Higher RMPS

Today's Aim Today we will do a review of what we covered in

June

Area 1: Review

Discuss with your neighbour...

Q: In Christianity, what is 'the human condition'?

Area 1: Review

Discuss with your neighbour...

Q: In Christianity, what is 'the human condition'?

A: According to Christianity human beings are created good by God but they suffer and die. This is the human condition.

Area 1: Review

Discuss....

Q: According to Christianity, what is the cause of the human condition?

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Discuss....

Q: According to Christianity, what is the cause of the human condition?

A: Human beings suffer and die because they are alienated (fancy word meaning separated) from God through sin

Area 1: Review

What do Christians believe about the nature of God? What are his qualities?

Without checking your notes, can you remember?

One God

Genesis shows us that there is one God who is the creator over all. Belief in one God is known as MONOTHEISM

Mono = One

Theism = Belief in God

The Trinity

Christians believe in something known as the Trinity.

The Trinity

This word refers to the belief that there is one God made known by three aspects

The Trinity

Father: Almighty Creator of the Universe

Son: Jesus Christ who came to earth

Holy Spirit: God's Spirit on earth which guides us

Relational God

Human beings were made to have a special relationship with God.

Relational God

Human beings were made to have a special relationship with God.

Christians today believe that God is IMMANENT – this means that he is close and we can have a spiritual relationship with him.

Relational God

Human beings were made to have a special relationship with God.

Christians today believe that God is IMMANENT – this means that he is close and each human being can have a personal spiritual relationship with him.

Christians also believe that God is TRANSCENDENT – this means that he is beyond human understanding

Perfect Answer Jotter What do Christians believe about the nature of

God? (4KU)

You can use your notes as you answer this question.

Tip: Whenever you make a point, include some evidence or quote and try to also explain it.

Genesis 1+2 Discussion Points

In groups discuss the following

Imago DeiDominion and StewardshipFree Will

In His Image

Humanity is made in the image of God Imago Dei is Latin term for 'Image of God'. This is what makes humans stand apart from

the rest of creation

Stewardship

Humanity is given responsibility directly from God to care for and nurture all of creation

“The LORD God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it” Genesis 1:15

Free Will

Human being have been given free will. They can make their own choices – good or bad.

Why do you think God did this? Why didn't he just programme Adam and Eve like robots?

Free Will - Conscience

Along with free will, God gave each human being a moral conscience. This is the voice that guides us to do what is right.

Copy the following

According to Genesis Ch1-2 humans were made to....

Have a relationship with the creator Be in the image of God Enjoy free will Have a conscience Be responsible for caring for the earth Enjoy creation

Genesis 3 Discussion PointsIn groups discuss the following

The FallAlienationSinOriginal Sin