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University of Calgary - Christian terms
Category: History and Culture > Christian terms
Date & country: 31/10/2017, USA
Words: 15
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plan of salvationChristian idea of God's design for the salvation of the world foretold through prophets and accomplished through Jesus Christ.
protestantismBroad designation of Christianity for the main churches of the Reformation.
reformationReform movements in the Christian church, especially the reform of the European church through Luther and Calvin.
roman catholic churchthe historic Western church, as it has continued under the leadership of the pope, the bishop of Rome.
orthodox churchterm referring to the historic Eastern Christian churches, including the Greek, Russian, Armenian and other traditions.
old testamentChristian designation for the Hebrew scriptures.
millennialismBelief in a 1,000 year rule of grace, instituted by God, through Jesus. Will come near to the end times. Pre-millennial and Post-millennial ideas. Pre-millennialism
christologydoctrine about the nature and role of Christ.
constantineRoman emperor who legalized and promoted Christianity.
eschatologydoctrine about the last things: the end of the world, judgment day, consummation of God's plan.
messiahEnd-time kind, descended from King David, expected to redeem Israel, whom Christians identified as Jesus.
atonementdoctrine of how humans are forgiven, redeemed, and reconciled to God through the death of Christ.
augustineleading theologian (354-430) in the early Christian church. Bishop of Hippo.
baptisminitiation ritual, commanded by Christ. Initiation into the Christian church, through the washing of water; either through immersion or sprinkling.
churchEcclesia those who are call out from the world. Know as the living body of Christ in the world.
