Key Words Christian teachings Flashcards
Monotheistic
belief in one supreme being, God
Denomination
distinct groups within Christianity e.g. Baptist
Omnipotent
almighty, having unlimited power
Agape
A word used in the bible that describes selfless,sacrificial,unconditional love
Afterlife
What Christians believe follows life on earth
Ascension
The event 40 days after the resurrection,when Jesus returned to god the father,in heaven
Atonement
Restoring the relationship between people and god through the life,death and resurrection of Jesus
Baptism
The ritual through which people become members of the church
Catholic
A branch of Christians based on the Rome and led by the pope
Orthodox
A branch of Christians practised by Europe
Abortion
The removal of a foetus from the womb
Abuse
Misuse of the world and the environment
Active euthanasia
Ending a life by deliberative action such as by giving
Baptism
The ritual through which people become members of the church
Believers baptism
Indoduction to the church community by be immersed in the water And you are told to live a Christian life