Decision Point - Session 3 Vocabulary: The Jesus Question

Reconciliation

Sacrament God gives us for the ongoing forgiveness of our sins

Persecution

being treated unfairly because of your beliefs

Secular

devoid of connection to things religious or spiritual

Gospels

first four books of the New Testament that share the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

Grace

help God gives us to respond to his call, and to do what is good and right

Jesus

long-awaited Messiah

Evil

profoundly immoral

Chasity

purity and self-controlled in thought, conduct, and intention in the area sexuality

Agape

selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love

Adultery

sexual relations with someone who is not your spouse

Suffering

state of pain or distress

Radical

the new and countercultural teachings of Jesus

Sin

to offend God by rejecting what is good, right, and true

Peace

what God wants to flood out hearts