Jesus Christ

Nature of God

Omniscient: This term means ‘all-knowing’, it is often used to describe God as He knows everything that has happened and is yet to happen.
Omnipotent: Meaning ‘all-powerful’, this term describes God’s ability to do anything He wills.
Omnipresent: ‘All-present’ or ‘everywhere at once’, God is believed to be present everywhere.
Omnibenevolent: This means that God is ‘all-good’ or ‘perfectly good’, stating that God is infinitely good.
Transcendent: The belief that God is beyond human understanding and human limitations.
Immanent: The belief that God works within the world.

Concept of God as a Trinity of persons

God the Father: The creator and sustainer of all life.
God the Son (Jesus Christ): The person who lived among humans and offered salvation to humanity.
God the Holy Spirit: The presence of God in the world today that guides believers through their lives.

Biblical accounts of Creation

The Genesis account: Details a 7-day creation story where God creates the world and all that is in it.
In the image of God: Humans were described as being ‘made in the image of God’ implying that humans bear God’s image and have the capacity to reflect His character.
Adam and Eve: The Bible identifies these two as the first man and woman, made by God.

The problem of evil and suffering and a loving and righteous God

The idea of Free will: Christians believe that God gave humans free will; this freedom can lead to evil actions.
The Fall: The event described in Genesis when Adam and Eve disobeyed God; this introduced sin and suffering into the world.
The Problem of Evil: It can be challenging to understand how a loving and just God can allow evil and suffering in the world.
Theodicy: Christian attempts to reconcile God’s goodness with the existence of evil and suffering. Examples include the Free Will Defence and Soul Making Theodicy.

Jesus Christ

Incarnation: This means ‘made flesh’; it suggests that God became a human in the form of Jesus.
Salvation through Jesus: Christians believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection secured salvation for humans.
Resurrection: This refers to Jesus being raised from death to life on the third day after His Crucifixion. This event is central to Christian belief and is celebrated at Easter.
Ascension: The event 40 days after the resurrection when Jesus went up to Heaven.

Remember, it’s essential to substantiate these points with scriptural references where applicable, as this will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the nature of God and key Christian beliefs.