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Key information - Christianity Flashcards

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What is the definition of incarnation?

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A person who embodies in the flesh, for example Jesus was God in the flesh

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What is the sanctity of life?

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Life is holy, sacred and god given. Only god may take a life

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What is the trinity?

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The father, the son and the holy spirit

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Which type of christian takes the bible literally?

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fundamentalist Christian

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What is stewardship?

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Humans have the job of taking care of earth

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What is dominion?

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The right to do what we want to earth as God gave it to us as a gift (free will)

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What is freewill?

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Humans choosing to go their own way and ignore God

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What is salvation?

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Jesus saved us all from our sins as he was “the ultimate sacrifice”

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What is the definition of eternal?

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Without beginning or end. Eternal love - it will last forever

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10
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What is a pacifist?

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Someone who believes war is wrong

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What is enlightenment?

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The action of attaining spiritual knowledge or insight

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What is worship?

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The way people show their love and respect to God

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What is prayer?

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Communication with God, listening and being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit

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What is a different group called

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A denomination

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What is a fundamentalist Christian

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One who follows the bible strictly

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Define monotheistic

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Only believe in one god

17
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What are the creeds

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Statements of faith

18
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Define the sabbath

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The day of rest for Christians

19
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What type of religion is Christianity?

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Monotheistic

20
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Which denomination of Christianity is mostly practiced in Eastern Europe?

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Orthodox

21
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How does the crucifixion influence Christians?

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Confidence that Jesus’ death means sins no longer destroy their lives

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What do Christians believe about the resurrection?

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It shows power of good over evil

23
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What is purgatory?

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The state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven

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