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Introduction to Christianity
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GCSE Religious Studies Mind Map on Introduction to Christianity, created by Beth Penney on 11/01/2018.
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trinity
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nature of god
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Introduction to Christianity
The Bible
Christian Sacred Text
Old Testament
39 Books
Jewish Scriptures (sacred to Jews)
includes Creation & 10 Commandments
New Testament
Specifically Christian
27 Books
4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
Accounts of Jesus's Life
The Acts of the Apostles & letters of St Paul
Describe the early Years of Christianity
Traditions/Branches of Christianty (denominations)
Share 'key beliefs'. Interpret things differently. Worship in different ways
Roman Catholics
Respect the authority of the Bible, The Pope & Traditions
7 Sacraments -Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing the sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Eucharist
Protestants
Base beliefs & practises on the Bible
In England & Whales denominations not part of the Anglican Community are called Non Conformists
Non-conformists - Methodists, Baptists, Salvation Army
Orthodox
Mainly in Eastern Europe, Russia & Greece
Have 7 Sacraments and honour icons e.g. pictures of Saints
Beliefs about the 'Nature' of God
Monotheistic (one God)
He has 8 Characteristis (Denominations differ in emphasis placed on each)
OMNIPOTENT
God is All Powerful
But allows Free Will
BENEVOLENT
God is Loving/Careing
Christians try to follow this
John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son"
JUST JUDGE
God Judges people fairly
If you reject him or sin you will be punished
Parable of the sheep and goats
But God forgives - Parable of the Prodigal Son
OMNISCIENT
God Knows everything
In the past,present, future
ETERNAL
God always exists
Will exist forever
TRANSCENDENT
God is beyond this world
Doesn't depend on it to exist
IMMANENT
God is Present
Plays an active role in Humanity
PERSONAL
God is a 'person'
A relationship is possible through prayer/Conversations
The Trinity
Father
Creator of Humanity
God of Old Testament - Jesus calls him Father
Son
Jesus - God in Human Form
Human part which understand suffering
Jesus is a model of behaviour. Gospels give Christians guidance based on Jesus life & teaching
Holy Spirit
Lives in Christians
He guides
John 14:16-17 - "I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help and be with you forever - the Spirit of God"
In 325AD church leaders created the CREED (Nicene)
A statement of Beliefs
To conclude Jesus was one with God not just made by God
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