Christian Beliefs + Teachings Key Words

Question 1

Ascension

Answer 1

Event 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God in heaven

Question 2

Atonement

Answer 2

Restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus

Question 3

Benevolent

Answer 3

All loving, a quality in God

Question 4

Blasphemy

Answer 4

A religious offence which includes claiming to be God

Question 5

Crucifixion

Answer 5

The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday

Question 6

Denomination

Answer 6

A distinct group within the Christian faith, with its own organisations and traditions

Question 7

Grace

Answer 7

A quality of God showing that God provides human with love and support

Question 8

Holy Spirit

Answer 8

3rd person of the trinity whom christians believe is the inspiring presence of God in the world

Question 9

Incarnation

Answer 9

Becoming flesh + taking human form

Question 10

Monotheistic

Answer 10

A religion that believes there is 1 God

Question 11

Original sin

Answer 11

Everyone is born with a built in urge to do bad things and disobey God

Question 12

Omnipotent

Answer 12

Unlimited power, almighty - a quality of God

Question 13

Omniscient

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All knowing, a quality of God

Question 14

Purgatory

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The intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven

Question 15

Resurrection

Answer 15

Rising from the dead

Question 16

Salvation

Answer 16

Saving the soul, deliverance from sin and asmission into heaven brought by Jesus

Question 17

Sin

Answer 17

Any action or thought that separated humans from God

Question 18

Trinity

Answer 18

The belief that there are 3 persons in one God

Question 19

Just

Answer 19

God is fair

Question 20

Nicene Creed

Answer 20

Formal summary of Christian beliefs