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Christianity Vocabulary

Jesus

The founder and central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah.

Mary

The mother of Jesus, chosen by God to give birth to him.

Annunciation

The event when the angel Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus.

Incarnation

The Christian belief that God became human in the form of Jesus.

Crucifixion

The execution of Jesus by being nailed to a cross.

Resurrection

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion.

Gospels

The first four books of the New Testament — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — which tell the life and teachings of Jesus.

Holy Trinity / Trinity

The Christian belief that God exists as three persons in one:

Old Testament

The first part of the Christian Bible, based mainly on Jewish scriptures and events before Jesus.

New Testament

The second part of the Christian Bible, focused on Jesus, his teachings, and the early Christian Church.

Paul

An important early Christian missionary who spread Christianity and wrote many letters in the New Testament.

Epistles

Letters written by early Christian leaders, especially Paul, to churches or individuals.

Agápe

Selfless, unconditional love; often used to describe God’s love for humanity.