Christianity Lecture Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to Christianity as discussed in the lecture.

Canonization

The process of officially recognizing and including certain texts as part of the Christian Bible.

The Trinity

The Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit, who are all one.

Council of Nicaea

A council held in 325 CE that affirmed the divinity of Jesus and established the Nicene Creed.

Easter

A Christian holy day that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Arianism

A heretical belief that denied the equality of Jesus (the Son) and God (the Father), stating that the Son was created by the Father.

Epistles

Letters in the New Testament written by apostles to various Christian communities, addressing doctrinal and ethical issues.

Salvation

The deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be granted through faith in Jesus Christ.

Gnosticism

An early heretical movement that taught the distinction between a lesser creator God and a higher true God, contradicting orthodox Christian beliefs.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and significant changes in Western Christianity.

Divine Authority in Christianity

The belief in various levels of leadership in the early church, including apostles, bishops, presbyters, and the role of the Pope.

Feminist/Womanist Theology

Movements within Christianity that critique patriarchal language and promote women's rights and perspectives in faith.

Nicene Creed

A statement of Christian faith formulated at the Council of Nicaea, affirming the nature of the Trinity and the divinity of Christ.

Orthodoxy vs. Heresy

The distinction between accepted beliefs (orthodoxy) and beliefs considered deviations from the established doctrine (heresies).

Church of England (Anglican Church)

A Christian denomination formed in England, started by Henry VIII, that separated from the Roman Catholic Church.

Major Councils

Significant meetings in early Christianity that defined doctrine and addressed key theological issues, including Nicaea and Chalcedon.

Pilgrimage

A journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion in Christianity.