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Christianity is one of the world’s major religions, with over two billion followers. Christians believe in one God, who created the universe and everything in it. They also believe that God sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to save humanity from sin and death. But what do Christians believe about how people should live their lives, forgiveness, what happens when we die, and Jesus? Here is a simple guide to some of the core Christian beliefs.
How to Live
Christians believe that God gave human beings instructions on how to live a good life and get to Heaven after they die. These instructions are called the Ten Commandments, and they are found in the Bible. The Ten Commandments tell Christians to worship only one God, to respect his name and his day, to honour their parents, and to avoid killing, stealing, lying, cheating, and being greedy. Christians believe that by following these rules, they are showing their love for God and their neighbours.
Christians also believe that Jesus taught them how to live by his words and actions. Jesus preached about love, justice, peace, mercy, and forgiveness. He also performed miracles, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and helped the poor. He set an example of selfless love for all people, especially those who were rejected by society. Christians believe that by following Jesus’ teachings and example, they are becoming more like him and pleasing God.
How to Forgive
Christians believe that forgiveness is a very important part of their faith. They believe that God is merciful and forgiving, and that he wants human beings to be the same. They believe that God forgave their sins through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sin is anything that goes against God’s will and harms the relationship between God and humans. Christians believe that because of sin, they deserve to be punished by God. But they also believe that because of his love, God sent his Son to die on the cross as a payment for their sins. By having faith in Jesus, Christians believe they receive God’s grace, which is his undeserved favour and blessing. This means they believe God has forgiven them and given them the strength to live a good Christian life.
Christians also believe that in order to be forgiven by God, they must forgive others who have sinned against them. They believe that Jesus taught them to forgive without limit, as he did when he prayed for his enemies on the cross. They also believe that Jesus taught them to pray for forgiveness every day in the Lord’s Prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most important prayers in Christianity, and it includes the phrase: “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” Christians believe that this means they must forgive others as a condition for receiving God’s forgiveness.
How to Hope
Christians believe that death is not the end of life, but the beginning of a new life with God. They believe that after death, they will face God’s judgement. They believe that those who have faith in Jesus will be welcomed into Heaven, which is a place of eternal joy and peace with God. They also believe that those who reject Jesus will be sent to Hell, which is a place of eternal suffering and separation from God. Christians believe that this judgement is fair and just, because God knows everything about everyone and he rewards or punishes them according to their deeds.
Christians also believe that one day Jesus will come back to Earth in glory and power. They believe that this will be the end of history and the beginning of a new creation. They believe that Jesus will raise all the dead from their graves and judge them according to their faith. They believe that those who belong to Jesus will live with him forever in a new Heaven and a new Earth, where there will be no more sin, pain, sorrow, or death. They also believe that those who oppose Jesus will be thrown into a lake of fire, where they will suffer forever. Christians believe that this is the ultimate hope for humanity and creation.
How to Know Jesus
Christians believe that Jesus is not just a historical figure or a moral teacher, but the Son of God and the Saviour of the world. They believe that he is fully human and fully divine at the same time. They believe that he was born of a virgin named Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit. They believe that he lived a sinless life on Earth, performing miracles and teaching about God’s kingdom. They believe that he died on the cross for the sins of humanity and rose from the dead on the third day. They believe that he ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father. They believe that he is alive today and intercedes for his followers.
Christians also believe that anyone can know Jesus personally by faith. They believe that faith is not just intellectual agreement with facts or doctrines, but trust in a person who loves them and wants to have a relationship with them. They believe that by faith, they can receive God’s forgiveness, grace, and Spirit. They believe that by faith, they can become children of God and members of his family, the Church. They believe that by faith, they can experience God’s presence, power, and purpose in their lives.
Christians believe that knowing Jesus is the most important thing in life, and that nothing can compare to the joy and peace that he gives. They believe that knowing Jesus is not only for this life, but for the life to come. They believe that knowing Jesus is the way to live, forgive, and hope.
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