Definitions 1 Flashcards
Define special revelation
A revelation that is directed at a particular individual or group etc…god speaking to moses
Define conversion
Changing from one set of beliefs to another
Define general revelation
A revelation that is potentially available to all humans through nature etc.. Beauty of creation used by Christians as evidence of god
Define revelation
God revealing truth to humans
Define reason
The ability to think logically and to arrive at a justified conclusion
Define Vatican II
Meeting of the roman Catholic church in the 1960s to diside changes in the church teachings, whilst remaining true to christian values.
Define verbal inerrancy
This is the idea that every word in the bible is chosen by god, he bible contains no errors
Define new testament
The second part of gods revelation to humans. Etc… The life of jesus
Define the old testiment
The first part of gods revelation to humans. The story of creation, the history of jesus
Define Authority
The reason why a certain piece of writing is considered important
Define Sacred text
Writings understood by christians to contain Gods revelation to humans the word of god
Define Prayer
The act of contemplation “thinking about”
Define charismatic worship
A form of special revelation which special gifts i.e visions
