Christianity keywords Flashcards
Omnipotent
All-powerful, this means that God can do anything
For example create the world in 6 days
Omnibenevolent
All-loving, this means that God is completetly loving to everyone
For example, loving people you hate
Trinity
The idea that God is 3 in 1
Father, son and holy spirit but one God
Incarnation
The idea that Jesus was God in human form
For example Jesus could eat and drink, get hungry and cry, but he could also do miracles
Atonement
Jesus’ death meant we can be at one with God, having peace between humans and God
For example beliving that Jesus forgave our sins so we could have a perfect relationship with God
Resurrection
Jesus came back to life after he dies, demonstrating his power over death
For example Jesus’ tomb was empty on the 3rd day after the crucifixion
Sacraments
An outward sign of an invisible blessing from God
For example Baptism, Holy communion, matrimony, ordination
Evangelism
Telling people the Good News about Jesus’ message, with the intention of converting people to Christianity
For example, inviting someone to come to Church or sharing a testimony