Christian Concepts

Omnipotent means...

• All-loving

• All-powerful, almighty and unlimited

• All- knowing

• All-present (everywhere)

Omni-benevolent means...

• All-loving and infinitely good.

• All-powerful

• All-knowing

• All-present (everywhere)

The Trinity is...

• The Roman Catholic hierarchy; the Pope, bishops and priests

• God in three persons; Father, Son (Jesus), Holy Spirit

• The three types of miracles Jesus is said to have performed; changing nature, healing and exorcisms.

• The Holy Family; Mary, Joseph and Jesus

The Incarntion is...

• When Jesus is said to have come back to life after the crucifixion.

• God coming to Earth in human form as Jesus.

• When Jesus was executed.

• When Jesus is said to have risen to Heaven after his last meeting with the disciples at Pentecost.

In Christianity, atonement is...

• Bringing things back together.

• Forgiveness mending the relationship between God and humanity.

• The belief that Jesus’ death on the cross healed the rift between humans and God.

• Jesus' death on the cross.

In Christianity, resurrection is...

• A soul living again in another body.

• Parts of someone's consciousness being reborn as part of a new life.

• A body and soul coming back to life.

• The belief that Jesus rose from the dead, conquering death.

Sacraments are...

• Important rituals in Christianity, e.g. marriage ceremonies, funerals.

• An outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God, e.g. baptism, eucharist.

• The name for the parts of an Anglican (Church of England) church service.

• The collective name for the main parts of a church; font, altar, pulpit and pews.

Evangelism is...

• Preaching the gospel (the “good news” about Jesus) to others with the intention of converting them to Christianity.

• The act of converting to Christianity from another belief.

• The act of praying to angels or saints.

• Speaking out strongly about an opinion or in favour of a cause.