Core Values Key Words & Terms Flashcards
Messiah
Hebrew word - promised and expected deliverer - saviour of the Jewish people .
For Christians this is Christ.
Christ
Greek for Messiah
Old Testament
1st part of the Christian Bible - contains the Jewish scriptures.
New Testament
2nd part of the Christian Bible - story of Jesus and the birth of the Church.
Creed
From the Latin credo - means statement of belief
Disciple
a follower of Jesus - he chose 12 inparticular
Apostle
An important early Christian teacher or missionary.
Monothesitc
Belief in one God.
Apostles Creed
1st Christian creed - 4th century - based on even earlier ones.
Nicene Creed
Creed produced by the Council of Nicea, expanding on the Apostle’s Creed.
Omnipotent
All powerful (characteristic of God)
Omnipresent
Always present (characteristic of God)
Omniscient
All knowing (characteristic of God)
Omnibenevolent
All loving (characteristic of God)
Revelation
Something that reveals (shows) God to us e.g. the Bible