Christian Beliefs & Teachings: Jesus (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity): Flashcards
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Define incarnation.
Incarnation means "becoming flesh": the Christian belief that God took human form as Jesus and lived and died in the world.
What does the incarnation show Christians about the nature of Jesus?
The incarnation shows that Jesus was fully God (divine) and fully human at the same time.
True or False?
Christians believe that God cannot understand human suffering.
False.
Because God became human in Jesus, Christians believe he understands what it means to be human and can experience feelings like suffering and love.
How did the birth of Jesus relate to God’s promise?
The birth of Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Christ coming to earth as the Saviour whom God promised.
In the Bible, the Angel _________ told the Virgin Mary that she would have a son named Jesus.
In the Bible, the Angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary that she would have a son named Jesus.
Why does Jesus’ divine nature make him worthy of worship?
As divine, Jesus is the all-powerful creator of everything, so he is worthy of praise and worship.
True or False?
The Bible never shows Jesus experiencing ordinary human needs.
False.
The Bible shows Jesus got tired (John 4: 6), hungry (Matthew 4: 2) and thirsty (John 19: 28), which shows his human nature.
Define nativity.
The nativity is the story of Jesus’ human birth, which the gospels teach.
Which miracle in John 2: 1-11 shows Jesus as divine?
In John 2: 1-11, Jesus turned water into wine, a miracle that shows his divine nature.
Which four key events of Jesus’ life do Christians see as evidence that he is God incarnate?
The four key events are Jesus’ birth, his crucifixion and death, his resurrection and his ascension.
Jesus grew up in a Jewish family in Nazareth and worked as a ____________ like his human step-father, Joseph.
Jesus grew up in a Jewish family in Nazareth and worked as a carpenter like his human step-father, Joseph.
Define ministry.
Jesus’ ministry was his time of teaching God’s message and performing miracles, which began when John the Baptist baptised him at the age of 30.
What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach Christians?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches Christians to "love thy neighbour" (Luke 10:30-37).
Why is the life of Jesus important for Christians today?
The life of Jesus acts as an example of how God wants Christians to live and act.
Define the Passion.
The Passion is the phrase Christians use to describe the last few days of Jesus’ life.
What was the Last Supper?
The Last Supper was the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples, the night before his crucifixion.
At the end of the meal, Jesus broke bread and told his disciples to "do this in _______________ of me" (Luke 22:19).
At the end of the meal, Jesus broke bread and told his disciples to "do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19).
True or False?
At the Last Supper, Jesus offered wine as a sign of the old covenant.
False.
Jesus said, "This is the new covenant in my blood" (Luke 22:20), showing that his sacrifice would form a new relationship between God and humanity.
Which key Christian church service has its basis in the Last Supper?
The Eucharist has its basis in the Last Supper.
Where did Judas lead the chief priests and their guards to find Jesus?
Judas led them to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26: 36).
True or False?
At his arrest, Jesus told his disciples to defend him with their swords.
False.
Jesus told them to put their swords away. When Peter cut off the ear of the High Priest’s servant, Jesus healed it and ordered that there should be no violence.
Which council put Jesus on trial for blasphemy?
The Sanhedrin put Jesus on trial and found him guilty of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God.
What choice did Pontius Pilate give the crowd?
Pilate let the crowd choose to release either Jesus or Barabbas, a Jewish freedom fighter. The crowd chose Barabbas, so Jesus went to his crucifixion.
What does the crown of thorns represent?
The crown of thorns represents both Jesus’ suffering and the way his persecutors mocked him.
On the cross, Jesus cried out: "Father _________ them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
On the cross, Jesus cried out: "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34).
Why do Christians see the crucifixion as a crucial moment in Jesus’ life?
Christians believe the crucifixion brought humans salvation from sin.
True or False?
The women who visited Jesus’ tomb on the Sunday morning found his body there.
False.
The women found the tomb empty, and two men in gleaming white clothes told them that Jesus had risen from the dead (Luke 24: 5-6).
Why is the resurrection the most significant event for most Christians?
The resurrection is the ultimate miracle: it proves the divinity of Jesus and shows that death is not the end.
What does the ascension remind Christians?
The ascension reminds Christians that Jesus has gone to Heaven to prepare a place for them, so they do not need to fear death.
According to Mark 16: 19, where did Jesus sit after he went up into heaven?
According to Mark 16: 19, Jesus sat at the right hand of God.
Define salvation.
Salvation means acceptance by God, which assures a person of eternal life in heaven.
What do Christians believe God placed on Jesus at the crucifixion?
Christians believe God placed all the sins of humans on Jesus, even though he was the perfect human.
True or False?
Christians believe that God shows grace only to people who have never sinned.
False.
Christians believe God shows grace to everyone. They speak of "salvation through grace and spirit", which the atoning death of Jesus made possible.
Define Salvation by Work.
Salvation by Work is the belief that to gain God’s acceptance a person must obey the law by following the commandments in the scriptures.
The crucifixion, resurrection and ____________ are central to the Christian belief in salvation.
The crucifixion, resurrection and ascension are central to the Christian belief in salvation.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in salvation?
The Holy Spirit helps Christians to follow God’s teachings and keep faith so that they can find salvation.
Define Salvation by Faith.
Salvation by Faith is the belief that a person achieves salvation through faith, or actively believing in God (Romans 3:28).
"For God did not send His Son into the world to _________ the world, but to save the world through him" (John 3: 16-17).
"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him" (John 3: 16-17).
Define atonement.
Atonement is the return to a state of harmony between God and human beings through the death of Jesus Christ.
In which ways can Christians receive atonement for sin?
Christians can receive atonement through:
repentance (showing regret for sins)
the grace of God (God showing favour to mankind)
God forgiving mankind and mankind forgiving each other
What broke the relationship between God and humankind that Jesus’ death and resurrection restored?
Original sin broke the relationship between God and humankind.
True or False?
Christians see God’s sacrifice of his only son as proof of his omnibenevolent nature.
True.
Giving up his only son for humanity shows the depth of God’s love, so Christians see it as clear proof that he is all-loving.
Which creed states belief in "the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting"?
The Apostles’ Creed states belief in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.
Which words of the Nicene Creed remind Christians of atonement?
In the Nicene Creed, Christians repeat the words "For us and for our salvation he [Jesus] came down from heaven".
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