AQA RS Short Course Christianity Definitions

Omnipotent

The attribute of God meaning all-powerful, capable of doing anything that is logically possible.

Loving

One of God's key attributes, emphasizing His compassion, care, and desire for the well-being of creation.

Just

The attribute of God which refers to His righteousness and fairness, ensuring that everyone is treated according to what is right.

Oneness of God

The belief in the singularity of God, rejecting any form of polytheism. In Christianity, this is central to the doctrine of the Trinity.

Trinity

The Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons but one essence: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

The Problem of Evil and Suffering

A philosophical and theological issue that questions how a good, loving, and omnipotent God can allow evil and suffering to exist in the world.

Creation

The divine act of bringing the universe and all life into existence.

The Word (Logos)

In Christian theology, the Word refers to the pre-existent Christ, who is co-eternal with God and through whom all things were created.

Genesis Creation

The biblical account of creation found in Genesis 1, where God creates the universe, Earth, and humanity.

Afterlife

The belief in existence beyond death, including ideas of resurrection, judgment, heaven, and hell.

Resurrection

The belief that after death, individuals will rise again in some form, particularly tied to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Judgment

The divine evaluation of human actions after death, determining eternal destiny in terms of heaven or hell.

Heaven

The eternal, blessed state in the presence of God, where believers live after death in communion with God.

Hell

The state of eternal separation from God, often viewed as a place of punishment for those who reject God.

Salvation

The process by which individuals are saved from sin and its consequences, and brought into a right relationship with God.

Atonement

The theological concept of how Jesus Christ's death reconciles humanity to God.

Law

In Christian theology, this refers to the moral and ceremonial commandments given by God.

Grace

The unmerited favour of God, through which salvation is offered to humanity, not based on human works.

Spirit

The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who acts as a comforter, guide, and source of power for Christians.

Christ's Role in Salvation

The belief that Jesus Christ, through His death and resurrection, plays the central role in humanity's salvation.