Unit 1, Part 2 Flashcards
etiology
a story that explains something’s cause or orgin
orignial sin
1 - the sin of the first human beings, who disobeyed God’s command by choosing to follow their own will
2 -the fallen state of human nature that affects every person born into the world, except Jesus and Mary
original holiness
the grace given to Adam and Eve in their original state by which they lived in close friendship with God
justification
God’s action of brining a sinful human being into right relationship with him. It involves the removal of the sin and the gift of God’s sanctifying grace to renew holiness
sanctify
to purify or make holy
merit
Justified in the sight of God, free from sin and sanctified by his grace. We do not “merit” justification or eternal life; the source of any merit we have is due to the grace of Christ in us