Sin
an act of rebellion or disobedience against God’s will, a transgression of divine law, and a violation of one’s conscience, which ultimately separates individuals from God
Salvation
the deliverance from sin and its eternal consequences, made possible by God through faith in Jesus Christ
Crucifixion
a central event where God sacrificed his son to atone for humanity’s sins, providing salvation and eternal life to those who believe.
Heaven
the ultimate, eternal dwelling place for the righteous, characterised by being in the personal presence of God and experiencing His love, peace, and happiness.
Hell
a spiritual state or place of punishment and separation from God for unrepentant sinners after death
Justice
rooted in the character of God, who is inherently just, loving fairness, and intervening to protect the poor and oppressed
Orthodox
refers to the «Eastern Orthodox Church» and «Oriental Orthodoxy,» which are ancient branches of Christianity, historically tracing their roots to the early church
Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed is a summary of core Christian beliefs, particularly about the Trinity (God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and the nature of Jesus Christ
The Word
In Christianity, “the Word” can refer to Jesus Christ (the Logos), God’s creative speech, or the Bible itself
Blasphemy
Blasphemy is a sin against the virtue of religion by which we render to God the honour due to Him as our first beginning and last end
The Afterlife
In Christianity, the afterlife involves the continuation of the soul after death, leading to either eternal life in Heaven with God or eternal punishment in Hell
Satan
Satan is understood as a fallen angel, originally known as Lucifer, who rebelled against God and became his primary adversary or “accuser”
Original Sin
In Christianity, original sin refers to the inherent sinful condition that all humans inherit from the first humans, Adam and Eve who disobeyed God
Purgatory
the Roman Catholic doctrine of a temporary state of purification or cleansing after death for souls who die in God’s grace but are not yet “perfectly purified” enough for heaven
Resurection
In Christianity, the resurrection is the event of Jesus Christ rising from the dead three days after his death.
Salvation
In Christianity, salvation is deliverance from the consequences of sin specifically separation from God and eternal death—through Jesus Christ’s atoning death and resurrection
Judgement
In Christianity, “judgement” refers to God’s act of evaluating humanity’s actions and beliefs to determine their eternal fate (Heaven or Hell)
Denomination
in Christianity is a recognized, distinct branch or religious body with its own name, leadership, and distinctive doctrines, such as Catholicism, Protestantism, or Orthodox
Grace
God’s unmerited, unearned favour and kindness toward humans, freely given through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice to provide salvation, forgiveness, and the power to live a transformed, holy life
Forgiveness
forgiveness is a central act of love and mercy, both God’s forgiveness for humanity and the human responsibility to forgive others, as exemplified by Jesus Christ
Atonement
the belief that Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection were a sacrifice that healed the relationship between God and humanity
Mass
the most important act of worship on the Holy Communion where the bread and wine are believed to become the true Body and Blood of Christ through the process of transubstantiation
Ascension
Ascension is the event when Jesus Christ was taken up into Heaven, body and soul, 40 days after his resurrection
Incarnation
Incarnation is the foundational belief that God took on human form as Jesus Christ, becoming fully human and fully divine
