Christianity Beliefs

Catholic

a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope

Orthodox

a branch of Christianity mainly, but not entirely practised in Eastern Europe

Protestant

a branch of Christianity, originally Protestants were called by that name because they protested against some of the practices of the Catholic Church, all the dominations of Protestant agree the Bible is the only authority for Christians.

Denomination

a district group within the Christian faith, with its own organisation and traditions.

God

the Supreme Being Holy

Omnipotent

almighty, having unlimited power; a quality of God

Benevolent

all loving, all

Justice

bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed.

Trinity

the belief that there are three persons in the One God; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being Holy Spirit

Son of God

a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father.

Creation

the act by which God brought the universe into being

The word

term used at the beginning of John's Gospel to refer to God the Son Incarnation: becoming flesh, taking human form.

Resurrection:

1. rising from the dead; 2. Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Sunday. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity.

Blasphemy:

a religious offence which includes claiming to be God

Crucifixion:

1. Roman method of execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross. 2. the execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday

Ascension

the event 40 days after the resurrection where Jesus returned to God the Father in heaven

Afterlife

what Christians believe follows life on earth

Day of Judgement

a time when the world will end and every soul will be judged by God and rewarded or punished

Heaven

a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God

Hell

the place of eternal suffering or the state of being without God

Purgatory

the intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven

Satan

name for the Devil

Sin

1. Any action or thought that separates humans from God.

2. Behaviour which is against God's laws and wishes or against principles of morality.

Original sin

an Augustine Christian doctrine that says that everyone is born with a built

Salvation

saving the soul, deliverance from Sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus.

Grace

a quality of God which God shows to humans by providing love and support which they do not need to earn.

Forgiveness

showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Atonement

restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus