Life And Death Flashcards
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 a life in heaven.
Hell
Those who, through the exercise of their own free will, ultimately reject Gods grace and forgiveness will have chosen to live eternally outside of gods presence. This total lack of God for for all eternity is what is called “hell”
Heaven
Those who have accepted gods grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in Gods presence in the next life. This face-to-face encounter with God is what is called “heaven”.
Judgement
The belief that each individual will be held to account by God for the things they do, or fail to do, during their lives.
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 tradition.
Resurrection
The raising of the body to life again after death. Christians believe that Jesus has 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 the death of the body. Also the name for a human beings rational nature- their mind.
