christianity key beliefs Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
All-powerful
A
Omnipotent
2
Q
All-loving
A
Omnibenevolent
3
Q
One God in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
A
Trinity
4
Q
God becoming human (Jesus)
A
Incarnation
5
Q
Making up for sin through Jesus’ death
A
Atonement
6
Q
Being saved from sin and its consequences
A
Salvation
7
Q
Sacred rituals (e.g., baptism, Eucharist)
A
Sacraments
8
Q
Spreading the Christian message
A
Evangelism
9
Q
Rising from the dead (Jesus, and in the afterlife)
A
Resurrection
10
Q
Jesus’ return to heaven 40 days after the resurrection.
A
Ascension
11
Q
Roman method of execution used on Jesus; Christians believe it was a sacrifice for sins.
A
Crucifixion
12
Q
The first sin by Adam and Eve; the idea that all humans are born with a tendency to sin.
A
Original Sin
13
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Sancity of life
A
all life is sacred as god created it
