1. This document provides definitions and brief explanations of 56 important terms related to Christianity and its history. It discusses topics like religious persecution, influential figures like Constantine and Martin Luther, important councils like Nicaea and Trent, doctrines around salvation, sacraments, and the divisions between Catholicism and Protestantism. The terms cover theological concepts, events, people, and the divisions between the two major branches of Christianity.
According To The Bible, The First Church Organized Itself 50 Days After Jesus's Death On The Day of Pentecost-When The Holy Spirit Was Said To Descend Onto Jesus's Followers
1. This document provides definitions and brief explanations of 56 important terms related to Christianity and its history. It discusses topics like religious persecution, influential figures like Constantine and Martin Luther, important councils like Nicaea and Trent, doctrines around salvation, sacraments, and the divisions between Catholicism and Protestantism. The terms cover theological concepts, events, people, and the divisions between the two major branches of Christianity.
1. This document provides definitions and brief explanations of 56 important terms related to Christianity and its history. It discusses topics like religious persecution, influential figures like Constantine and Martin Luther, important councils like Nicaea and Trent, doctrines around salvation, sacraments, and the divisions between Catholicism and Protestantism. The terms cover theological concepts, events, people, and the divisions between the two major branches of Christianity.
1. This document provides definitions and brief explanations of 56 important terms related to Christianity and its history. It discusses topics like religious persecution, influential figures like Constantine and Martin Luther, important councils like Nicaea and Trent, doctrines around salvation, sacraments, and the divisions between Catholicism and Protestantism. The terms cover theological concepts, events, people, and the divisions between the two major branches of Christianity.
- The act of mistreating or discriminating against 16. Rome individuals or groups based on their religious - The capital of the Roman Empire and an beliefs. important city in Christian history, being the 2. Episcopal Jurisdiction center of early Christianity. - The authority of bishops within the Christian 17. Decius church to oversee and govern specific - A Roman Emperor (249-251 AD) who initiated geographical regions or dioceses. a widespread persecution of Christians. 3. Purgatory 18. Trento, Northern Italy - A belief in some Christian traditions that it is a - The location of the Council of Trent (1545- temporary state of purification and cleansing for 1563), a significant event in the history of the the souls of the deceased before they can enter Catholic Church, addressing doctrinal and heaven. disciplinary issues. 4. Catholic Dogmas 19. Diocletian - Authoritative and unchanging beliefs within the - A Roman Emperor (284-305 AD) known for Roman Catholic Church, such as the one of the most severe persecutions of Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Christians in the Roman Empire. Mary. 20. Biblical inspiration 5. Communion of Saints - The belief that the Bible is divinely inspired by - The belief in the unity of all Christians, both God and serves as authoritative scripture for living and deceased, as part of the Church. believers. 6. Missionary Church 21. Roman Catholic - A church that actively seeks to spread its - The largest Christian denomination with the religious beliefs and convert others to its faith. Pope as its spiritual leader, headquartered in 7. Religious persecution Rome. - Refers to the mistreatment or discrimination 22. Communion of Saints based on religious beliefs. - The belief in the unity of all Christians, both 8. Triumphant Church living and deceased, as part of the Church. - A concept in Christianity that represents the 23. Doctrine of Justification of Luther Church in heaven, comprising the saints who - Martin Luther's theological belief that salvation have already reached their eternal reward. is by faith alone (sola fide) and not by works. 9. Christian persecution 24. Constantine the Great - The persecution of Christians for their faith, - Roman Emperor (306-337 AD) who legalized which has occurred throughout history in and promoted Christianity with the Edict of various forms. Milan and the First Council of Nicaea. 10. Nero 25. Old and New Testament - The Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD, known - The two main divisions of the Christian Bible, for persecuting early Christians and famously with the Old Testament containing texts from blamed for the Great Fire of Rome. before the birth of Jesus and the New Testament 11. St. Peter focusing on Jesus and the early Church. - One of the twelve apostles of Jesus and a 26. Catholic Faith prominent figure in early Christianity, often - The beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic regarded as the first Pope by the Roman Church. Catholic Church. 27. Christians 12. Domitian - Followers of Jesus Christ, the central figure in - A Roman Emperor known for his persecution of Christianity. Christians during his reign (81-96 AD). 28. Indulgence 13. Pilgrim Church - A remission of temporal punishment for sins - A concept in Christian eschatology referring to granted by the Church, often associated with the Church as a community on a spiritual acts of penance. journey. 29. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 14. Marcus Aurelius - A central ritual in Catholicism, where the - A Roman Emperor (161-180 AD) and Stoic Eucharist is celebrated and the sacrifice of Jesus philosopher known for his Meditations. on the cross is reenacted. 15. Helena – Mother of Constantine the Great 30. 95 theses - Helena was the mother of Emperor Constantine - A list of propositions written by Martin Luther the Great, known for her conversion to in 1517, criticizing certain practices within the Catholic Church, often considered the starting 47. Ulrich Zwingli point of the Protestant Reformation. - A Swiss Reformer who played a key role in the 31. Biblical canon/Canonical books development of Reformed Christianity. - The official list of books accepted as sacred and 48. Apocryphal Books authoritative in the Christian Bible. - Books not included in the Jewish or Protestant 32. Doctrine of sola fide Old Testament but found in some Catholic and - The belief in salvation by faith alone, a central Orthodox Bibles. doctrine of the Protestant Reformation. 49. "Consecration" 33. Hell - The act of making something sacred or setting - In Christianity, the place of eternal punishment it apart for religious use, often associated with for the wicked. the Eucharist in Christian liturgy. 34. Heresy 50. Original Sin - Beliefs or practices that contradict or deviate - The concept that all humans inherit sin from from established religious doctrines. Adam and Eve and are born with a sinful nature. 35. Sola Scriptura 51. Protestant Bible - The doctrine that the Bible is the sole source of - The Bible used by Protestant Christian authority in matters of faith and practice. denominations, typically containing the Old and 36. Altar of the Word New Testaments but with variations in the - In Catholic liturgy, the lectern or pulpit where canon. the Scriptures are read during Mass. 52. Clerical Discipline 37. Doctrine of Transubstantiation - The regulation and standards governing the - A Catholic doctrine describing the behavior and conduct of clergy within a transformation of bread and wine into the body religious tradition. and blood of Christ during the Eucharist. 53. Plenary Indulgence 38. 7 Sacraments - A complete remission of all temporal - In Catholicism, these are Baptism, punishment for sins, granted by the Catholic Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Church. Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and 54. Council of Trent Matrimony. - The Council of Trent (1545-1563) was a 39. Altar of Sacrifice significant event in Catholic Church history, - In Catholicism, the place on the altar where the addressing doctrinal and disciplinary issues in Eucharistic sacrifice is offered. response to the Protestant Reformation. 40. John Tetzel 55. Mass as true sacrifice - A Dominican friar known for his sale of - The Catholic belief that the Eucharist is a indulgences, which sparked controversy and reenactment of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. contributed to the Protestant Reformation. 56. Anathema 41. Council of Nicaea - A formal excommunication or condemnation - The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) by a religious authority. addressed theological issues, including the 57. Excommunication nature of Christ, and produced the Nicene - The expulsion of an individual from a religious Creed. community, typically due to heresy or serious 42. Anabaptists/Anabaptism misconduct. - A Christian movement that emerged during the 58. Council of Nicaea Reformation, known for advocating adult - The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) baptism and separation of church and state. addressed theological issues and produced the 43. Pope Paul III Nicene Creed. - Pope from 1534 to 1549, who called the 59. 12 Articles of Faith Council of Trent and supported the Jesuit order. - A set of religious beliefs or doctrines, often 44. Doctrine of predestination associated with specific denominations or - The belief that God has already determined who traditions. will be saved and who will be damned. 60. Catechism of the Catholic Church 45. Pope Gregory the Great - A comprehensive summary of Catholic doctrine - Pope from 590 to 604 AD, known for his and beliefs. contributions to the development of the papacy 61. Validity of Marriage and the Gregorian Chant. - The religious and legal recognition of a 46. Temporal Punishment marriage according to the principles of a - Punishment for sins in this life or in purgatory, particular faith. as opposed to eternal punishment in hell. 62. Second Vatican Council - A significant ecumenical council in the Roman Catholic Church (1962-1965) that brought about major reforms and modernization. 63. Souls in Purgatory - The belief in some Christian traditions that the souls of the deceased undergo purification in Purgatory before entering heaven. 64. God - The supreme being or deity in monotheistic religions, such as Christianity. 65. Selling of Indulgences - The practice of offering forgiveness or remission of sins in exchange for monetary contributions to the Church. 66. Sacrament of Baptism - A Christian rite of initiation involving the application of water to symbolize purification and entry into the faith. 67. Decree on Marriage - Specific teachings or regulations concerning marriage within a religious tradition. 68. Sacrament of the Church - Rituals and practices considered sacred in Christianity, often administered by the Church. 69. Marital Consent - The voluntary agreement of individuals to enter into a marriage. 70. Gregorian Calendar - The calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 to reform the Julian calendar and bring the date of the spring equinox closer to March 21.
According To The Bible, The First Church Organized Itself 50 Days After Jesus's Death On The Day of Pentecost-When The Holy Spirit Was Said To Descend Onto Jesus's Followers