Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
38 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What does bible mean? |
Book |
|
|
How many books are in the Bible? |
73 |
|
|
What does the Old Testament explain? |
God's dealings with the Jewish people before the arrival of Jesus |
|
|
What does the Old Testament contain? |
The laws, history and wisdom books and the prophets |
|
|
What does the new testament explain? |
The life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus. It also details some of the teachings and practices in the early church |
|
|
What can the new testament be split into? |
Gospels, Acts, Letters and Revelation |
|
|
What do all Christians think of the Bible, regardless of denomination? |
That it has authority |
|
|
What does the Bible having authority mean? |
What Christians believe about God and how they should live is guided by the Bible. God inspires them through the Bible, it is the Holy Spirit that makes it touch their hearts. |
|
|
What do fundamentalists believe? |
That God virtually dictated the Bible, teachings shouldn't be questionned and it is a factual and historical record. MIracles happened exactly as described, and where there are apparent contradictions, there is a lack of understanding over the text or truth. |
|
|
What do Liberalists believe? |
That the underlying message of the Bible is from God, but humans wrote it and could've made mistakes. Writers were writing for people of their time, so it shouldn't be taken literally because the symbolism is more important |
|
|
Why is the Bible not out of date? |
-Because it was inspired by God, so is eternally relevant -Humans still have the same strengths and weaknesses -Teachings on wealth are relevant in our materialistic society. -Jesus is needed because of so much evil in the world |
|
|
Why could the Bible be out of date? |
-It was written over 2000 years ago -People need individual help rather than generalised -We live in a world with new issue: drugs, technolgy etc. -It is hard to believe some parts; unrealistic |
|
|
What is a creed? |
A statement of beliefs |
|
|
What does the Apostles creed affirm? |
The oneness of God and the Trinity of persons |
|
|
What are the trinity? |
1)The Father: Creator and sustainer 2)The Son: who came to Earth to bring salvation; Jesus 3)The Holy Spirit: Continuing the power of God at work in the world |
|
|
What does the Apostles Creed say about God the Father? |
He : -Is creator -Is all powerful -Watches over the world with love -Sent his Son -Raised his Son from the dead |
|
|
What does the Apostles Creed say about God te Holy Spirit? |
He: -Guides the leaders of the CHurch to make good decisions -Inspires and motivates Christians in their faith journey -Descended on the believers at Pentecost to give them the strength and courage to witness the faith *It is Gods power at work in the world* |
|
|
What does the Apostles Creed say about God the Son? |
-He is the incarnation -At the Annunciation, Mary consented to being the 'Mother of God' -He was both fully God and fully human -He was crucified by command from Pontius Pilate -He descended to the dead -He defeated death -He rejoined his Father |
|
|
What does incarnation mean? |
God 'made man' |
|
|
What is the Holy Catholic Church? |
All Christians are baptised into the body of Christ and are part of the universal Church. Christ works through the Church. Christianity is a shared belief and Christians must work together. |
|
|
What is the communion of saints? |
All Christians are called to be Holy through their baptism. They belong to each other and form a fellowship which includes both the living and the faithful dead. One day the Church wil be united in Heaven. |
|
|
What is the forgiveness of sins? |
Christs death brought forgiveness of sins which makes salvation possible for those who believe Christians must seek forgiveness from God and freely offer it to others. |
|
|
What is the resurection of the body and life everlasting? |
Everyone who dies will face judgement and the faithful will go to Heaven to rejoin God. Each believer will be raised to a new way of living eternally with God. |
|
|
What is the Church? |
A group of believers that accepts Jesus as the Christ ( 'anointed one') |
|
|
What is the Church as the Body of Christ? |
It performs the work of Christ on Earth now and helps other people to respond to the teachings of Christ. |
|
|
What was The Great Schism? |
In 1054, it resulted in the Orthodox Church in the East and the RC Church in the West to split. |
|
|
What was the Protestant Reformation? |
It occurred in the 1500s and resulted in the creation of numerous denominations over many years: CofE, Methodist, Baptist, United Reform, Salvation Army, Quakers.
|
|
|
Why is Peter significant? |
He is regarded by Catholics to be the first Pope, a leader of the early Christians as designated by Jesus himself. "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" |
|
|
Why is Peter a good role model for Christians to follow? |
-He responded immediately to Jesus' call -He was the first to realise that Jesus is the messiah -Jesus recognised his strength and commitment to the faith -He was extremely sorry for denying Jesus -He spread the word extensively |
|
|
Why is Peter not a good role model for Christians to follow? |
-He had fixed ideas about the Messiah and disapproved of some of Jesus' predictions (his crucifixion and suffering) -He denied Jesus 3 times -He was hot-headed and could be violent |
|
|
What do Catholics believe about the Pope? |
That he is infallible in matters of faith, so when he is speaking ex cathedra he can't be wrong because he is being guided by the Holy Spirit. |
|
|
Why is the Pope important? |
-They regularly issue encyclicals or documents with important guidance on issues -His guidance will always be a reflection of the traditions of the Church -He is a 'universal pastor' and appoints bishops throughout the world |
|
|
What does 'Magisterium' refer to? |
The teaching authority of the Church |
|
|
What forms The Magisterium? |
The Pope and all the Bishops. |
|
|
What does The Magisterium do? |
Minister to the modern needs of the Church through its teachings. The teachings must find their roots in the Bible. |
|
|
What do Catholics believe about The Magisterium? |
That God guides them through the power of the Holy Spirit so that it doesn't go astray. |
|
|
What is the General Council? |
When the Pope calls together all the Bishops of the world. The Pope has the final say on all matters. |
|
|
When was the last General Council? What was it called? What happened? |
In 1962-65. It was called The Second Vatican Council. They changed mass from Latin into the local language. |
