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Define Literalist
When one believes the bible contains the actual word of God and that these words are all factually correct
Define Venial sin
A slight or small sin that does not completely separate us from God
Define Conscience
A judgment of reason, determines whether an action is right or wrong
Define Christ-Like-Love
What it means to love like Jesus loved
Define Reconciliation
You confess your sins and wrongdoings to God, through a priest in attempt to be forgiven for your sins
Define Penance
Act of doing a good deed to make up for past wrongs
Define Free Will
Voluntary choice or decision
Define Synoptic
Presenting a similar depiction of Jesus’ life from the same point of view (Matthew, Mark, Luke)
Define Patriarch
High-ranking bishop, a spiritual leader of a major or group of churches
Define Incarnation
God became human in Jesus Christ
Define Inerrancy
The beliefs that the Bible is completely free of errors and fault
Define Inspiration
The belief that the Bible was written under the guidance of God, making it trustworthy
Define Gospels
The four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ
Define Evangelists
A person who spreads the Good News of Jesus Christ and His Teachings
Define Covenant
A promise or agreement made by God to His people
Define Pentatuce
First 5 books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
Define Torah
The law revealed by God to the Jewish people, consisting of the first 5 books of the Bible
Define Beatitude
Teachings of Jesus that show how to live a good and holy life
Define Virtue
A good habit
Define Philia
Deep friendship, affection or siblingly love
Define Eros
Highly passionate, sexual and intense love
Define Celibacy
Choosing not to have sex or get married
Define Creation
The act of God bringing something into existence
Define Re-Creation
Restoring something to a new or former state
