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# Christianity Concepts This document outlines key concepts in Christianity. ## Key Concepts in Christianity | Key Concept | Definition | Example | |---|---|---| | Agape | Unconditional love. The most important type of love in Christianity. | Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for the salvation of man...

# Christianity Concepts This document outlines key concepts in Christianity. ## Key Concepts in Christianity | Key Concept | Definition | Example | |---|---|---| | Agape | Unconditional love. The most important type of love in Christianity. | Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for the salvation of mankind. This opened the way for God and people to be 'at one' again. | | Atonement | The belief that Jesus' Death and Resurrection healed the rift between humans and God. | | | Divine Command Theory | The belief that something is right because God commands it.| For example, the Ten Commandments. | | Holy Spirit | One of the persons of the Holy Trinity. | Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is present as the power of God at work in the world. | | Incarnation | Christian belief that God became man. | Jesus was fully human and fully divine. This can lead to mutual respect and tolerance.| | Inter-faith dialogue | Discussions between different religions. | | | Messiah | 'Anointed one' - sent by God to be humanity's saviour. | This person is Jesus. | | Omnibenevolence | All loving | A characteristic attributed to God.| | Omnipotence | All powerful | A characteristic attributed to God. | | Omniscience | All knowing | A characteristic attributed to God. | | Resurrection | The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day from when he was crucified, conquering death. | The belief that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day from when he was crucified, conquering death. This is celebrated on Easter Sunday | | Trinity | The three persons of God. | God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit |