Christianity keywords

Question 1

omnipotent

Answer 1

All-powerful ( usually in the context of God being all-powerful)

Question 2

Omnibenevolent

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the idea that god loves everyone

Question 3

Just

Answer 3

Idea that god is fair in his judgements if people

Question 4

Trinity

Answer 4

Christian belief that God is one in 3 persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Question 5

Spirit

Answer 5

Holy spirit

Question 6

Word

of God

Answer 6

Jesus may be referred as the word of god as he is believed to be Gods ultimate message to humanity

Question 7

Incarnation

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becoming flesh. jesus became flesh when he was born

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crucifixion

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refers to Jesus’s death on the cross

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Resurrection

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Refers to belief that Jesus rose from the dead 3 days after his cruficixion, making a series of appearances on Earth.

Question 10

Ascension

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Refers to belief that Jesus finally rose to Heaven 40 days after his resurrection

Question 11

Law

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Old Testament/ Law of Moses. Includes the 10 commandments.

Question 12

Sin

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wrong actions, any act that goes against God

Question 13

Original Sin

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Traditional idea that the first sin of adam and eve corrupted all of humanity

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Salvation

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bieng saved from sin to go to heaven. done by recieving grace

Question 15

Grace

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Forgiveness from God, free to humanity but paid for by the atonement. God gives grace to people when he forgives sins

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Atonement

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paying a penalty for a sin in order to make peace between God and the people. The payment for sin that Jesus made by dying on the cross

Question 17

role of law in salvation

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shows what perfection is so we know we have sinned and need Gods forgiveness