OB religious studies christian booklet for knowt

Omni-benevolent

God is all-loving.

Omnipotent

God is all-powerful.

Omniscient

God is all-knowing.

The Trinity

The Christian belief in one God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit.

Incarnation

The belief that Jesus was God made flesh, both fully human and fully God.

Salvation

The deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be granted by faith in Jesus.

Atonement

The reconciliation of God and humanity through Jesus Christ's sacrifice.

Original Sin

The doctrine that all humans inherit a sinful nature due to the fall of Adam and Eve.

Eschatology

The study of the end times, including beliefs about life after death.

Liturgical Worship

A set form of worship that follows an established order, often including set prayers and rituals.

Non-Liturgical Worship

Worship that does not follow a set pattern, emphasizing personal experience and spontaneity.

Sacraments

Outward signs of inward blessings, established by Jesus, significant for Christian ceremonies.

Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

A teaching of Jesus that illustrates the final judgment based on how individuals treat the 'least' of society.

Pilgrimage

A physical journey undertaken with spiritual intent, often to a place of religious significance.

Heaven

A state of eternal life in communion with God, free from suffering and sin.

Hell

A place of punishment and separation from God for unrepentant sinners.

Purgatory

In Catholic belief, a state of purification for souls before entering heaven.

Natural Evil

Suffering caused by natural events that humans cannot control, like disasters.

Moral Evil

Suffering inflicted by the intentional actions of humans.

The Inconsistent Triad

An argument that questions how an all-loving, all-powerful God can allow evil to exist.

Free Will Defence

A theodicy that suggests evil is a necessary consequence of human free will.

Biblical Creationism

The belief that the creation account in the Bible is literally true.

Metaphorical Creationism

The belief that the creation stories in the Bible are metaphorical and not meant to be taken literally.

The Nicene Creed

A formal statement of Christian faith that outlines core beliefs, including the nature of God and the Trinity.

Lent

A Christian observance leading up to Easter, characterized by fasting and reflection.

Eucharist

Also known as Holy Communion, a sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, where bread and wine are shared.

Missionary

A person who spreads Christian teachings and values, often in foreign countries.

Evangelism

The act of preaching the gospel to attract new believers and spread Christianity.

Agape

A selfless, unconditional love, considered the highest form of love in Christian teachings.

The Lord's Prayer

A prayer taught by Jesus, encompassing the key aspects of Christian prayer.

The Good Samaritan

A parable told by Jesus demonstrating the importance of compassion and helping others without prejudice.

Acts of Worship

Different expressions of religious practice, including prayer, singing, and rituals.

Christian Aid

A global charity committed to ending poverty and promoting justice.

Eucharistic Presence

The belief that Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine during the Eucharist.

Acts 4:12

A verse that states salvation is found in Jesus alone, emphasizing his significance in Christian belief.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

A passage describing the essence of love, highlighting the qualities of agape love.