3rd set of 10 words Flashcards
apostasy
a biblical concept that generally refers to those who fall away from their belief in God
apostle
From his many followers, Christ chose twelve whom he called “apostles”, along with Paul as one “abnormally” born
appropriation
to live what you say you believe
Aquinas, Thomas
Midieval Italian theology, Aquinas’s greatest influence is found in his “Summa Theologica”, one of his more famous contributions was a thurough discussion of the “Five Ways” (proof) for the existence of God
Arminianism
James Arminius believed that salvation was freely chosen or freely lost, unlike Calvinism
ascention
When Christ had finished his early ministry, he entered the presence of the father
asceticism
the teaching that spirituality is attained by renunciation of physical pleasures and personal desires while consintraiting on “spiritual” matters
apologetics
defence of christian faith
assurance
the doctrine that teaches the possibility of CHristians knowing that they are truly children of God
Athanasius
an early church apologist, theologon and bishop of Alexandria