Chapter 7 Lessons 1-3 Flashcards
(23 cards)
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
Apostle
Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message
Salvation
the act of being saved from the effects of sin
Region
a broad geographic 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
Clergy
Church officials
Laity
Regular church members
Doctrine
Official church teaching
Gospel
the accounts that apostles wrote of Jesus’ life
Pope
the title given to the Bishop of Rome
Icon
a representation of an object of worship
Display
to place an object where people can view it
Iconoclast
originally: a person who destroys icons; today: a person who criticizes traditional beliefs
Reject
To refuse to accept
Excommunicate
to declare that a person or group is no longer a member of the church
Schism
a separation or division from a church
Monastery
a religious community
