Christian Definitions

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    • Polytheism
      Belief in more than one God
    • Holy Trinity
      Father, Son and Holy Spirit
    • Father
      Creator of universe
    • Son
      Saviour of humanity
    • Holy Spirit
      The giver of life
    • Stewardship
      Belief that we have been given the responsibility to care for God’s creation
    • Dominion
      Belief we have been given control over God’s creation
    • Literalist
      Belief that the Bible is infalliable and accurate
    • Metaphorical/Liberal Christians
      metaphorical understanding focusing on moral and spiritual lessons
    • Original Sin
      Inherited tainted nature from Adam and Eve
    • The Fall
      Adam and Eve, rebellion in garden of Eden
    • Salvation
      belief that Jesus saved us from sin
    • Atonement
      Reconcile or rebuild the broken relationship with God
    • Soul Making
      Hick’s Theodicy that evil exists so we can develop into the likeness of God ‘God made mankind in his image’
    • Soul deciding
      Augustine’s theodicy that our free will determined where our souls go after death ‘cursed is the ground because of you’
    • Inconsistent Triad
      God cannot be omnipotent, omnibenevolent and evil exist
    • Agape
      Selfless unconditional love
    • Good Friday
      Jesus crucifixion
    • Easter
      Resurrection of Jesus
    • Christmas
      Incarnation of Jesus
    • Grace
      The unconditional gift God gives of love
    • apocalyptic
      beliefs about the complete destruction of the world at the end of time
    • Parousia
      Second coming of christ
    • Purgatory
      Catholic belief in a place where our souls go to be cleansed and purified before heaven
    • Worship
      expression of love and praise for God
    • What is liturgical worship?
      Formal worship and praise for God
    • What is informal worship?

      Worship that has no set words
    • How does charismatic worship differ from other forms of worship?

      It draws on the Holy Spirit's presence
    • What is a liturgy?

      A formula for formal public worship
    • What is a rite?

      A formal religious action
    • What does the Mass commemorate?
      The Last Supper
    • What is prayer?
      Direct communication with God in various ways
    • What is the Lord's Prayer?

      A prayer taught by Jesus which accepts God as holy. if everyone followed God's rules, his kingdom would be complete. It teaches the importance of forgiveness.
    • What is private prayer?
      Prayer done by an individual alone
    • What is liturgical prayer?
      Using prayers that are in a set form
    • What are intercessions?
      Prayers for others
    • What is extempore prayer?
      Using one's own words in prayer
    • What is adoration in prayer?
      Prayer focusing on the greatness of God
    • What does confession involve?

      Asking for forgiveness
    • What is thanksgiving in prayer?

      Thanking God for His blessings
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