Buddhism P1 Answers & Scripture Verses

Buddhism Pt 1 Answers & Scripture Verses

Who is the founder of Buddhism? Why did he found it?

Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism because he couldn’t reconcile the reality of suffering, judgement, and evil with the existence of a good and holy God.

What does ‘Buddha’ mean?

Buddha’ means ‘Enlightened One’, and is a title given to Buddhim’s founder.

In what are the essential elements of Buddhism summarized?

The essential elements of Buddhism are summarized in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

How does their belief about suffering differ from the biblical view?

They believe that suffering is caused by craving, and that suffering will cease only when the cravings ceases, which they try to accomplish by following the Noble Eightfold Path. In the Bible God tells us that suffering is a result of man’s sin and that all suffering will cease in heaven fro those who place their trust in Christ.

In what ways are their key doctrines similar to the beliefs of Hindus?

Their views are similar to the Hindus’ in that individual selves do not truly exist (they’re an illusion), they believe in Karma and reincarnation, and the goal of life is eventually extinguishing personal existence

What are some of the ways you can use the Noble Eightfold Path to talk about Jesus?

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Buddhism Pt 1 Scripture Verses

For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 4:24

For our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:29

while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
 

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6

Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12

Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? ²You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. ³You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. James 4:1-3

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. Matthew 12:36

He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." John14:21

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. James 3:17

Therefore do not worry, saying, "What shall we eat?' or "What shall we drink?' or "What shall we wear?' ³²For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. ³³But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:31-33

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

¹Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ²looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. Romans 8:7

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Philippians 2:5

¹If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. ²Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. ³For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ⁴When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4