What are Jesus’s famous teachings?
The Golden Rule
The Kingdom Of God
Treasures In Earth And Heaven
AGAPE
Forgiveness
What is The Golden Rule?
Principle of treating other people as one’s self would prefer to be treated
A quote for The Golden Rule
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you”
What do Christian think of The Golden Rule?
- The quote mean Christians should always think of others, just not themselves
- Christians have a responsibility to put this into practice e.g. by offering support, food, shelter to someone in need
- Many Christians believe that they have the duty to be socially responsible
Social responsibility is the idea that we should consider the impact of our actions have on the rest of society, not just the impact on our own lives e.g. not being selfish
What is the Kingdom Of God?
Summarized as the everlasting realm where God is sovereign and Jesus Christ rules forever.
A quote from The Kingdom of God
“The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
What do Christians think of The Kingdom Of God?
Bible states Jesus will judge behaviour
- Means that the reward for those who follow him and do good will be eternal life in God’s Kingdom, Those who fail to do this will receive eternal punishment
- The entrance to heaven requires a moral discipline,
- Parable of the sheep and goats: This parable teaches Christians that it is a duty to help those in need and this will lead to heaven. Jesus will come back to judge. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.”
What is The Treasures Of Earth And Heaven?
Earthly treasure is possessions
A quote from The Treasures Of Earth And Heaven
” Do not store up your treasure on earth, But store up your treasure in heaven”
What do Christians think of The Treasures Of Earth And Heaven?
- Teaches Christians that it is important to carry out good deeds during their time on earth as this will be rewarded in the afterlife.
- Teaches Christians that only good deeds are rewarded but bad deeds will be punished do they will always try to do what is right
- Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus –This teaches Christians that only good actions and intentions will allow a person to enter heaven.
What is AGAPE?
The Greek word Jesus uses for unconditional love in AGAPE
A quote from AGAPE
“Love thy neighbour”
What do Christians think of AGAPE?
- Means putting the welfare and interests of others before your own
- Example of unconditional love is the Parable Of The Good Samaritan
- Parable of the Good Samaritan: This parable teaches Christians to help everyone in need including their enemies.
What is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness is a conscious decision to le go of anger and hatred that can be self destructive
A quote from Forgiveness
Forgive 70 x 7”
“Turn the other cheek.”
What do Christians think of Forgiveness?
- Christians believe Jesus dies on the cross to atone our sins so that God might forgive our sins
- Christians believe that God’s forgiveness can only come when we repent of our sins
- Christians believe the same sort of reconciliation ( coming together and making peace) is needed between people
