re- christianity
def and example of omnipotence
the all-powerful, almighty and unlimited nature of god
god created the universe and everything in it
def and example of omnibenovolence
the state of being all-loving and infinitely good- a characteristic often atributed to god
christians believe that because gods creation is good, god must be infinitely good- gives christians hope
def and example of omniscient
the all knowing nature of god
christians believe god knows everything because he created everything that exists
def and example of trinity
the three persons of god, god the father, son and holy spirit
it indicates that the one god is at the same time, theee different aspects (the holy trinity)
def and example of holy spirit
one of the three persons of holy trinity
jesus promised the apostles that he would send the holy spirit after his crucifixion and resurrection. christians believe that the holy spirit is present as the power of god at work in the work.
def and example of incarnation
'made flesh'- the christian belief that god became man in the person of jesus
god became human in the form of jesus
definition and example of messiah
the word 'the anoited one' the messiah is the one believed to be sent by god to be humanitys saviour
christians believe this person to be jesus
definition and example of resurrection
the belief that jesus rose from the dead on the third day from when he was crucified, thereby conquering death
it is commemorated annually on easter sunday
definition and example od divine command theory
the belief that something is right because god commands it
love thy neighbour
definition and example of agape
selfless, sacrificial and unconditional love. christianity holds agape to be thr hughest type of love
jesus' sacrifice on the cross for the salvation of humanity, and in 'love thy neighbour' (teaching)
definition and example of interfaith dialogue
different faith communities and groups coming together to better understand eachother and to serve the wider community
going to another religions place of worship to gain more understanding
definition and example of atonement
the belief that jesus' death and resurrection healed the rift between humans and god, hereby opening the way for god and people to be 'atone' again