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Origins of Christian

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the smallest country in the world; also the location (in Rome, Italy) for the headquarters of the Catholic Church Vatican City
Greek word for savior or messiah Christos
stories used by Jesus to teach lessons; earthly stories with heavenly meanings parables
the name taken by Saul after his conversion to Christianity Paul
letters written by the Apostle Paul to the newly-established churches in regions around the Mediterranean Sea epistles
paper made from the skins of animals such as sheep and cows parchment
ancient Roman form of execution that involved putting someone to death on a cross crucifixion
Michelangelo's famous sculpture of Mary holding her dead son, Jesus, after his crucifixion Pieta
considered a patriarch, or founding father, by Christians, Jews, and Muslims Abraham
the head of the Catholic Church Pope
the religion that Christianity comes from Judaism
Christians believe God offers this when they confess their sins (wrong deeds, words, and thoughts) to God and are truly sorry forgiveness
the term for a spirit being (like God) taking on human form incarnation
a world-wide symbol of the Christian faith for both Catholics and Protestants cross
chief spirit of evil and the adversary (enemy) of God; a being whom Chrisians believe was once an angel in heaven named Lucifer--who woul later become the devil Satan
followers of Jesus, especially the twelve men who traveled and lived with Jesus as he ministered to disciples
the place where Christians believe people go after they die if they have put their faith in Jesus Christ and received forgiveness for their sins heaven
a place of fire and misery thar Christians believe is the eternal home of those who do not put their faith in Jesus Crist hell
heavenly beings who serve God as helpers and messengers angels
evil beings that Christians believe were once angels in heaven but left to follow Lucifer, or, the devil demons
the concept of one God who manifests himself in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit trinity
the country where Jesus was born, where he lived, and where Christians believe he performed miracles Israel
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