christianity

Reconciliation and Atonement

Fixing the relationship between God and people through Jesus' sacrifice.

Incarnation

God becoming a human in Jesus.

Justification

Moving from being wrong with God to being right with God through Jesus.

Kingdom

God's rule, which Jesus said would fully show up when he returns.

Council of Nicaea

A big meeting in 325 to sort out disagreements about Jesus' nature.

Resurrection

Jesus coming back to life, showing he beat death and sin.

Virgin Mary

Jesus' mom, given special honor.

Redemption

God saving people from sin and death through Jesus.

Chalcedonian Declaration

A statement in 451 saying Jesus was fully God and fully human.

Testament

The part of the Bible shared by Christians and Jews.

Doctrine of Faith

Believing in what Christianity teaches and having a good relationship with God.

Original Sin

The concept of the sin inherited by all human beings from Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden.