Christianity Keywords Flashcards
Omnibenevolent Definition
The state of being all-loving and infinitely good – a characteristic often attributed to God
Omnipotent Definition
The all-powerful, almighty and unlimited nature of God
Trinity Definition
The three persons of God: God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
Incarnation Definition
God becoming human in the form of Jesus
Atonement Definition
The belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God
Resurrection Definition
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death
Sacraments Definition
An outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God
Evangelism Definition
Preaching of the gospel to others with the intention of converting them to the Christian faith
Omnibenevolent Example
God sacrificed his only son for the world
Omnipotent Example
God created the world from nothing
Trinity Example
All three persons were present at Jesus’ baptism
Incarnation Example
Jesus is fully God and fully human
Atonement Example
‘Dying you destroyed our death’
Resurrection Example
‘Rejoice! He has risen!’
Sacraments Example
Baptism, Eucharist