Search for Meaning of Life - Definitions Flashcards
Trinatarian
The Christians believe that there is only one God consisting of three Gods - God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit
Pascal Mystery
The death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus as part of God’s plan of salvation,
Consubstantial
Made of and with the same essence or substance
Omnipotent
all - powerful
Redeemer
Ultimately, the redeemer delivers humans from ‘slavery of sin’ to the state of restoring the relationship between humans and God
Revelation
Act of revealing. Christians believe God reveals his nature to us:
- Through incarnation (Jesus and human)
- Through all his creation
- Through Scriptures
- Through the Prophets
Salvation
The state of being saved or protected from harm
Ultimate Reality
The cosmic force beyond human understanding which is understood by believers to be the dynamic power that creates and controls the universe
Transcendant
A force beyond this world
Cosmology
The study of the origin and nature of the universe
Wisdom
Accumulated knowledge and understanding, decision making and judgement
Immanent
Existing within the universe and in human life
Ineffable
Indescribable, overwhelming
Subordinate
Lower in ranking or position
Covenant
Binding agreement between God and humans