Glossary
Definition: Adoption is the act by which God brings believers into His family, granting them all the rights and privileges of being children of God. Romans 8:15: "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And Read More
Definition: Apostasy is the deliberate abandonment of the Christian Faith, a renunciation of the truth of salvation in Christ after having confessed it. 2 Thessalonians 2:3: "Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to Read More
Definition: Atonement is the work by which Jesus took upon himself the sins of humanity, enduring the punishment they deserved, in order to reconcile people with God. 1 John 2:2: "He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." Romans 3:25: "God Read More
Definition: Circumcision is the practice of removing the foreskin, usually performed on boys on the eighth day after birth. In the Bible, it was instituted as a visible sign of the covenant between God and Abraham, marking the belonging of the people of Israel to God. Genesis 17:10-11: “This is My covenant, which you shall Read More
Definition: Eschatology is the doctrine that deals with end-time events, including the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, the new creation, and the final fulfillment of the Kingdom of God. It includes the ultimate destiny of individuals and humanity as a whole. Matthew 24:30-31: "Then will appear the sign of Read More
Definition: Faith is complete trust and confidence in God and His promises. In evangelical Christianity, it focuses on believing in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Romans 10:9: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Read More
Definition: Glory is the visible manifestation of God's holiness, majesty, and presence. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the divine presence and the transformation of believers in Christ. John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Read More
Definition: The Gospel, or "good news," is the central message of Christianity, announcing that through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, salvation is offered to all who believe in Him. Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: Read More
Definition: Grace is God's unmerited favor bestowed upon humanity. It is primarily manifested in the free offer of salvation through Jesus Christ, which cannot be earned by human effort. Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, Read More
Definition: Heresy is a belief or doctrine that deviates from the orthodox teachings of Christianity. It is considered false or misleading by the Church. Galatians 1:8: "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!" 2 Peter Read More
Definition: Imputation is the act by which the righteousness of Christ is attributed to the believer, while the believer's sins are imputed to Christ. This means that God considers the believer as righteous because of Christ's work. 2 Corinthians 5:21: "God made him who had no Sin to be Sin for us, so that in Read More
Definition: The Incarnation is the doctrine that God the Son became man in the person of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man. John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." Philippians 2:6-7: "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his Read More
Definition: Justification is the act of God by which He declares a sinner righteous based on faith in Jesus Christ. This righteousness is imputed to the believer, and it is not the result of works or personal merit. Romans 3:28: "For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of Read More
Definition: The Kingdom of God is God's sovereign rule over the universe, particularly in the hearts of believers. It is already present spiritually but will be fully manifested at the end of time. Matthew 6:33: "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Luke Read More
Definition: The Parousia refers to the second coming of Jesus Christ at the end of time, when He will return to judge the living and the dead and definitively establish His kingdom. Matthew 24:30: "Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven... and they will see the Son of Man coming Read More
Definition: Reconciliation is the restoration of the relationship between God and humanity, which was broken by sin, through the work of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19: "All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." Romans 5:10: "For if, while we were God’s enemies, we Read More
Definition: Redemption refers to the act of buying back humanity from sin and death through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Christ paid the necessary price to free believers from the bondage of sin. Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." Read More
Definition: Regeneration is the new birth or inner transformation brought about by the Holy Spirit in the heart of the believer, making them spiritually alive. John 3:3: "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'" Titus 3:5: "He saved us, not because of Read More
Definition:Repentance is a deep, heartfelt change produced by conviction of sin, leading a person to turn away from evil and turn toward God in faith. It involves genuine sorrow for having offended God, the renunciation of sin, and a sincere desire to walk in obedience. Acts 3:19: "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that Read More
Definition: Sanctification is the progressive process by which a believer is transformed to become more like Christ. It is an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Christian. 1 Thessalonians 4:3: « It is God’s will that you should be sanctified. » 2 Corinthians 3:18: « And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate Read More
Definition: God's Sovereignty refers to His absolute control over everything that exists. Nothing escapes His authority, and He accomplishes His purposes according to His perfect will. Psalm 103:19: "The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all." Ephesians 1:11: "In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to Read More
Definition: The Transfiguration is the event where Jesus revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John on a mountain, thereby showing His true nature. Matthew 17:1-2: "After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured Read More