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death
the end of physical life. when the physical body ceases completely to function
eternal life
the term used to refer to life in heaven after death. Also, the phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends which leads to this life in heaven
heaven
Those who have accepted God’s grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God’s presence in the next life. This face to face encounter with God is what we call “Heaven”
Hell
using free will to ultimately reject God’s grace and forgiveness, will have chosen to live eternally outside of Gods presence. This total lack of God for all eternity is what we call ”Hell”
Judgment
at the end of our life, we will be faced with an ultimate choice to choose God or reject. This decision we take leads to judgment and decides whether we ‘go’ to Heaven or Hell
Magisterium
the teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the bishops in communion with the Pope. The magisterium is given grace by the Holy Spirit to faithfully interpret the Scriptures and the Tradition
Resurrection
the raising of the body to life again after death. Christians believe that Jesus had already experienced resurrection and that all people will experience it at the end of time
soul
the eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives on after death of the body. Also name for a human being’s rational nature - their mind