Christianity Vocab Flashcards

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Omnibenevolent

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The state of being all-loving and infinitely good - a characteristic often attributed to God.

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Omnipotent

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The all-powerful, almighty and unlimited nature of God.

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Trinity

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The three persons of God: God the Father, the Son, The Holy Spirit.

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Incarnation

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God becoming human in the form of Jesus.

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Atonement

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The belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God.

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Resurrection

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The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death.

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Sacraments

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An outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing of God, for example baptism, Eucharist.

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Evangelism

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Preaching of the gospel to others with the intention of converting them to the Christian faith.

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Monotheism

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The belief in one true God.

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Messiah

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‘Anointed one’, a title given to Jesus by the early Christians who believed that Jesus’ life had been foretold in the Old Testament.

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Salvation

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Being saved from sin, by Jesus’ death.

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Ascension

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When Jesus returned to heaven 40 days after his resurrection.

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Eschatology

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Study of the end of time, last things; death, judgement, heaven, hell.

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Judgement

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Christians believe that God will judge them based on their actions during their life.

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Parable

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A short, often simple story which contains a deeper meaning.

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Purgatory

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Catholics believe that people need to be purified of their sin before entering heaven, this occurs in purgatory - a sort of waiting area.

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Literal Interpretation

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Believing that the creation story is true in every detail.

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Symbolic Interpretation

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Believing that the creation story is metaphorical in nature and that the account needs to be interpreted. Not every detail is literally true.

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The Fall

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When sin entered the world because Adam and Eve disobeyed God.

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Afterlife

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The belief that life exists after physical death.

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Eucharist

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Communion or the last supper, when the Christians partake in bread and wine which symbolise Jesus’ body and blood, to remember his death.

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Pilgrimage

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A journey to a place of religious significance, usually to show religious devotion.

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Persecution

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Persistent cruel treatment, often due to religion or belief.