PRE (first 10 key words) Flashcards
Ascension
Going or being taken up; the event forty days after the resurrection when Jesus returned to glory in heaven.
Atonement
Making amends or payments for a wrong. The belief that reconciliation between god and humanity that was brought about by the death of Jesus as a sacrifice.
Bible
Source of wisdom and authority; a holy book containing both the old and new testaments.
Catholic
The tradition within the christian church which is led by the pope; also called the Roman Catholic Church.
Christ
The leader promised by god to the Jews; Christian’s believe Jesus to be the Christ.
Creation
Bringing the world into existence; the belief that the world is gods loving creation.
Crucifixion
The death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the romans.
Evil
The opposite of good; a cause of suffering and against the will of god
The father
The first person of the trinity, the belief in god as creator and sustainer of the universe