Religion Test Study Guide Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for the Religion Test Study Guide.

Religion

A system of beliefs and practices centered on recognizing a higher power (God) and committing to live in relationship with Him.

Bible

The inspired Word of God; a collection of sacred texts in Christianity.

Faith

Trust in God and what He has revealed; a personal response to God's invitation.

Salvation History

The unfolding of God's plan to save humanity through events in history, especially through Jesus.

Theological (Supernatural) Virtues

Faith, hope, and charity-gifts from God that guide us toward Him.

Virtue

A habitual and firm disposition to do good.

Truth

That which conforms to reality or fact.

Objective Reality

Reality as it is, regardless of one's thoughts or feelings.

Subjective Reality

One's personal experience or opinion, which may or may not reflect actual truth.

Knowledge

Justified true belief; understanding gained through experience or reasoning.

Science

The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experiment.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.

Sensible Reality

Reality perceived through the senses.

Reason

The capacity for logical, rational, and analytic thought.

Inductive Reasoning

Drawing general conclusions from specific observations.

Intuition

Immediate understanding or knowledge without the use of reasoning.

Philosophy

The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.

Ethics

The branch of philosophy concerned with moral principles.

Theology

The study of God and religious truth.

Intelligible

Understandable; capable of being grasped by the mind.

Church

The community of believers founded by Christ, also called the Body of Christ.

Covenant

A solemn promise or agreement between God and His people.

Lord

A title for God or Jesus, meaning master or ruler.

Disciple

A follower of Jesus who learns from and lives according to His teachings.

Baptism

A sacrament that cleanses sin and initiates one into the Christian community.

Marxism

A political and economic theory that sees religion as a tool of oppression.

Enlightenment

A historical movement emphasizing reason and individualism over tradition.

Body of Christ

A metaphor for the Church, with Christ as the head and believers as members.

Salvation

The deliverance from sin and its consequences, granted by God.

St. Augustine

Early theologian who taught that our hearts are restless until they rest in God.