Glossary of Christian Terms - Christianity Glossary
Christianity - General Glossary of Terms
Backslide
Definition of the word "backslide."
Definition of the word "backslide."
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Definition of the term "Baptism in the Holy Spirit."
Definition of the term "Baptism in the Holy Spirit."
Blasphemy
Definition of the word "blasphemy."
Definition of the word "blasphemy."
Christian
Definition of the word "Christian."
Definition of the word "Christian."
Church
What is the church? Is the church a building? Is the church a place where believers gather to worship? Or is the church the people—the believers who follow Christ? For the purpose of this study, we will look at the idea of "the church" in the context of "the Christian Church" which is a New Testament concept.
What is the church? Is the church a building? Is the church a place where believers gather to worship? Or is the church the people—the believers who follow Christ? For the purpose of this study, we will look at the idea of "the church" in the context of "the Christian Church" which is a New Testament concept.
Commentary
Definition of the word "commentary."
Definition of the word "commentary."
Crucifixion
Crucifixion was an ancient method of execution in which the victim's hands and feet were bound and nailed to a cross. It was one of the most painful and disgraceful methods of capitol punishment.
Crucifixion was an ancient method of execution in which the victim's hands and feet were bound and nailed to a cross. It was one of the most painful and disgraceful methods of capitol punishment.
Denomination
Definition of the word "denomination."
Definition of the word "denomination."
Doctrine
Definition of the word "doctrine."
Definition of the word "doctrine."
Elder
Definition of the word "elder."
Definition of the word "elder."
Eschatology
Eschatology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the biblical study of end times prophecy and the events of the last days.
Eschatology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the biblical study of end times prophecy and the events of the last days.
Faith
Definition of the word "faith."
Definition of the word "faith."
Grace
Definition of the word "grace."
Definition of the word "grace."
Great Commission
What is the "Great Commission?"
What is the "Great Commission?"
Lexicon
Definition of the word "lexicon."
Definition of the word "lexicon."
Liturgy
Definition of the word "liturgy."
Definition of the word "liturgy."
Paschal Full Moon
The date of Easter is determined from historical tables, and has no correspondence to lunar events. According to the Ecclesiastical Full Moon tables, the Paschal (Passover) Full Moon is the first Ecclesiastical Full Moon date after March 20.
The date of Easter is determined from historical tables, and has no correspondence to lunar events. According to the Ecclesiastical Full Moon tables, the Paschal (Passover) Full Moon is the first Ecclesiastical Full Moon date after March 20.
Pentecostal
Definition of the word "pentecostal."
Definition of the word "pentecostal."
Rapture
Continuing in our study of "end times" biblical events, "What is the Rapture?" takes a brief look at the mysterious doctrine that foretells the disappearance of Christian believers from the face of the earth.
Continuing in our study of "end times" biblical events, "What is the Rapture?" takes a brief look at the mysterious doctrine that foretells the disappearance of Christian believers from the face of the earth.
Salvation
What is God's plan of salvation?
What is God's plan of salvation?
Sin
What is sin? For such a small word, a lot is packed into the meaning of sin. The Bible describes sin as the breaking, or transgression, of God's law. It is also defined as disobedience or rebellion against God, as well as independence from God.
What is sin? For such a small word, a lot is packed into the meaning of sin. The Bible describes sin as the breaking, or transgression, of God's law. It is also defined as disobedience or rebellion against God, as well as independence from God.
Speaking in Tongues
Definition of the term "Speaking in Tongues."
Definition of the term "Speaking in Tongues."
Transubstantiation
Definition of the word "transubstantiation."
Definition of the word "transubstantiation."
Tribulation
Recent world events, especially in the Middle East have many Christians studying the Bible for an understanding of end times events. This look at "What is the Tribulation?" is just the beginning of our study of the Bible and what it says about the end of this age.
Recent world events, especially in the Middle East have many Christians studying the Bible for an understanding of end times events. This look at "What is the Tribulation?" is just the beginning of our study of the Bible and what it says about the end of this age.
Trinity
Definition of the term "Trinity."
Definition of the term "Trinity."