RS Paper 2 Key Terms

Definitions for 2 mark questions

Omnipotent

The all-powerful and unlimited nature of God

Omnibenevolent

The state of being all-loving and infinitely good which is often a characteristic attributed to God

Trinity

Three persons of God; father, son, Holy Spirit

Incarnation

Act of God becoming human in the form of Jesus

Atonement

The belief that Jesus' death on the cross healed the separation between humans and God and it starts the process of salvation

Resurrection

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death

Sacraments

An outward sign of a visible and inward blessing by God. For example, baptism

Evangelism

Preaching of the gospel to others with the intention of converting others to the Christian faith

personal

a being that humans can have a relationship with

impersonal

mysterious/unknown

transcendent

out of this world

immanent

in the world/always present

salvation

to reach eternal life with god

good works

following the teachings and the example of jesus for example behaving selflessly, avoiding hurting others and treating them with compassion

sin

an act that goes against god's will

stewardship

responsibility for conserving and protecting the Earth's resources for all other beings

sacred

something that is holy/divine

life after death/afterlife

the belief that life doesnt end at death and existence continues after physical death