Chapter 7 lesson 1-3 Flashcards
Parable
a short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior
Create
to bring into existence; to produce by a course of action
Interpret
to explain the meaning of
Resurrection
the act of rising from the dead
Apostles
Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message
Salvation
the act of being saved from the effects of sin
Region
a broad geographical area
Community
people living in a particular area; the area itself
Martyr
a person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs
Military
relating to armed forces
Hierarchy
an organization with different levels of authority
Clegry
church officials
Laity
regular church members
Doctrine
official church teachings
Gospel
the accounts that apostles wrote of Jesus’ life