Christian Beliefs + Teachings Key Words Flashcards
Ascension
Event 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God in heaven
Atonement
Restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus
Benevolent
All loving, a quality in God
Blasphemy
A religious offence which includes claiming to be God
Crucifixion
The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday
Denomination
A distinct group within the Christian faith, with its own organisations and traditions
Grace
A quality of God showing that God provides human with love and support
Holy Spirit
3rd person of the trinity whom christians believe is the inspiring presence of God in the world
Incarnation
Becoming flesh + taking human form
Monotheistic
A religion that believes there is 1 God
Original sin
Everyone is born with a built in urge to do bad things and disobey God
Omnipotent
Unlimited power, almighty - a quality of God
Omniscient
All knowing, a quality of God
Purgatory
The intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven
Resurrection
Rising from the dead