life & death

Question 1

what is the meaning of death ?

Answer 1

the end of physical life . when the physical body ceases to function

Question 2

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

heaven ?

Answer 3

Those who have accepted Gods grace and forgiveness in this life will enjoy an eternal existence in God’s presence in the next life . this face to face counter is what we call “heaven”

Question 4

hell

Answer 4

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 all eternity is what we call “hell”

Question 5

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 decides whether we go to heaven or hell .

Question 6

Magisterium

Answer 6

the teaching authority of the church , exercised by the bishops in communion with the pope . the magisterium is given 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 experienced 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 on after the death of the body .Also a name for a human beings rational nature -their mind