Jesus
What does Messiah mean?
"Anointed one" - chosen by God to bring God’s kingdom.
What is atonement?
Making up for sin; being made "at-one" with God.
What is eschatology?
The study of life after death and "the last things".
What does incarnation mean?
God taking on human flesh in Jesus.
What is grace?
God’s gift of salvation through the death of Jesus; the gift of the Holy Spirit working in people’s lives to change them more into Christ.
What is the Parousia?
The Second Coming of Jesus.
Give two reasons why the resurrection is central to Christianity.
Shows life after death; proves Jesus' divinity.
How do Catholic and Protestant views of salvation differ?
Catholics: faith + works; Protestant: faith alone.
How do Catholic and Evangelical views of Purgatory differ?
Catholics accept it; Evangelicals reject it.
How might Jesus' teaching to "turn the other cheek" influence a Christian's behaviour?
Encourages non-violence and forgiveness.
Why is the crucifixion important for Christians?
It is the atonement for sin.
Why might Liberal Christians focus more on this life than the afterlife?
They may see descriptions of the afterlife in scripture as symbolic rather than literal.