Chapter 4- Green book Flashcards
Ecumenical council
A worldwide, official assembly of the bishops.
Blessed Trinity
The central mystery of the Christian faith.
Creed
A statement of belief. Sometimes a collection of credal statements.
Divine Providence
The sovereignty of God over the events in the lives of individuals and throughout history.
Infinity
A term the means extending endlessly, having no ends or limits.
Omnipotent
An attribute of God that he is everywhere, unlimited, and all-powerful.
Eternal
A term that describes existing without a beginning and forever.
Tongues
A term for the practice of speaking in tongues.
Monotheism
From the Greek word- monos- one and theos- God. The belief in one all powerful God.
Polytheism
The belief. In opposition to Christian doctrine, that there are many Gods.
Ruah
A Hebrew word meaning wind or breath, often used in the Old Testament to refer to God’s mysterious and life giving presence.