Christianity Revision Flashcards

Flashcards about the Bible and Christian Teachings

Bible

Sacred text believed by Christians to be revealed and/or inspired by God.

Bible as the ‘Word of God’

The belief that the Bible is not the invention of human beings, but is the Word of God.

Bible as a source of authority

Christians find the Bible is a product of God’s supreme knowledge and wisdom and so is true, final and definitive.

Revelation

God making himself known to humankind

Sacred scripture

Writings that have special religious significance; those books that constitute the Word of God.

Bible as inspiration

The writers of the books of the Bible were in some way influenced or guided by God so that their writings are the Word of God

Bible as revelation

God making himself known to humankind; for instance, through the Bible

Bible as a collection of human writings

Theologians believe that the writers of the books of the Bible were in some way influenced or guided by God so that their writings are the Word of God

How is the Bible used?

The Bible contains answers to ultimate questions such as ‘is there a God?’ and ‘what is the meaning of life?’

Literal Interpretation of the Bible

Belief that the books of the Bible contain the actual words of God and therefore, the Bible must be taken literally and cannot be subject to interpretation

Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox view of Marriage

Believe marriage is a sacrament with spiritual significance.

Marriage Symbols

Features of the marriage ceremony that indicate the purpose and meaning of marriage.

Vows

Promises made between people or a person’s promises to God

Pilgrimage

A journey made to a sacred place as an act of worship or devotion

Reason

The process of logical thought; the ability to think in a logical way

Judgement

God will judge whether or not humans are worthy to enter the kingdom of Heaven

Free Will

God-given ability to make choices voluntarily and independently

Baptism

To immerse in water – a symbol of the washing away of sin

Eucharist

Meaning ‘thanksgiving’ and also known as ‘Holy Communion’. The service which celebrates the death and Resurrection of Jesus

Confirmation

A rite through which a person who has been baptised affirms their Christian belief

Heaven

A 'place’ or ‘state’ in the afterlife where those who have accepted God’s grace will enjoy eternal existence

Hell

A 'place’ or ‘state’ of punishment in the afterlife for those who, through their own free will, reject God