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Christianity Terms Flashcards

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Christ

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The leader promised by God to the Jews. The word literally means ‘Anointed One’ in Greek; the Hebrew equivalent is Messiah. Christians believe Jesus to be the Christ.

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Christian

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Someone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows the religion based on his teachings.

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church

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A building in which Christians worship.

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creation

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Christians believe that the world is God’s loving creation.

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crucifixion

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The execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday.

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Easter

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The event celebrated on Easter Day of Jesus rising from the dead, an event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity.

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ascension

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The event 40 days after the Resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the Father, in heaven, recorded in Luke 24 and Acts 1.

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atonement

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The reconciliation between God and humanity sealed by the sacrificial death of Jesus.

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baptism

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The sacrament through which people become members of the Church. Baptism involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin. It is a rite of initiation.

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believers’ baptism

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Initiation into the Church, by immersion in water, of people old enough to understand the ceremony/rite and willing to live a Christian life. Some denominations prefer this to infant baptism.

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Bible

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Sacred book for Christians containing both the Old and New Testaments.

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Catholic

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The tradition within the Christian Church which is led by the Pope.

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Eucharist

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Another name for Holy Communion and a service in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine.

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evangelism

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Preaching the gospel to convert people to the Christian faith.

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evil

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A force that is seen in many traditions as destructive and against God.

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the Father

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The first Person of the Trinity, the creator and sustainer of the universe.

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grace

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The unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.

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heaven

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The state after death of being with and enjoying eternity with God.

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hell

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The place of eternal suffering or the state after death of separation from God for those who want no relationship with him.

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Holy Spirit

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The third person of the Holy Trinity who descended like a dove on Jesus at his baptism. Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is present and inspires them.

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Incarnation

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The doctrine that God took human form as Jesus.

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informal prayer

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Spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart as opposed to the use of set prayers.

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informal worship

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Worship which has no set structure. It is usually spontaneous and sometimes charismatic in nature.

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Iona

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An island off the west coast of Scotland used by Christians today as a center for pilgrimage and religious retreat.

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Jesus

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1st century Jewish teacher and holy man, believed by Christians to be the Son of God.

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Judgment

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When God decides whether each person should receive eternal life or eternal punishment.

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liturgical worship

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A church service which follows a set structure or ritual.

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love

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Offering to God the praise that he is due. This may be done in public or in private worship.

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Lourdes

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A town in France, where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette in a series of visions, and now a place of pilgrimage.

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Lord’s Prayer

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The prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; also known as the ‘Our Father’.

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mission

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The duty of Christians to spread the gospel (the good news about Jesus).

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non-liturgical worship

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A service which does not follow a set text or ritual. This type of worship is sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature.

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omnipotent

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The belief that God is ‘all-powerful’.

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The Oneness of God

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The belief that God is ‘One’.

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original sin

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The traditional belief that human nature is basically flawed, and so humans have a tendency to go against God’s will.

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Orthodox

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The most popular Christian tradition in some parts of Eastern Europe.

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persecution

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Throughout the centuries and still in some parts of the world, Christians face punishment and even death for adherence to their faith.

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pilgrimage

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A journey by a Christian to a holy site, e.g. Lourdes, Iona. Pilgrimage is itself an act of worship and devotion.

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prayer

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Communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidance.

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private worship

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A believer giving God praise and worship on his or her own.

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Protestant

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The Churches that ‘protested’ against and broke away from the Catholic Church during the Reformation.

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reconciliation

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The process of restoring harmony after relationships between people has broken down.

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resurrection

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The event celebrated on Easter Day of Jesus rising from the dead, an event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity.

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sacrament

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The outward and visible sign of an invisible and spiritual grace. Baptism and the Eucharist are recognized as sacraments by most Christians.

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salvation

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Saving the soul and deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus.

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set prayers

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Prayers written throughout the centuries by Christian holy men and women, which many Christians use. The Lord’s Prayer is an example of a set prayer.

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sin

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Behaviour which is against God’s laws and wishes/against principles of morality.

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the Son

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The second Person of the Trinity. This is Jesus, in whom God became incarnate.

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Son of God

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A title used for Jesus, the second person in the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God.

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Sources of wisdom and authority

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The Bible, religious leaders and statements of belief, e.g. the Apostles’ Creed, should be respected as conveying deep religious truths.

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street pastors

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A Christian organization consisting of people who work mainly at night on city streets, caring for those who need help.

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suffering

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When people have to face and live with unpleasant events or conditions.

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Trinity

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The belief that there are three Persons in the One God. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being.

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Word

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St John’s Gospel 1 describes God creating the world through his Word and links this to Jesus in the statement: The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

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What is the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD)

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A Christian charity that provides emergency and long term aid to the developing world

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What is Christian Aid

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A Christian charity that provides emergency and long term aid to the developing world.

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Just

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This refers to the nature of God as one who treats each individual human being fairly and equally

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What is Tearfund?

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A Christian charity that provides emergency and long term aid to the developing world

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What is the Great Commission?

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Jesus’ instruction to his followers that they should spread his teachings to all the nations of the world (Written at the end of Matthew)

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