christianity

Atonement:

·       Reconciliation between god and humans through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, atoning for original sin

Incarnation:

·       Belief that god became human in Jesus Christ

Justification:

·       Process of moving from sin to being saved through a relationship with god.

Kingdom of God:

·       Based on Jewish idea of gods eternal rule, with a doctrine of imminent full manifestation linked to Christ’s return

Council of Nicaea:

·       Called in 325 by Constantine to resolve controversies on Christ’s nature, affirming orthodox position in Nicene creed.

Resurrection:

·       Restored faith, spread Christianity, and affirmed victory over death and sin, promising resurrection for believers.

Virgin Mary:

·       Honorific title for Christ’s mother

Redemption:

·       Idea that god freed humans from sin and death through Jesus Christ

Chalcedonian declaration:

·       Affirmed at the fourth ecumenical council in 451, stating Jesus was fully human and divine.

Old Testament:

·       Shared canon with Judaism, consisting of 39 Hebrew scripture books.

Doctrine of faith: