Christianity

Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom adherents believe to be the son of God. According to Christianity Jesus Christ is the savior of humanity phophesied in the Old Testament.

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Sola scriptura

Religion; Christianity

(Latin, "scripture alone"). Martin Luther's doctrine that Scripture is the only authority for Christians (i.e., church tradition and papal doctrine are unnecessary and inferior to direct reading of ...

Ecclesiology

Religion; Christianity

(Greek ekklesia, "church"). Branch of theology dealing with the doctrine of the church.

See

Religion; Christianity

(from Latin for "seat"). City in which a bishop's cathedral is located.

Catechism

Religion; Christianity

(Greek katecheo, "instruct"). A class or manual on the basics of Christian doctrine and practice, usually as a precursor to confirmation or baptism. Catechisms normally include lessons on the creeds, ...

Class meeting

Religion; Christianity

A meeting of a small part of a Methodist congregation, usually held weekly, in which collections are taken and inquiries are made into the conduct and spiritual progress of the group's members. The ...