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A-Z: General definitions: Afterlife
Definition
Christianity teaches that human existence continues beyond physical death. Those who have accepted the forgiveness made available through the death of Jesus Christ will spend eternity with God in heaven.
Related Topics
Big ideas: Soul; Forgiveness, mercy and grace
The beliefs, doctrines and practices of Christians.
1. Genesis indicates that death was not part of the orginal plan for human beings but is one of the consequences of the Fall.
2. The death of Jesus is presented as opening up the possibility of reconciliation with God.
1. The action of forgiving; pardon of a fault, remission of a debt.
2. Being freed from the burden of guilt, after committing a sin or crime, through being pardoned by the one hurt or offended.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
Lasting forever, throughout all ages.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
In many religions, the place where God dwells, and to which believers aspire after their death. Sometimes known as Paradise.
