Christian Belief

1. Nature of god

1.1. Oneness of god - 3 persons, 1 substance-Father, Son and Holy Spirit

1.2. Character of god

1.2.1. Benevolent

1.2.2. Omnipotent

1.2.3. Omniscient

2. Problem of Evil

2.1. Natural evil

2.1.1. Moral evil

2.2. How can all powerful, benevolent god allow evil and suffering to exist?

2.3. Theodicies

2.3.1. Freewill

2.3.2. Purpose

2.3.3. Plan

2.3.4. Punishment

3. Beliefs about Creation

3.1. Genesis 1:1-3

3.1.1. God is good

3.1.2. God is omnipotent

3.2. John 1:1-14

3.3. Role of Spirit in Creation and Sustaining the world

4. Incarnation

4.1. Jesus Messiah

4.2. World made flesh

4.3. The Son of God

4.4. Gods chosen rescuer

5. Death and Resurrection

5.1. The Evidence for Resurrection

5.2. Importance of Resurrection: 1 Corinthians 15

5.3. Meaning-forgiveness of sin and victory over death

5.4. Crucifixion

5.4.1. Meaning: x4 - victory, example, atonement and propitiation

5.4.2. Importance: forgiveness and salvation

5.5. Ascension of Jesus

6. Life after death

6.1. Heaven

6.1.1. Reward

6.2. Hell

6.2.1. Punishment

6.3. Judgement and grace

7. Sin and salvation

7.1. Original sin

7.2. Salvation

8. Social action

8.1. How should Christians behave in the world?

8.2. Golden Principle: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul body and mind and love your neighbour as yourself”

8.3. Charitable giving

8.3.1. Money

8.3.2. Time

9. The world wide church

9.1. Local Church vs Universal (catholic church)

9.2. Worship

9.2.1. Services

9.2.2. Festivals

9.2.3. Literigcal Calender

9.2.4. Sacraments

9.2.4.1. Eucharist/Communion

9.2.4.2. Baptism