Christian beliefs keywords Flashcards
(12 cards)
Ascension
Jesus returning to be with God in heaven after the crucifixion
Atonement
Making things better after sinning, asking for forgiveness from God
Benevolent
God’s nature as all-loving
Crucifixion
Jesus’ execution by the Romans on the cross
Incarnation
God becoming flesh in the form of Jesus Christ
Just
God’s nature as fair
Omnipotent
God’s nature as all-powerful
Original Sin
first sin committed by Adam and eve by eating the forbidden fruit
Resurrection
Jesus returning from the dead after he was crucified
Salvation
Being saved from sin and given eternal life in heaven by God
Sin
Any thought or action which goes against God’s will
Trinity
God’s nature as three-parts-in-one, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit