Christanity - SST's

Torah

The 5 books containing the law as revealed to Moses

part of Jewish scripture

Zealots

1st century religious and political movement dedicated to overthrowing Roman rule in Judea

Sadducees

A wealthy, aristocratic Jewish sect active until the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple

Roman Empire

Autocratic phase of ancient Roman civilization with vast territorial control ruled by emperors

Salvation

Being saved from sin and brought into a relationship with God through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Gentiles

A person who is not Jewish

Jewish

A person who belongs to the religion of Judaism

Synoptic writers

Writers of the Gospels that share similar “word-for-word” perspectives (Matthew, Mark, Luke)

Prayer

Communication between humans and the divine

Denominations

A branch or subgroup within a larger religion with shared name, tradition, and identity

Variants

Distinct organized subgroup of a denomination within a larger religion

Parousia

The second coming of Christ

Bible

The sacred book of Christianity, made up of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Christ

A title meaning “Anointed One.” It refers to Jesus as the chosen saviour sent by God

Divinity

The state of being divine or holy

Ethics

Moral principles that guide how people should act and make decisions according to what is right and wrong

Gospels

Accounts of Jesus' life, death and resurrection. In Christianity these are the first four books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Messiah

A saviour or chosen leader promised by God

Passover

An important Jewish festival remembering how God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Last Supper took place during Passover

Pharisees

A Jewish religious group during Jesus' time known for strictly following Jewish laws and traditions

Agape

The highest form of unconditional, sacrificial love

Kingdom of God

The active reign, authority and lordship of the supernatural over creation

Pharaohs

The rulers or kings of ancient Egypt, especially mentioned in the story of Moses and the Exodus

Revelation

The supernatural dimension or God revealing truth to humanity

Trinity

The Catholic belief that there is one God in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit

Resurrection

Jesus rising from the dead three days after his crucifixion

The Last Supper

The final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, where he began the Eucharist

Ascension

The event where Jesus ascended to heaven after his resurrection

Miracle

An extraordinary act that shows God's power, such as Jesus healing the sick or calming storms

Ministry

Jesus' work of teaching, preaching, healing, and helping others during his life on Earth. It can also refer to service within the Church