christianity keywords alphabet

Keywords Alphabet

By Esha Benawra

A - E

• Ascension: the ascent of Jesus Christ into Heaven on the 40th day after his resurrection
• Baptism: the sacrament of admission to the Church, symbolised by the pouring or sprinkling of water on the head or by immersion in water
• Crucifixion: when Jesus Christ was executed on the cross as an act of redemption for humankind's sins

• Damnation: the state of being condemned
• Easter: a day celebrated by Chrstians marking the resurrection of Jesus three days after being crucified

Incarnation: the belief that God took on a flesh form as Jesus Christ and walked among humans

Forbidden Fruit: the fruit that Adam and Eve ate due to the temptation of the snake

F - K

God: the being perfect in power, wisdom and goodness, worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe

Jesus: the man Christians believe was the son of God, and whose teachings are the basis of Christianity

Kingdom: the spiritual realm over which God rules as king

Heaven: a place where good people can be in God's presence forever

L - T

Patience: the virtue of forbearance and endurance Quaker: a denomination of Christianity that stresses the guidance of the Holy Spirit Redemption: the idea that humanity can be saved from sin Salvation: the act of delivering(keeping away) from evil or being saved from sin Temptation: the intentional enticement of a person, by some bait, to disobey God's word

Last Supper: the last meal Jesus shared with his Apostles before his crucifixion Messiah: the title given to the person believed to be the Saviour, who has been chosen to bring salvation to mankind Nun: a woman who has chosen to dedicate her life to religious service, typically living under vows of chastity and obedience in a monastery or convent Omnipotent: the idea that God is all-powerful

Xenophobia: dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries

Unfaithful: to be false to duty, obligation or promises

U - Z

Yield: produce or provide (a natural, agricultural or industrial product)

Victory: overcoming odds, defeating something or someone or reaching a goal

Wise Men: 3 wise men who came to visit baby Jesus when he was born

Zacchaeus: a selfish short tax collector who met Jesus and became a better man

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