4 Flashcards
Arianism
The belief that Christ is a created thing
Therefore denying the doctrine of the trinity
Atonement
The work 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 consternation of power in a self appointed leader or group that demands total submission to its authority
Canon
A rule or standard of judgment; an authoritative list of books accepted as Holy scriptures
Confucianism
A humanistic philosophy/religion that is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. It 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. (Often used by Adventists to simply mean the effort to bring people into the Adventist Church.)
Evolution
The hypothesis that all life forms have, through a 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 phil iosophy that stresses a human being’s essential goodness and that he is “the measure 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 individua lism 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.