Prc Key Terms - Christianity

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ascension

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the event 40 days after resurrection, when jesus returned to god, the father, in heaven

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atonement

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it refers to the reconciliation between god and humanity that was sealed by the sacrificial death of jesus

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bible

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sacred book of christianity

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catholic

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the tradition within the christian church that is let by the pope

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catholic agency for overseas development (CAFOD)

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a christian charity that provides emergency and long term aid to the developing world

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christ

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the leader promised by god to the jews; jesus is believed to be the christ

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christian

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someone who believes in jesus christ and follows the religion based on his teachings

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christian aid

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a christian charity

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church

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1. the holy people of god, also called the body of christ, among whom christ is present and active

2. members of a particular christian tradition

3. a building in which christians worship

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creation

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christians believe the world is gods creation

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crucifixion

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1. a roman method of execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross

2. the execution and death of jesus on good friday

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evangelism

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preaching the gospel to convert people to the christian faith

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evil

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the opposite of good, destructive to god

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the father

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the first person of the trinity, the creator and sustainer of the universe

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food banks

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charities collecting donated food to distribute to the less fortunate

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grace

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the unconditional and generous love that god shows to the people who do not deserve it

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heaven

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the state after death of being with and enjoying eternity with god

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hell

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the place of eternal suffering or the state of death of separation from god for those who want no relationship with him

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holy spirit

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the third person in the holy trinity who descended like a dove on jesus at his baptism; the holy spirit inspires christians

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incarnation

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the doctrine that god took the human form as jesus

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jesus

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jewish teacher and holy man, believed by christians to be the son of god

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judgement

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when god decides whether each person should spend eternity in heaven or hell

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just

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referring to the nature of god as one who treats everyone fairly and equally

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law

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the law of god, which christians are called to obey

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lord's prayer

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the prayer taught to the disciples by jesus

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omnipotent

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the belief that god is all powerful

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the oneness of god

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the belief that god is 'one'

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original sin

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the traditional belief that humans are naturally flawed by adam and eve's mistakes

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persecution

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throughout the centuries and still in some parts of the world, christians face punishment and even death for adherence to their faith

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suffering

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people having to face and live in unpleasant conditions

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trinity

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the belief that there are three "people" in one god

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word

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god is believed to have created the world with his own word

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worship

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offering god the praise that he is due

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prayer

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communicating with god through words of praise, confession or asking for advice

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protestant

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churches that have broken away from the catholic church and are taught by the bible instead of a pope

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reconciliation

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1. the process of restoring broken relationships

2. a sacrament in roman catholic and some anglican churches

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resurrection

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1. the event celebrated on easter, jesus rising from the death

2. christian beliefs of the afterlife

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salvation

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saving a soul from sins

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sin

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behaviour that is against gods laws and morals

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the son

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the second person of the trinity, of whom god became incarnate

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son of god

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a term used for jesus

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sources of wisdom and authority

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bible, religious leaders, statements of belief

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suffering

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when people have to face and live with unpleasant events or conditions

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trinity

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the belief that there are three persons in one god (father, son and holy spirit)

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word

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st. john's gospel 1 describes god creating the world through his word

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worship

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offering to god the praise that he is due