unit 1 key terms Flashcards
trinity
one god, three persons (father, son and holy spirit)
monotheism
belief that there is only one god
consubstantial
jesus is made of the same substance as the father and holy spirit
doctrine
a belief held by the church
council of nicaea 325
a meeting of bishops where it was agreed that the son is just as fully god as the father
council of constantinople 381
a meeting of bishops where it was agreed that the Holy Spirit is also fully god
benevolence
the belief that God is loving and good
omnipotence
the belief that God is all powerful
omniscience
complete knowledge of all human actions, past, present, and future
imago dei
the belief that humans are made in the image and likeness of God
dominion
the authority to rule over creation
stewardship
the responsibility to love and take care of creation
incarnation
enfleshment - God taking on human form as Jesus christ
blasphemy
being disrespectful about it showing lack of reverence for God
passion
jesus’ arrest, trial and suffering
salvation
the process of being saved from sin and returning to God
grace
the blessing and mercy of God
redemption
the forgiveness of sins through Jesus’ sacrifice; redemption is part of salvation
justification
the state of being in a relationship by living a good and holy life
redemptive efficacy
the belief that the Paschal mystery leads to the salvation of humanity
purgatory
a place where the soul is purified before going to heaven
particular judgement
the first judgement that comes after death
general/last judgement
the final judgement of all mankind (judgement day)
