Christianity — Beliefs and Teachings
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Key facts
Beliefs About Creation
Creationist Christians believe Genesis describes creation in six literal (24-hour) days.
Beliefs About the Afterlife
Paul teaches the resurrection of the dead in 1 Corinthians 15.
Extended Response Practice
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live" (John 11:25) — a key reason Christians believe in life after death.
Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension
Christians believe Jesus ascended to heaven to be with God the Father.
Jesus — Incarnation and Son of God
Christians believe Jesus is fully God and fully human at the same time.
Sources of Wisdom and Authority — Key Quotes
The Gospel of John opens with the phrase "The Word became flesh" (John 1:14).
Means of Salvation
Most Catholics view faith and works as both needed for salvation.
Nature of God — Omnipotence, Love, Justice
The Bible verse stating "God is love" is 1 John 4:8.
Problem of Evil and Suffering
The Book of Job in the Bible tells of a righteous man who suffered great loss.
Sin and Original Sin
Adam and Eve first sinned in Eden, leading to Original Sin (Genesis 3).
Sample questions
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Over how many days does Genesis 1 describe God creating?
- •One single instant of pure creation
- •Seven days, with no rest at all
- ✓Six days, with rest on the seventh
- •Three days, by speaking it into being
What is the Christian event of God judging all humans called?
- ✓the Day of Judgement
- •the Final Resurrection
- •the Great Reckoning
- •the Last Rite
What did Jesus' resurrection demonstrate, according to Christians?
- •That God prevents all physical death
- •That he was only a man like others
- •That suffering is not real for Christians
- ✓Victory over sin and death
What does the Incarnation mean about Jesus' nature?
- •He became God later in life through his baptism
- ✓He is fully human while remaining fully divine
- •He was only divine and only appeared to be human
- •He was only human, not actually divine at all
What does Ephesians 2:8 teach about salvation?
- •By earning it through years of hard work
- •By following the Ten Commandments perfectly
- ✓By grace, through faith, as a gift from God
- •By inheriting it through Jewish lineage only
Which Bible verse states 'God is love'?
- ✓1 John 4:8
- •Genesis 1:1
- •John 3:16
- •Psalm 23:1
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