Key Terms

If you are seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, these definitions of commonly used terms can help.

Cross, dove, triquetra, lion and lamb
  • What Is the Meaning of Apocalypse in the Bible?
  • Members of The Bay Ridge Christian Center Pentecostal Church pray during a two-hour English language church service on April 10, 2005 in Brooklyn, New York city.
    Pentecostal Christians: What Do They Believe?
  • Snake and red apple on top of a pile of leaves.
    What the Bible Says About Sin
  • Eros Love in the Bible
    What Is Eros Love?
  • Sermon on the Mount
    What Are the Beatitudes?
  • Borromean Rings, illustration
    The Trinity Doctrine in Christianity
  • The Gathering of the Manna
    What Is Manna in the Bible?
  • What Is Repentance?
    Repentance Definition: What Does It Mean to Repent?
  • Crucifixion Definition
    Definition of Crucifixion, an Ancient Method of Execution
  • Crosses on Hillside
    What Does the Bible Say About the Rapture?
  • Holy Spirit
    Who Is the Holy Spirit?
  • Storge Love in the Bible
    What Is Storge Love?
  • Sanhedrin Definition
    Sanhedrin
  • Righteousness
    Learn What the Bible Says About Righteousness
  • African woman talking to Reverend
    What Is the Role of a Deacon?
  • Man praying in church
    What Is Forgiveness According to the Bible?
  • Worship in the Church
    What Is the Church?
  • Ruined Roman city and roadway
    What Is Romans Road?
  • What Is Persecution? Definition in Christianity
    What Is Persecution in Christianity?
  • Baptism
    The Plan of Salvation in the Bible
  • The Antichrist
    What Does the Bible Say About the Antichrist?
  • Baptism
    The Purpose of Baptism in the Christian Life
  • Bread and wine
    What Is Communion?
  • Elder
    What Is an Elder?
  • The Rapture and the Second Coming
    Key Differences Between the Rapture and the Second Coming
  • What Is the Meaning of Immanuel?
    What Is the Meaning of Immanuel in the Bible?
  • Trappist Monks
    Step Inside the Life of Trappist Monks
  • Tongues of Fire
    Speaking in Tongues
  • Judgment Seat of Christ
    What Is the Judgment Seat of Christ?
  • Apocrypha
    What Is the Apocrypha?
  • Body of Christ
    What Is the Body of Christ?
  • Monks2000x1364.jpg
    Monasticism
  • Apostles of Jesus
    What Is an Apostle?
  • Silhouette of a man carrying a large cross at twilight
    What Does Redemption Mean?
  • Diogo Morgado portrays Jesus in the film Son of God
    Son of God
  • Theophany - Moses and the Burning Bush
    How Did God Appear to Man in the Old Testament?
  • Agape love
    What Is Agape Love in the Bible?
  • The Good Samaritan
    What Is a Parable?
  • Jesus washing the Disciples’ Feet (John, 13)
    What Is Maundy Thursday?
  • Bentonsport Presbyterian Church
    What Is the Definition of Protestantism?
  • Vintage illustration of a hand holding the Earth
    What Is the Sovereignty of God?
  • Nativity Scene
    What Is the Nativity of Jesus?
  • Cross shining on all people - universalism
    What Is Universalism?
  • Church of Resurrection
    What Does 'Christos Anesti' Mean?
  • Frankincense
    What Is Frankincense?
  • Reading devotionals
    What Is a Devotional and Why Is it Important?
  • What Is Blasphemy in the Bible?
    Definition of Blasphemy in the Bible
  • Scenic view of barren landscape against sky
    Eschatology: What the Bible Says Will Happen in End Times
  • Nephilim Giants in the Bible
    Who Were the Nephilim Giants of the Bible?
  • A stack of bibles
    What Is a Commentary?
  • Pentateuch
    What Is the Pentateuch?
  • Illustration of the Ark of the Covenant
    The Ark of the Covenant
  • The Mark of the Beast
    What Is the Mark of the Beast?
  • man's hands holding money
    What Does the Bible Say About Tithing?
  • Hispanic family hugging at wedding reception
    What Is Philia Love in the Bible?
  • Saint John the Baptist and the Pharisees
    Who Were the Pharisees in the Bible?
  • A man reviewing a book at sunset
    What Is Postmodernism in Religion?
  • Justification in the Bible
    What Is the Definition of Justification in the Bible?
  • Collection in Mass at Annecy Church
    Prosperity Gospel: Christ Centered or Self Centered?
  • Roman Centurion
    What Is a Centurion?
  • armor of God
    Ephesians 6:10–18: Armor of God Bible Study
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