Vocab Quiz Flashcards
(27 cards)
Arianism
The belief that Christ is a created being, therefore denying the doctrine of the Trinity
Atonement
The word of God in Christianity by which he restores The broken relationship between him and sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Authoritarian
The concentration of power in a self-appointed leader or group that demands total submission to its authority
Canon
A rule or standard of judgment; And authoritative list of books accepted as Holy Scripture
Confucianism
A humanistic philosophy/ religion that is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. It’s stresses social order, Family structure, as well as ancestor and nature worship
Evangelism
The active presentation of the gospel with the intent of bringing others into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ (After New Year’s day Adventists to simply mean the effort to bring ppl into the Adventist Church.)
Evolution
The hypothesis that all lifeforms have, through natural process, gradually developed from simpler forms
Grace
An act of undeserved kindness. Saving grace is unmerited favor, the sinner receiving the imputed and imparted righteousness of Christ
Humanism
A philosophy that stresses a human beings Essential goodness and that he is “the measuring of all things”. It regards the cosmos as uncreated, self-existing, and self-sustaining
Immaculate conception
A Roman Catholic doctrine that affirms that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved immaculate (sinless) From the moment of conception in her mother’s womb
Individualism
Allowing individual rights to take precedence Over group rights. Individuality becomes individualism when one becomes preoccupied with self interest
Indulgences
Remission of part Or all the punishment that, According to Roman Catholics, is due for sin committed but forgiven
Life philosophy
One’s personal conviction as to what life is all about and how it should be lived
Liturgy
A ritual or a group of rites prescribed for public worship
Miracle
An intervention by a supernatural power that transcends but does not violate natural law
Mysticism
State of mind or a reality beyond reason. Mystics focus on direct communication with God that tends toward occult Or visionary experiences
new thought
A philosophy that arose in the 19th century whos primary focus was the infinite Potential of every individual and the power of positive thought
Paranormal
That which is Supernatural; Not scientifically explained
Penance
Disciplinary measures And self punishment that Roman Catholicism Ask of those who are seeking forgiveness and restoration
Shamans
Spiritual mediums, witch doctors, Or Medicine Men Who claim to cure diseases and communicate with spiritual world
Shintoism
The state religion of Japan. It consists of one’s devotion to ancestors, nature deities, and the emperor
Theosophy
A believe that arose during the 19 century that declared that humankind is always evolving toward divinity through reincarnation.Humankind can save themselves through knowledge gained from many religions and from the spirit world
Transcendentalism
A philosophy that reflects Eastern thought and advocates direct contact between humanity and God. It is a mystical philosophy that emphasizes the spiritual over the material and points a person inward to oneself and to Nature as the source of all truth
transcendental meditation
An altered state of consciousness that is Designed to turn off the mind, enabling one to experience God consciousness (Unity with the divine)
