Christian RE - Creation, Jesus, and Sacraments

Vocabulary flashcards covering topics on the purpose of creation, original harmony, damaged harmony, Jesus the Redeemer, sacraments, and the end of time.

Stewardship of God's creation

An important Christian responsibility based on understanding that creation affects people, provides for human needs, and that human beings are unique within creation.

Basic purpose of creation

To reveal God's love.

Priestly Creation story

The first creation story found in the Book of Genesis.

Yahwist Creation story

A creation story that reveals God's creation of woman as companion and equal in dignity.

Original Justice

God's state of original harmony that consisted of four harmonious relationships.

The Fall

A story highlighting that Original Sin came through the disobedience of Adam/Eve and its impacts on all humanity.

Story of Cain and Abel

A biblical story that reveals the first murder in the Bible.

Story of the Flood

A biblical story revealing people's wickedness and God's plan to restart creation.

Tower of Babel

A biblical story focusing on people's self-pride and ignorance of God.

Jesus the Redeemer

Restores the human relationship with God and restores God's Original State of Justice/harmony within and between people.

Jesus the Saviour

Saves people from the power of Satan and sin and shares his power with them.

Seven sacraments

Sacraments given by Jesus to Christians to help them draw on his power to overcome sin.

Sin of first parents

Damaged the ability of people to see the universe as God intended.