Key Words Flashcards
Atheist
Don’t believe in god
Agnostic
Not sure whether there is a god
Evangelism
Preaching the gospel to others with the intention of converting them to Christian faith
Sacraments
An outward sign of and inward blessing by god e.g baptism or Eucharist
Atonement
Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and god
Trinity
The three persons of God; God the father, son and Holy Spirit
Incarnation
God becoming human in the form of Jesus
Resurrection
Rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death
God the father
Jesus taught his followers to refer to god as their father. Shows caring and the personal relationship between god and humans is like father and son
Jesus Christ
Christians believe Jesus is son of god. For Christians he is god in human form-incarnation. Through becoming human as Jesus, god revealed something of himself to the world
God the Holy Spirit
After his resurrection, Jesus rose to heaven and god then sent the Holy Spirit to the world. Christians believe it guides them to live life in the best way possible, giving comfort, courage and guidance to all
Sin
Immoral act going against gods law.
Sin and salvation
Jesus’ death atoned for human sin and allowed salvation. Chance to live with God eastern ally after death. Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice and paid penance for mankinds sins
Achieving salvation
Catholics believe taking part in the sacraments will achieve salvation. Baptism cleans away sins
