Bible 4 voc. Flashcards
Atonement
A reconnection with God and sinners through the death of Jesus Christ.
Authoritarian
Either an appointed leader or a group that demands total submission or authority.
Canon
A rule or standard of judgement
Confucianism
A humanistic philosophy/ deeply rooted in China focussing on family structure, as well as ancestor and nature worship.
Evangelism
Active presentation of the gospel to try and bring others to the church.
Evolution
Belief that naturally every living thing has evolved since the Big Bang. (No divine being)
Grace
An act of undeserved kindness
Humanism
A philosophy stressing how humans have the essential goodness inside of them and measure equal to all things.
Immaculate Conception
A Roman Catholic doctrine that affirms Mother Mary was sinless with baby Jesus in her womb.
Individualism
Allowing individuals rights to take precedence over a groups rights.
Indulgences
A Catholic belief that all sins can be forgiven through remission.
Life Philosophy
Ones personal conviction in what life is and how it should be lived for ones self.
Liturgy
A ritual or a group of rights prescribed for public use.
Miracle
A supernatural happening that transcends but does not violate nature.
Mysticism
A state of mind or a reality beyond reason.