Death and afterlife

Question 1

Kingdom of God

Answer 1

One of the key elements of the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament. A realm where God’s authority reigns as King.

Question 2

Heaven

Answer 2

It is a place where the believer experiences bliss and joy. The joy will be in the vision of God that each person experiences.

Question 3

Hell

Answer 3

A place of permanent, everlasting punishment.

Question 4

Purgatory

Answer 4

The Catholic belief in a state of cleansing that takes place before someone enters heaven.

Question 5

Beatific Vision

Answer 5

The ultimate direct communication of God to a person. The belief that when a person enters heaven, they will finally see God face to face.

Question 6

Limited election

Answer 6

The idea that God has only chosen some to be saved.

Question 7

Unlimited election

Answer 7

The idea that all people are called to salvation but not all are saved.

Question 8

Universalism

Answer 8

The idea that all humans will be saved through Jesus and eventually come to harmony in God’s kingdom.

Question 9

Parousia

Answer 9

Used of the second coming of Christ, when Jesus will return to judge the world.

Question 10

Personal judgement

Answer 10

The concept that an individual will be judged after their earthly life.