Christian Beliefs Key Words Flashcards
(27 cards)
Vale of soul making
A solution to the problem of evil, humans can overcome evil by making good choices.
Universalism
The belief that because of the love and mercy of God everyone will go to heaven
Repentance
To say sorry for and turn away from any wrongdoings
Purgatory
Where one is purified to achieve holiness to enter heaven. Believed by the Catholic Church.
Immortal soul
A soul that lives on after the death of the physical body
Judgement
The final trial of all humanity, the living and the dead, at the end of the world
Eschatology
Christians beliefs about life after death- the afterlife
Salvation
The saving of human beings from sins and their consequences
Atonement
The action of restoring a relationship in Christianity
Redemption
The action of being saved from sin
Resurrection/ ascension
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead after three days.
Ascension- going up into heaven
Paschal Mystery
The mystery of life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus
Crucifixion
Being nailed to a cross and left to die
Incarnation
The belief that God became a human being in Jesus
Stewardship
The responsibility of humanity to manage the world for the next generation
Conservative understanding
The belief that the creation story can be understood as a poetical understanding
Metaphorical (liberal) understanding
The belief that the Creation story can be understood as a myth/symbolically
Literal understanding
Believing creation occurred as described in Genesis 1-3
Nicene creed
The Christian statement of faith
Explain two reasons why the incarnation is important for Christian’s?
-Christian’s believed that Jesus is God and that he came to Earth in order to enable humans to be saved and go to heaven. Therefore without the incarnation humans would not be able to have a proper relationship with God.
-The incarnation also shows God is all powerful and all loving. This is because He performed a miracle in order to get a closer connection to humans.
Highlight the 6 last days of Jesus’ life
-The last supper
-The betrayal and Arrest
-The trial
-The crucifixion
-The resurrection
-The Ascension
Explain 2 reasons why the creation story is important to Christian’s
-It shows God is omnipotent and the source of all life. Important because humans can trust God to decide their future and know that everything that happens is part of God’s plan. Supported by the quote ‘The almighty, maker of heaven and earth’
-Shows God is omnibenevolent. Important because it makes Christian’s feel more comforted knowing they are worshiping to a God who is caring of their thoughts and feelings.
3 theodicies to the problem of evil
-Charity. Provides an opportunity to show compassion to others. Without suffering we cannot show support.
-Augustine. Evil exists due to humans free will. God cannot stop evil without getting rid of our free will.
-Biblical solution. Suffering is seen as a punishment to remind humans to follow the laws of God. Punishments help us to learn.
Roman Catholic view
Believe Heaven is for the really righteous, Hell is for the really unrighteous and purgatory is for those who must work towards making themselves ready for heaven.
