L5: Christianity Flashcards
(14 cards)
It is a monotheistic religion that believes in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christianity
It is usually larger organization which has sub-organizations (branches) under
Catholic Church, United Methodist Church
Denominational
It is usually smaller organizations that are not affiliated with larger organizations
Non-denominational
This is where Christianity is said to have begun
Roman Province of Judea
He came to save the people from their sins (Adam and Eve story) and will return to save those who believe in him.
Messiah
This is the place where Jesus spent his ministries and some Christians believe that this is the place where the Third Temple will be built.
Jerusalem
This is the center of Roman Catholicism and the dominant Christian denomination
The Vatican City
The divide between churches and communities, namely the “Eastern” and “Western” Churches”
The Great Schism
This is started by Martin Luther that challenged the then practices of the Catholic Church.
The Reformation
Also means “all accepting” and believed that they are the original practitioners of Christianity.
Catholics
For them, the head of the church is called the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
They also believe that all bishops are equal.
Eastern Orthodoxy
They believe and follow Martin Luther’s teachings and beliefs and to correct the “wrongs” that Catholics did during the Middle Ages.
Protestants
They believe that Jesus is BOTH divine and human and that these characteristics are inseparable from each other.
Oriental Orthodoxy
They reject the belief in the Holy Trinity and other beliefs
Nontrinitarianism
