L9 Vocabulary Flashcards
Christology
branch of Christian theology concerned with understanding how Jesus can be divine and human and with the significance of His life, death, and resurrection
Adiphora
items of belief not essential to salvation
Condemn
to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong
Creation
God’s activity in originating and maintaining the universe and any other creatures that may exist (i.e. angels and demons)
Dogma
doctrines/ teachings of the church; “central” doctrines formally accepted by the church
Eternal
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning
Gospel
any one of the first four books of the Christian Bible that tell of the life of Jesus Christ
Providence
the loving care and governance that God exercises over the created universe
Salvation
the act of saving someone from sin or evil : the state of being saved from sin or evil
Worship
the adoration and praise of God, ascribing to him the value and worth that is due to him.