christianity key words

• omnipotence - the belief of the all-powerful, almighty and unlimited nature of god
• omnibenevolence - the state of being all loving and infinetly good. This is often attributed by God
• Trinity - The three persons of god; God the father, Son and Holy Spirit
• Incarnation - "made flesh" the christian belief that god became man in the person of jesus, fully human in the form of jesus
• atonement - the belief that jesus death and resurrection healed the rift bewtween god and humans, meaning they can be 'at one' again
• Divine Command Theory - the belief that something is right because God commands it. Literal Christians will take anything god says for word
• Agape - Selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love. This is the highest type of love in Christianity epitomised by Jesus's sacrifice on the cross for the salvation in humanity 'Love your neighbour'
• Inter-Faith dialogue - different faiths coming together to understand eachother and serve the wider community with mutual respect that allows them to live in peace
• Omniscience - The all-knowing nature of God
• Holy Spirit - One of the three persons of God. Jesus promised the apostles that he would send a Holy Spirit after his crucifixion and resurrection. Christians believe the holy spirit is present as the power of god
• Resurrection - The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day from when he was crucified, therefore conquering death. This is commemorated every Easter Sunday
• Messiah - 'The Anointed One'. The Messiah is the one believed to be sent by god to be humanity's saviour. Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.