lesson Review tasks
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1. What do the main Christian denominations believe about God, Salvation and the Bible?
Roman Catholic:
They believe the clergy are…
They believe that ceremonies like…
Church of England:
They do not follow the Pope …
They use…
They believe that….
Methodist:
They believe it is important to follow…
They believe that humanity is…
Quaker:
They don’t believe the….
They don’t believe in…
Quakers don’t have any…
2. What is the approach to ethics of main Christian denominations?
Roman Catholic:
Catholics follow a form of rational ethics called…
This means they are nearly…
They may also use the…
Church of England:
Officially reformed but as a broad church have both…
The bases for determining the goodness of a work are…
To the extent that the Bible remains…
Methodist:
Social Justice issues remain the primary ethical concern for all Methodists and generally they…
Quaker:
Ethically a wide variety of views are…
Yet on war the Quakers peace testimony says…
3.
What does a Baptist church believe and thin about ethics?
They believe that the Bible is…
Not consistent they have moderate conservative beliefs e.g. about…
Recently, as with other Protestant traditions, a significantly increased diversity of views has emerged. E.g. on…
4. What is a the history of how different denominations of Christianity developed?
A variety of Christian groups were founded by the disciples and believers in Jesus Christ. At first…
In 312 the Emperor Constantine became…
In the 9th Century later a split happened between…
In 1517 a priest called Martin Luther objected to…
In 1534, Henry VIII broke away from…
Since then….
5. What is the difference between conservative and liberal ethical and theological beliefs?
Conservatives can also be called ‘traditional’ Christians and are…
More liberal Christians are sometimes thought of as…
6. What U.K. laws, festivals and traditions, can you think of which are rooted in the Christian tradition?
Traditions
Festival traditions e.g. …
Traditions tied with sacraments like…
Traditions tied to Christian disciplines e.g. …
Laws
The Rule of law in the West is an idea that…
The Common law- law created by Judges was influenced by…
Festivals
Shrove Tuesday or…
1.1 The Nature of God: Christian views about the nature of God, including omnipotence, (Exodus 7-11, Exodus 14:21) Omni-benevolent: Psalm 86:15, John 3:16, Romans 8: 37-39)
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1. What does it mean to say that God is transcendent or infinite?
Christians all agree that God is..
2. What does it mean to say that God is personal?
· A person is a being with…
· Christians generally agree God is…
· As a person God wants a…
3. What does it mean for God to be omnipotent
and benevolent?
Omnipotent:
He is all…
Benevolent:
He is all….
4.
Where might a Christian find evidence in the Bible for God’s omnipotence?
God creates the universe from nothing
Exodus 7-11, is the story of …
Exodus 14:21:
Then Moses….
5. Where might a Christian find evidence in the Bible for God’s benevolent?
The Old Testament includes many ideas about Gods compassion and care. In the Psalms it says
· But you, Lord…
Psalm 86:15
This theme is continued in the New …
· For God so
John 3:16,
The new testament writers however want to say like the Old testament authors that God is both …
Paul says Romans 8: 37-39
1.2 The Nature of God: The problem of Evil and suffering in the quote on God and evil from Epicurus, and the ideas on suffering in the Book of Job 1: 8 -12, 42:1-6
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1. What does it mean to say that God is ‘Just’?
God is….
2. Why is God being just significant for Christians?
Because they believe he will….
3. What are the other attributes of God?
God is all…
And all…
4.
Why did Epicurus say about the problem of evil?
If God is…. Then …
If God is… Then…
Why then does …
Maybe
5. What is the difference between
moral evil and natural evil?
Give an example of each.
Moral evil
The evil caused by…
Natural evil
The evil caused by…
6.
How can a Christian explain the existence of
moral evil?
Suffering from…
7. Could natural evil have a purpose unknown to humans?
Suffering from…
8. What does Job 1: 8 -12 say?
It describes Job as a …
It then describes a dialogue between..
It says v 8 Then the LORD said to Satan, …
9. What does Job 42: 1-6 say?
42 Then Job replied to the Lord:
10. What does Job say the problem of evil say about
In the Book of Job in the Bible, suggests several ways to think about the Problem of suffering. First we learn that suffering is not…
Second we learn suffering maybe because…
Third we learn that God may have…
1.2 The Nature of God: The Trinity about the oneness of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit: John 10:30, John 14: 6-11 and its importance to Christian believers
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1. Describe the relationship of the three parts of the Trinity to the one God in Christianity?
The Trinity consists of…
Each of these persons is…
2. What is the Holy Spirit and how does it influence the lives of Christians today?
The Holy Spirit is the…
The Holy Spirit is God’s presence and love in the world. In the Bible the Holy Spirit is called…
This event is called Pentecost when…
3. The Lord’s Prayer begins ‘Our Father, what art in heaven’. Why is the term ‘Father’ given to God?
The term Father is given to God due to…
4. Who is ‘the Son’ in the Trinity?
The Son was is…
When Christians say Jesus is God incarnate this means …
2.1 Creation: Christian views about the nature and role of humans, and literal and non-literal ways of interpretation of Genesis 1-3.
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1. What are the main events connected with creation in Genesis ?
For Christians, God is the creator of the universe. The main events in creation are:
1. Creation of …
2. Creation of …
3. Creation of …
4. Temptation of…
5. Fall of…
2. Describe how Christians believe the world
was created.
Christians believe that God…
3. How might different kinds of Christians view the Creation story in Genesis?
Fundamentalist
A fundamentalist Christian might…
Liberal
A liberal Christian might say the Genesis account is…
4.
What is the meaning of being ‘created in God’s image’ in the story Genesis 1?
The Genesis 1 creation story makes it clear that…
5. What is the Big Bang and what do Christians think of it?
The Big Bang is the idea that about…
6. Who is Stephen Hawking and what did he say about the creation of the world.
Stephen Hawking is a scientist who said…
7. What is the evolution and what do Christians think of it?
Darwin’s Theory of…
Some Liberal Christians accept…
Fundamentalists who believe in….
8. How and why might Christians interpret the text as less than literally true?
‘Day’ (Yom in Hebrew): There are diverse views on how the word ‘day’ should be interpreted. A literal Christian (a fundamentalist) would mean that a day is….
A liberal Christian may read ‘day’ as…
All Christians believe that….
9.
What is the story about what happened in Genesis 2?
In Genesis 2, Adam lives…
Then the Lord God made….
God gives Adam and Eve one command, which is
10.‘God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.’ (Genesis 1:31 NRSV) What does this mean for ordinary Christians?
The world as ‘good’ for ordinary Christians means that…
11.What is the interpretation of the story about what happened in Genesis 1:28?
In Genesis 1:28, people have…
12.What is Stewardship and what is Dominion?
Stewardship
The idea that people have a God-given duty to …
Dominion
Having control over the earth and managing God’s creation. This is…
13.What is the story about what happened in Genesis 3?
Genesis 3 describes ‘The Fall’ by Augustine– when …
They confess to God but, as a punishment, God …
14.What way to Christians interpret the story about what happened in Genesis 3?
For Christians, this represents the …
For some Christians, this is why …
This broken relationship is the reason why it was necessary for …
2.2 Creation: Compare the understanding of God in the creation story in Genesis with John’s explanation of God as Word and Spirit. (John 1:1-5)
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1. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ (John 1:1 NRSV) Who is the ‘Word’ described here?
The book of John is the first book of the New Testament in the Bible. It tells of the idea of
…
It starts by saying “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was …
What did the idea of the Logos mean to the Jewish and Greek readers
Jewish
1. FOR GREEKS
Greek
2. FOR JEWS
2. Later in Chapter 1, John describes the Word as the light which shines in darkness and then writes of the Word becoming flesh as the Son of God, Jesus. What does this mean?
These beliefs are important to Christians today. They show that:
· God the Father ….
· Jesus and the Holy Spirit were…
· The Holy Spirit, Jesus and the Father are…
· God the Father, the Holy Spirit and Jesus are …
· Jesus is the light in the darkness, saving people from ….
· God always intended to send Jesus to …
3. What does Genisis 1: 1-2 say?
The book of Genesis is the first book in the Bible at the beginning of the Old Testament. It tells of
…
“Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was …
and the Spirit of God was ….
And God said, “let….
4. What could ‘the Spirit of God’ in the Creation account refer to?
They believe that God the Holy Spirit …
This part of Genesis shows that the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God) was ….
3.1 Jesus Christ: Christian beliefs and teachings about Jesus’ incarnation and the nature of Jesus as the Son of God in John 1:14, Luke1:28-33
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1. Four important events in Jesus’ life:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. What does John 1:14 say and what does it mean?
John 1:14
14 The Word became ….
Meaning
Christians believe Jesus is …
6. What does Luke1:28-33 say and what does it mean?
Luke1:28-33
28 The angel went to her and said,
….
29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered ….
Meaning
The incarnation is the belief that …
Also known as the hypostatic union which is ….
7. How does the incarnation help explain God’s love for humanity?
The incarnation helps explain …
It demonstrates even how God was ….
8. How does the incarnation show Jesus has Gods authority and power?
This shows that Jesus had God’s ….
9. How does the incarnation help Christians today?
It helps Christians to have a …
Some Christians feel that by following Jesus’ example and teaching they can …
10. Explain Jesus’ God-like Qualities / Divine Nature?
· Jesus …
· Jesus performed …
· Jesus claimed …
· Even though he was killed, he was…
11. Explain Jesus’ human-like Qualities / Human Nature?
The Bible also references Jesus’ human nature – he is reported to:
· have …..
· have …
· he died a painful death on …..
Christians do not believe that Jesus being the incarnation of God made him….
Some Christians also use Jesus’ humanity to explain times in the Gospels where he appears to…
12. Explain the four Types of Miracles found in the gospels and give some examples of each?
Healing – when people with illness or disability are dramatically made better.
Nature – when natural features of the world work in unnatural ways to benefit humans
Exorcism – to cast our evil spirits / free people from demonization.
Resurrection – to be raised from the dead to life.
13. How does the incarnation help Christians explain
the miracles and healing in the Gospels?
A lot of the miracles in the Gospels are…
Understanding how the incarnation made Jesus fully divine helps…
3.2 Jesus Christ: the story of the passion of Christ including the crucifixion, in Matthew 27:28-50; and its importance to believers for Salvation and Atonement in Matthew 26:26-29, Leviticus 16:20-22, Isaiah 53:3- 9.
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1. What is the passion of the Christ?
The belief that Jesus died and was raised from the dead is…
2. What does the physical process of crucifixion involve?
Crucifixion is a method of execution where the victim is….
3. What happened at the Lords Supper and what does it mean?
Matthew 26:26-29
Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he…
Meaning
The night before Jesus’ crucifixion, he and his apostles gathered for the Last Supper. During the meal, Jesus explained to them…
4.
What are the key events of the crucifixion in Matthew 27:28-31 and what does it mean for Christians?
Jesus is mocked and beaten by the soldiers
“They….
Christians belief that Jesus is a king but who’s rule …
5. What are the key events of the crucifixion in Matthew 27:32-33 and what does it mean for Christians?
Jesus is taken to be crucified
“As they were…
Christians belief that Jesus death at the place of the skull is the means God has…
6.
What are the key events of the crucifixion in Matthew 27:33-44 and what does it mean for Christians?
Jesus on the cross
“Two rebels were crucified with him, one
Christians belief that we are offered
7. What are the key events of the crucifixion in Matthew 27:45-50 and what does it mean for Christians?
Jesus dies
“From noon …
Christians believe the darkness and the cry symbolised …
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What does Leviticus 16:20-22 and what’s its importance in understating Jesus Atonement?
20 “When Aaron has finished making atonement for the Most Holy Place, the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall bring forward the
Christians believe Jesus death is like a ….
9. What does Isaiah 53:3-9 and what’s its importance in understating Jesus Atonement?
3 He was despised and rejected by
…
Christians use the word Justification =
10. What is the link between salvation and atonement:
Salvation is what Christians believe Jesus…
11. Why are there different ideas about atonement?
There are different ideas about how Jesus managed to atone for sin and save humans. A key idea is that Jesus could pay the price to redeem humans because he was human, but he was able to overcome sin and death because he was divine.
The conservative protestestant…
Roman Catholics tend to say Jesus’ sacrifice …
Liberal Protestants follow the idea of ‘moral exemplar’ – that …
3.3 Jesus Christ: the story of the Resurrection of Christ in Luke 24:1-9, its importance as explained 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 12-14
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1. What is the story of the story of the Resurrection of Christ in Luke 24:1-9?
Jesus Has Risen
24 On the first day of the week
2. What is explained 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, and what does it mean for Christians?
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 The Resurrection of the Dead
3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ
…
Pauls first statement is thought by Christians to indicate a very early source for the Jesus traditions and gospel in linking Pauls teaching to that which he received….
3. What is explained 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 and what does it mean for Christians?
12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can
….
For Christians Paul's argument reassures them that Jesus resurrection means they will be raised.
Premise 1…
Premise 2…
Conclusion …
4. Explain how the resurrection is still relevant to Christians today.
The resurrection is still very relevant to many Christians today as it….
3.4 Jesus Christ: the story of the Ascension of Christ: Luke 24:50-53 and its importance to believers
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5. What does the word Ascension mean?
Christians believe that after he rose from the dead, Jesus did not die a second time. Instead,..
This event is known as the ascension, and Christians believe that it…
Jesus said he would send the…
6. What does Luke 24:50-53 say and what does the ascension meant to indicate about Jesus?
When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he
….
The ascension is meant to indicate that …
7. What is the great commission?
The ascension is often linked to…
8. Why is the ascension is important to Christians?
It shows that Jesus…
For Christians, the fact that Jesus’ followers witnessed him ascending into the clouds…
The ascension demonstrates…
4.1 Salvation: Christian views about the idea of authority or Law: the Bible as Word of God; its inspiration and revelation; and differing Christian ways of interpreting biblical writings; Bible in relation to other sources of authority including the Church, Experience and Reason.
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1. What is the Law?
Law: Before Jesus, Jews aimed to achieve salvation through …
2.
What other sources of Wisdom and Authority might a Christian use when thinking about ethics or theology?
When making moral decisions, the Christian wants to know …
These will include...
3. What is the Bible and what does the Bible say about the Bible?
2 Timothy 3 16 ‘“All scripture is…
The word Bible means library. It is a collection of books considered by the church to be authoritative and useful because of their origin with the Apostol’s and continued use by the church. There are …
·
·
·
4. What are the different views about the Authority of the Bible?
The Words of God:
Some Christians, mainly fundamentalists, believe the Bible …
Words inspired by God:
Other Christians – Roman Catholics, Conservative Protestants- feel the Bible …
Words about God:
Some Christians- liberal protestants- see the bible as ..
5. Hwo would different Christians interpret Genesis?
The Words of God:
· when reading the creation story, conservatives might accept that ….
Words inspired by God:
when reading the creation story in Genesis, fundamentalists would believe that …
Words about God:
· when reading the creation story, a liberal Christian might believe that the Genesis account is …
6. Why do Christians today feel free from sin, rituals, and also free from following the Jewish law.
Because of Jesus ….
7. Do Christians follow the Ten commandments?
However, while Christians do not follow all of the rules in the Old Testament, they still believe that …
4.2 Salvation: Christian views about Sin as preventing salvation.
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1. What Christians mean by sin.
All Christians believe in personal sin – personal acts which …
2. What Christians mean by original sin?
One interpretation of creation leads to …
3. Define what Christians mean by ‘a sinful action’ or personal sin.
Christians who believe in original sin also believe in personal sin – things which
4. Give two actions Christians
would regard as sinful but
which are not illegal in the UK.
1.
2.
5. What story in the Bible is used to illustrate the concept of original sin, and how?
The story of Adam and Eve is used …
6. How does Jesus act as a savior and what is he saving us from?
Jesus can be seen as a second Adam, who came to …
Jesus gave many teachings on sin, recorded in the New Testament. He taught that ….
7. Explain the relationship between free will
and sinning.
In Christian thought it is free will that is …
8. What does it mean for a Christian to
seek salvation?
In Christian belief, to seek salvation is to ….
9. Give two ways in which a
Christian might seek salvation?
Grace - Protestants
A Christian might also seek salvation through …
“ Ephesians 2:8-9
Works - Roman Catholics
A Christian might seek salvation through performing ….
(Matthew 7).
10. What do Christians mean when they refer to God’s grace?
When Christians refer to God’s grace, they are referring to …
11. What are sacraments and how are they used in Salvation?
Catholics and Protestant both use the sacraments which …
12. What is the concept of salvation through law (Good works) and explain why some Christians belive good deeds are not enough to gain slatvation?
Roman Catholic Christians believe that we must …
Protestants like Luther and Calvin suggested we are …
13. What is Baptism and Confession?
Baptism
Infant baptism is the sacrament in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches that signifies …
Confession
Is the sacrament of reconciliation when …
4.3 Salvation: Christian teaching on Grace and the Spirit in Acts 2:1-6. The role of Holy Spirit in Evangelical worship.
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1. Who is the Holy Spirit?
· The Holy Spirit, the third Person of God in the Trinity, is also believed to be
2. What does the Creed say about the Holy Spirit?
· The Holy Spirit referred to in the Apostles' Creed I believe
3. How important was the Holy Spirit for Jesus?
· When Jesus was Baptised the Holy Spirit …
4. How does a Christian receive is the Holy Spirit?
Many Christians feel that they can also receive God’s grace through his teaching in the Bible and through …
5. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation?
Christians often speak of inviting the Holy Spirit into their lives- come Holy Spirit they may pray. The Holy Spirit, as a constant presence in the world, allows …
6.
What does Acts 2:1-6 say about The role of Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
2 When the day of Pentecost came, …
7. What ways do Christians have different views about the Holy Spirit?
1. A Roman Catholic Christian might say we are given the Holy spirit through …
.
2. A Charismatic or Pentecostal Christians believe they receive the Holy Spirit through
8. What are the fruit of the Spirit?
Christians believe the Holy Spirit helps them to …
9. What are the gifts of the Spirit?
The power of the Holy Spirit, they believe, is what inspires people and gives special charismatic gifts, such as ….
5.1 The Afterlife: Christian Eschatological beliefs: John 11:25-26, John 14:2-7
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1. What does Jesus say about life after death?
John 11:25-26
· 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the
meaning
2. What does Jesus say about what are attitude to death should be?
John 14:27
•
27 Peace I leave with you; my …
meaning
The Christian ….
3. What does the creed say about the resurrection and what does it mean?
“We look for the Nicene Creed
The afterlife will
4. Describe briefly the Christian belief in resurrection?
Christians believe that death
.
5. Why might a Christian believe that they will be resurrected?
The main inspiration is Jesus’s own resurrection after his crucifixion. Throughout the Bible he promises
5.2 The Afterlife: Christian views about Judgement: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 16:19-31
1. What is Judgement?
Judgment is the event …
2. How do Christians differ in their views about Judgment
Roman Catholics
There will be a
.
Liberal Protestants
There will no
.
Conservative Protestants
There will be a
3. What are the Christian concepts
of heaven and hell?
Heaven
Heaven in Christianity …
Hell
Hell …
4. What did Jesus teach bout Judgement?
Jesus taught that after death people would be …
5.
What is the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats in Matthew 25:31–46 and what does it teach?
Christians believe that God will
.
Jesus will come back at the end of time and
.
He will then tell the goats
.
This story as a number of Jesus’ parables do relates to judgement. The message is that
.
6.
What is the Parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 and what does it show?
In the story of the rich man and Lazarus
The story shows that God will
Catholics would say the Rich man shows
Protestants would say if the Poor man shows
.
5.3 The Afterlife: Christian views on Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15:42-55
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1. What do ALL Christians believe about the afterlife?
Christians believe in an afterlife – that there will be
There are varied beliefs about the nature of resurrection: some believe that
some believe that
However, all Christians agree that
2. What are the different Christian beliefs about the soul?
· Christians believe that each human being is a soul and has a body. The Soul is generally thought to be
.
· The soul is not a physical thing, e.g. you cannot see or touch it. It is the spiritual part of a human being. Christians believe it is
· Because of their souls, humans do not simply die but have the chance of eternal life with God in heaven. Some more liberal Protestants believe this ….
· Traditionally Christians have taught that we …
3. What does it say in 1 Corinthians 15:42-55?
Paul contrasts an idea of a natural body with spiritual body suggesting …
Paul suggested there will be a dramatic moment when those of us who have not died will …
4. Why is Resurrection is important?
Resurrection is important because:
¨ .
¨ .
5. Explain the differences between the ideas of the physical and spiritual resurrection?
Physical
Traditional Christians believe in resurrection of the body because
.
Spiritual
Other Liberal Christians believe in immortality of the soul because
6. What does St Paul and St John say will be the process of resurrection?
In a book of his letters, 1 Corinthians 15, St Paul describes the process of Jesus’ resurrection. Paul says that …
7. Give a passage that supports the idea of the physical resurrection and explain it.
St Paul says that (1 Corinthians 15:50).
Some Christians interpret this to mean that …
.
8. Does it matter if there is no scientific proof of the resurrection?
Yes! No! Paul says
Some more liberal Christians say No- Jesus resurrection is
Importantly,
Christians argue ….
5.4 The Afterlife: Traditional and contemporary Christian beliefs about heaven and hell
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1. What is heaven?
Christians believe that.
2. What are the different Christian views about heaven?
A Liberal view of heaven
· Heaven is a …
· Liberal Christians believe that ..
· Other believe that we will...
A traditional view of heaven
· Heaven is a temporary experience and ...
· Traditional Christians believe that we will have new,
.
3. What is Hell?
If you have not done all of the things necessary to get into Heaven, Christians believe you will …
Hell traditionally is thought of …
Jesus describes Hell as …
Some think hell is …
While more liberal Christians think about it as ….
4. What are the different Christian views about Hell?
The traditional view of hell
is of a …
Liberal views of Hell
that this is ….
Some Christians believe that hell is ….
5. What is the concept of purgatory?
Generally a belief held by Roman Catholics, purgatory ….
Roman Catholics (but not other Christians) believe that ….
6. How does the Catechism of the Catholic Church describe Purgatory?
“The final ….
7. What are Prayers for the dead?
Catholics will often ….