Christianity Term Flashcards
Abba
Term for father, used by Jesus to God
Advent
Christian church year before Christmas
Apostles Creed
Statement of faith accepted by Christians
Arianism
Teaching that Christ was created in time as the Son of god
Atonement
Humans are forgiven and reconciled to God through Christ
Augustine
Leading theologian in early Christian church
Baptism
Initiation into the Christian church through washing
Canon
Accepted writings that make up the bible and other church standars
Catholic
“Universal” pertaining to the whole Christian church
Christology
Nature and role of Christ
Clergy
Ordained church leaders
Confirmation
Ritual of reaffirmation
Constantine
Roman emperor who promoted Christianity
Council of Nicea
First great church council
Council of Trent
Council convened by the pope to reform the church
Crusades
Attempts by Christians from Western Europe to recapture the Holy Land
Denominations
Church organization with autonomous structure
Docetism
Teaching that Christ only appeared to be human
Easter
Celebrating resurrection of Christ
Ecumenical movement
Modern movement to unite various branches of Christianity
Epiphany
Season after Christmas that emphasizes “showing forth” of JC
Eschatology
Doctrine about the end of the world