╰┈➤ christian beliefs & teachings Flashcards
what is the ascension?
the event 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God in Heaven
what is atonement?
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
what does benevolent mean?
all loving, all good, a quality of God
what is blasphemy?
a religious offence (including claiming to be God)
what was the crucifixion?
the execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday
what is a denomination?
a distinct group within Christianity, with its own organisation and traditions
what is grace?
a quality of God which God shows to humans by providing love and support which they do not need to earn
what is the holy spirit?
the third person of the trinity whom Christians believe is the inspiring presence of God in the world
what is incarnation?
becoming flesh, taking human form
what does monotheistic mean?
a religion that believes in one God
what is original sin?
everyone is born with a built in urge to do bad things and to disobey God
what does omnipotent mean?
almighty, having unlimited power, a quality of God
what does omniscient mean?
all knowing, a quality of God
what does purgatory mean?
the intermediate state where soul are cleansed in order to enter heaven
what was the resurrection?
rising from the dead