Christian Theology Final

Terms

the study of God

Theology

the act of God revealing himself to humanity

Revelation

the set of beliefs that christians follow

Apostles’ Creed

a written belief or set of beliefs that the church teaches

Doctrine

a literary tool used to compare two things-also known as a “story within a story”

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Analogy

13th century philosopher who wrote that faith and reason are compatible with each other

Thomas Aquinas

reality

Truth

an acknowledgement of truth

Belief

living out your beliefs

Faith

God the Father,God the Son and God the Holy Spirit being three separate beings but being completely equal in power

Trinity

the act of God bringing our universe into existence

Creation

to fail or miss

Sin

God’s chosen means of relationship with humanity. its often called a “mutual binding agreement”

Covenant

a state of anticipation

Hope

a gift you don’t deserve

Grace

to be made right with God

Justification

Atonement

to make a sacrifice to be made right with God

a choice made to seek people’s wellbeing without seeking anything in return

Love(Agape)