The Origins of Christianity and the Life of Jesus Flashcards
ascension
Forty days after the resurrection, Jesus ascended to heaven
baptism
being ‘cleansed’ of sin through a ritual involving water
christ
title meaning: anointed one
divine
godly: holy
evangelise
to spread the message and teachings of Jesus to others
forgiveness
to accept a wrong doing and not hold on to anger or desire for revenge
Gospels
the four books of the bible (new testament) that tell the story of Jesus’ life. Matthew; Lark; Luke and John
Holy Spirit
one of three aspects of the Trinity: often represented with the symbol of a dove
incarnation
literally meaning ‘to become flesh’, God in human form
Magi
wise men who travelled to the birth of Jesus. the bible does not say how many magi visited baby Jesus; it does mention three gifts
Messiah
the king or saviour of the jews. the arrival of the Messiah was eagerly anticipated by first-century Jews
ministry
a period of religious teaching
miracle
an event that occurs outside the laws of nature
Pentecost
50 days after the resurrection (10 days after the ascension) Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to his disciples
prophecy
the foretelling of future events; usually by prophets. The Old Testament (Jewish Torah) contains many prophecies about the Messiah
