Life And Death Key Words

Question 1

Death

Answer 1

The end of physical life when the body ceases completely to function

Question 2

Eternal life

Answer 2

The term used to refer to life in heave after death. Also the phrase Jesus uses to describe a state of living as God intends which leads to life in heaven

Question 3

Heaven

Answer 3

Those who have accepted Gods grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy and an eternal existence in Gods presence in the next life. This face to face encounter with God is what we call ‘Heaven’

Question 4

Hell

Answer 4

Those who through the exercises of their own free will intimately reject Gods 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’

Question 5

Judgement

Answer 5

At the end of our life, we will be faced with and ultimate choice to choose God or reject God. The decision we take leads to judgement and decides whether we ‘go’ to Heaven or Hell

Question 6

Magisterium

Answer 6

The teaching authority of the church, exercises by the bishop in communion with the pope. The magisterium is given grace by the Holy Spirit to faithfully interpret the scriptures and tradition

Question 7

Resurrection

Answer 7

The raising of the body to life again after death. Christians believe that Jesus has already experiences resurrection and that all people will experience it at the end of time

Question 8

Soul

Answer 8

The eternal part of a human being given at conception which lives in after the death of the body. Also a name for a human beings rational nature their mind