christianity

Atonement

Reconciliation between god and humans through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, atoning for original sin

Incarnation

Belief that god became human in Jesus Christ

Justification

Process of moving from sin to being saved through a relationship with god

Kingdom of God

Based on Jewish idea of gods eternal rule, with a doctrine of imminent full manifestation linked to Christ’s return

Council of Nicaea

Called in 325 by Constantine to resolve controversies on Christ’s nature, affirming orthodox position in Nicene creed

Resurrection

Restored faith, spread Christianity, and affirmed victory over death and sin, promising resurrection for believers

Virgin Mary

Honorific title for Christ’s mother

Redemption

Idea that god freed humans from sin and death through Jesus Christ

Chalcedonian declaration

Affirmed at the fourth ecumenical council in 451, stating Jesus was fully human and divine

Old Testament

Shared canon with Judaism, consisting of 39 Hebrew scripture books