Life And Death Key Words

Question 1

What is the meaning of death ?

Answer 1

The end of physical life. When the physical body ceases completely to function

Question 2

What is the meaning of eternal life ?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the meaning of the word heaven ?

Answer 3

Those who have accepted gods grace and forgiveness in this line will enjoy an eternal existence in gods presence in the next life. This face to face encounter with god is what we call “heaven “

Question 4

What is the meaning of the word hell?

Answer 4

Those who through the exercise of there own free 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

What is the meaning of judgement ?

Answer 5

At the end of our life, we will be faced with an ultimate choice to choose god or reject god. The decision we take leads to judgment and decide whether we go to heaven or hell

Question 6

What is the meaning of magisterium?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is the meaning of resurrection ?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the meaning of the word soul?

Answer 8

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