Christianity Flashcards
(15 cards)
Reconciliation
An element of salvation that refers to the result of atonement
Incarnation
The incarnation of Christ is the central Christian doctrine that God became flesh and was conceived in the womb of Mary
Atonement
Referring to the forgiving of sin
Just
God is fair, unbiased and impartial
Grace
The free favour of God, manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings
Salvation
Union with God; deliverance from sin and damnation
Judgement Day
The time of the last Judgement; the end of the world
Ascension
The ascent of Christ from Earth into the presence of God after the resurrection
Martyr
Someone who is killed because of their religious (or other) beliefs
Sin
An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
Unconditional
God loves the world enough to suffer for us without preconditions
Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
It sums up, in book form, the beliefs of the Catholic faithful
Resurrection
The rising of Christ from the dead
Baptism
The Christian religious rite of sprinkling water on a person’s forehead or of immersing them in water symbolising purification and admission into the Church.
Agape
Agape love is the “highest form of love” and refers to a self sacrificial and all-forgiving love
