RE Unit 10.1 - Part 2

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  • Unit 10.1
    • Why do Christians believe in the Trinity?
      • 1. This belief is part of the Apostolic Tradition
        • 2. Christians are in no place to go against the belief and tradition
      • 1. Trinity helps people understand the different ways God shows himself
        • 2. Therefore showing his omnipotence
    • Why are beliefs about God as father important?
      • 1. Jesus' teachings are basis of Christian faith
        • 2. Jesus called God his father and told his disciples to call God "Father"
      • 1. Catechism and creeds have examples that teach calling God father
        • 2. Christians rely on these teachings to do what God wants
      • 1. Adds reason for why God sent Jesus to teach how to live and save people from sins
        • 2. If he was not Father, he would not have done so
      • 1. Allows Christians to have a personal relationship with God
        • 2. Referring to him as Father brings relationship closer
    • Is repentance & forgiveness of sins important for salvation?
      • YES
        • 1. (Catholics) salvation comes through the Church and receiving sacraments
        • 2. The purpose of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
        • 3. Without is, a person's sins will send them to hell or purgatory
      • NO
        • 3. Most people do not see themselves as sinful so don't see reason for repentance
        • 1. An omnipotent God would not set a price for sin which implicated his song dying for our sins
        • 2. A loving God would not send his children to hell/purgatory

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