Key Words Flashcards
Trinity
The belief in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Crucifixion
Jesus was executed by the Romans because they nailed Him to a cross.
Messiah
The anointed one who is seen as the saviour by Jews and Christians
Gospels
The names of the books about the life of Jesus in the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Apostles’ Creed
A statement of Christian belief from the Early Church
Nicene Creed
A statement of faith used in Christian services
Denomination
The names for the different branches of the Christian Church
Roman Catholics
The largest Christian group; based in Rome with the Pope as its leader
Protestants
A branch of the Christian Church that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church
Orthodox Church
A branch of the Christian Church with its origins in Greece and Russia
The Fall
This is when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They both fell from a relationship with God.
Moral evil
The acts of humans which are considered to be morally wrong, eg murder and theft
Natural evil
Natural disasters, eg earthquakes or tsunamis, which humans have no control over
Sacrament
Outward sign of an inward grace. *CORRECT THIS
7 Sacraments
Baptism
Eucharist
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Anointing of the sick
Marriage
Holy orders
Eucharist
Bread and wine ceremony in the Anglican Church
Confirmation
An initiation ceremony carried out by a bishop bestowing the gift of the Holy Spirit
Holy Orders
The sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons
Christian Pilgrimage examples
A pilgrimage is a journey that has religious or spiritual significance.
Jerusalem, Lourdes and Iona
Fundamentalist
Fundamentalist Christians regard the words of the Bible as being the true voice of God and it’s fully accurate. For example, they believe the world was created in exactly 7 days.
Conservative
Conservative Christians believe that the Bible was written by humans who were inspired by God. They still follow its teachings but may not take every word as being the voice of God. For example, when reading the creation story, conservatives might accept that one of God’s days may not necessarily be the same length as one of our days.
Liberalists
Liberal Christians regard the Bible as words that have been written about God but they might interpret passages differently to fit modern society.
Original sin
The tendency to sin in all human beings, believed to be inherited from Adam, ‘the first man’
Ten Commandments
Do not have any other gods. Do not make or worship idols. Do not disrespect or misuse God’s name. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. Honour your mother and father. Do not commit murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not tell lies Do not be envious of others.
Omnipotent
All-powerful
Omniscient
All-knowing
Omnipresent
Everywhere at once
Eternal
Never-ending
Immanent
The belief that God is nearby and we can feel His presence
Liturgical worship
2 examples
A church service with a set structure of worship
Roman Catholic Church
Church of England
Incarnation
When God came down to earth in human form as Jesus Christ
Resurrection
The rising of Christ from the dead.
Ascension
When Jesus rose into the clouds and went to heaven
The Sermon on the Mount and Beatitudes
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains to his followers what kinds of human lives are blessed by God. The statements he made are known as the Beatitudes.
According to Jesus, God gives his blessing to:
-the meek
-those who make peace
-those who show mercy to others
-those who are persecuted for His sake
Eschatology
The study of life after death
Atonement
The belief that Jesus dying on the cross resolved the problems between humans and God. The reparation or expiation for sin.
Grace
God’s unconditional love for everyone, whether or not they have behaved as he wants them to.
Redemption
The idea that humanity can be saved from sin - redeemed - through the actions of Jesus.
Eulogy
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly in a funeral once they have passed away.
What’s the Greatest Commandment?
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind…”
Ecumenicalism
The idea of creating Christian unity by reconciling Christians from different denominations.
Scripture about persecution
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12
Non-liturgical
2 examples
Informal worship with no set service or organisation, spontaneous
Gospel
Pentecostal
