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WorksheetsGCSE Christian beliefs keywords
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
denomination
a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope
a distinct group within the Christian faith, with its own organisation and traditions
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
Catholic
a branch of Christianity who originally protested against the Catholic Church.
a branch of Christianity mainly, but not entirely, practised in Eastern Europe
a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope
Orthodox
a branch of Christianity mainly, but not entirely, practised in Eastern Europe
a branch of Christianity who originally protested against the Catholic Church
a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope
Protestant
a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope
a branch of Christianity that originally protested against the Catholic Church; there are many denominations in this group but they agree on the central belief that the Bible is the only authority for Christians
a branch of Christianity mainly, but not entirely, practised in Eastern Europe
God
separate and set apart for a special purpose by God
all-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power
the Supreme Being
monotheistic
a religion that believes there is only one God; ‘mono’ means ‘one’ and ‘theos’ means ‘God’ in Greek
bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed
the third person of the Trinity whom Christians believe is the inspiring presence of God in the world
holy
the belief that there are three persons in the One God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being
separate and set apart for a special purpose by God
a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father
omnipotent
all-loving, all-good; a quality of God
all-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power; a quality of God
all- knowing, a quality of God
omnibenevolent
everywhere
all-loving, all-good; a quality of God
all-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power; a quality of God
justice
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
saving the soul, deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus
bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed
Trinity
the belief that there are three persons in the One God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being
the third person of the Trinity whom Christians believe is the inspiring presence of God in the world
a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father
Holy Spirit
a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father
the third person of the Trinity whom Christians believe is the inspiring presence of God in the world
the belief that there are three persons in the One God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are separate, but are also one being
Son of God
a term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son
becoming flesh, taking a human form
a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father
blasphemy
a religious offence which includes claiming to be God
any action or thought that separates humans from God
a branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope
Inconsistent Triad
the argument that due to evil in the world - God cannot be both all loving and all powerful
a Christian response to the problem of evil
any action or thought that separates humans from God
Theodicy
the argument that due to evil, God cannot be both all powerful and all loving
a Christian response to the problem of evil
all-loving, all-good; a quality of God
creation
a term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son
the event, 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the Father, in heaven
the act by which God brought the universe into being
the Word
a term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son
becoming flesh, taking a human form
a title used for Jesus, the second person of the Trinity; denotes the special relationship between Jesus and God the Father
incarnation
a term used at the beginning of John’s gospel to refer to God the Son
becoming flesh, taking a human form; ‘carne’ is Latin for ‘flesh’. This could describe God becoming flesh in the person or it might refer to the birth of Jesus
rising from the dead
crucifixion
Jesus rising from the dead on Easter day. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
the Roman method of execution by which criminals were fixed to a cross and the execution and death of Jesus on Good Friday
resurrection
rising from the dead or Jesus rising from the dead on Easter day. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity
the event, 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the Father, in heaven
what Christians believe follows life on earth
ascension
– what Christians believe follows life on earth
the event, 40 days after the resurrection, when Jesus returned to God, the Father, in heaven
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
afterlife
the place of eternal suffering or the state of being without God
a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God
what Christians believe follows life on earth
General Judgement
at the end of time, Jesus will return to earth in the 'second coming' to judge the living and the dead, passing final sentence on the body and soul of the individual
what Christians believe follows life on earth
after each of us dies, God judges each soul.
particular judgement
after each of us dies, God judges each soul
at the end of time, Jesus will return to earth in the 'second coming' to judge the living and the dead, passing final sentence on the body and soul of the individual
a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God
heaven
the place of eternal suffering or the state of being without God
name for the Devil – the power and source of evil
a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God
hell
the place of eternal suffering or the state of being without God
the intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven
a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God
purgatory
a state of eternal happiness in the presence of God; the place of eternal peace ruled over by God
the intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven
the place of eternal suffering or the state of being without God
Satan
any action or thought that separates humans from God
a religious offence which includes claiming to be God
name for the Devil – the power and source of evil
sin
any action or thought that separates humans from God and behaviour which is against God’s laws and wishes or against principles of morality
an Augustinian Christian doctrine that says that everyone is born with a built-in urge to do bad things and to disobey God; an important doctrine within the Catholic Church
a religious offence which includes claiming to be God
original sin
any action or thought that separates humans from God and behaviour which is against God’s laws and wishes or against principles of morality
an Augustinian Christian doctrine that says that everyone is born with a built-in urge to do bad things and to disobey God; an important doctrine within the Catholic Church
a religious offence which includes claiming to be God
salvation
showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
a quality of God which God shows to humans by providing love and support which they do not need to earn
saving the soul, deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus
grace
a quality of God which God shows to humans by providing love and support which they do not need to earn
saving the soul, deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus
showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
forgiveness
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
saving the soul, deliverance from sin and admission to heaven brought about by Jesus
atonement
the intermediate state where souls are cleansed in order to enter heaven
rising from the dead and Jesus rising from the dead on Easter day. An event recorded in all four gospels and the central belief of Christianity
restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
