Christianity Beliefs and Teachings

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Atonement
The reconciliation between God and humanity, sealed by the sacrificial death of Jesus.
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Bible
Sacred book for Christians, containing the Old and New Testaments
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Catholic
Tradition within the Church led by the Pope.
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Christ
Leader promised to the Jews by God, "anointed one", Christians believe Jesus to be the Christ.
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Christian
Believes in Jesus and follows the religion based on his teachings.
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Creation
Christians believe the world is God's loving creation.
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Evil
Opposite of good, force seen as destructive and against God.
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the Father
First person of the Trinity, creator and sustainer of the universe.
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Grace
Unconditional and generous love that God shows to people who do not deserve it.
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Heaven
State after death of being with and enjoying eternity with God.
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Hell
State after death of suffering and separation from God for those who want no relationship with him.
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Holy Spirit
Third person of the Trinity, descended like a dove on Jesus at his baptism, inspires and guides Christians.
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Incarnation
God taking the human form and "becoming flesh".
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Jesus
1st century Jewish teacher and holy man, believed by Christians to be the Son of God.
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Judgement
When God decides whether each person should receive eternal life or eternal punishment.
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Just
Nature of God as one who treats each individual person fairly and equally.
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Law of God
Revealed in the Bible, which Christians are called to obey.
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Omnipotent
God is all-powerful.
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Oneness of God
Belief that the three persons of the Trinity are 'One' God.
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Orthodox
Christian tradition that is popular in Eastern Europe.
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Protestant
Churches that broke away from Catholic tradition during the Reformation, services are based closely on the Bible.
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Resurrection
Jesus rising from the dead on Easter Day; form the afterlife will take with either physical or spiritual bodies.
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Salvation
Saving the soul and deliverance from sin, admission into heaven brought about by Jesus.
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Sin
Behaviour that goes against God or morality: thought, word or action which people know is wrong and freely choose
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the Son
Second person of the Trinity; Jesus, in whom God became incarnate
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Son of God
Denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God.
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Sources of wisdom and authority
Bible, religious leaders, and statements of belief should be respected as conveying deep religious truths.
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Suffering
When people have to face and live with unpleasant events or conditions.
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Trinity
Belief of three Persons in the One God, separate but also one being.
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Word
Jesus, referenced by St John's Gospel "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us".
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