Lesson 12 Vocabulary

Question 0

Atonement

Answer 0

reparation for an offense or injury; Christian doctrine that Christ has in some way solved ​​​​the problems created by human sinfulness

Question 1

Animism

Answer 1

a perspective that sees spiritual powers/forces as residing in and controlling the natural ​​​​world

Question 2

Covenant

Answer 2

a mutually binding relationship between two or more parties

Question 3

Demons

Answer 3

created spiritual beings who have rebelled against God as allies of Satan, their leader

Question 4

Doctrine

Answer 4

a principle or position in a branch of knowledge or system of belief

Question 5

Enlightenment

Answer 5

18th Century intellectual movement that emphasized the autonomy of human reason and ​​​​questioned the role of traditional authorities

Question 6

Inspiration

Answer 6

the characteristics of being filled and led by the Spirit of God

Question 7

Orthodox

Answer 7

of, relating to, or constituting any of various conservative religious or political groups

Question 8

Paradigm

Answer 8

a pattern of thinking and explanation embodied in the practices and assumptions that are ​​​​taken for granted by a particular scientific community

Question 9

Providence

Answer 9

the loving care and governance that God exercises over the created universe