is a theological doctrine that teaches that Jesus was born as a mere human being and was later “adopted” by God as His Son — usually at His baptism, resurrection, or ascension — because of His sinless life and perfect obedience.

is a theological view of the end times (eschatology) which teaches that there will not be a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth as described in Revelation 20.

is a theological doctrine concerning the final fate of the wicked. It teaches that those who reject God and remain unredeemed will not suffer eternal conscious torment in hell, but will instead be completely destroyed or cease to exist after judgment.

is a theological term that refers to the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or physical features to God.

is a theological term referring to a person, power, or spirit that opposes or seeks to replace Christ. The term comes from the Greek antichristos, meaning “against Christ” or “in place of Christ.”

literally means “hidden” or “secret” writings. In a biblical context, it refers to a collection of ancient books written between the Old and New Testament times that are included in some Christian Bibles (like the Roman Catholic and Orthodox canons) but are not part of the Hebrew Bible or most Protestant Bibles.

is a theological belief from early Christian history, named after Apollinaris of Laodicea. It taught that Jesus Christ had a human body and a human soul but did not have a human mind or rational spirit; instead, the divine Logos (Word) took the place of Jesus’ human mind. Essentially, this view denied that Jesus was fully human in every aspect.

means the reasoned defense or explanation of the Christian faith. The word comes from the Greek apologia, meaning “a defense” or “a reply.” It’s about explaining why we believe what we believe and addressing doubts or objections people might have about Christianity.

comes from the Greek word apostolos, which means “one who is sent out” or “messenger.” In the Bible, an apostle is someone who is specially chosen and sent by Jesus Christ to spread His message and establish the early Church.

means “chief angel” or “principal angel.” It comes from the Greek archangelos, combining arch- (meaning chief or principal) and angelos (meaning messenger or angel). So, an archangel is a high-ranking angel, often seen as a leader among angels.

is actually a historical theological belief that arose in the early centuries of Christianity, but it’s important to understand it in light of what the Bible teaches.

is a term related to Christian beliefs about salvation and free will, based on the teachings of Jacobus Arminius, a theologian from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. While Arminianism itself is a theological system developed after the biblical period, it tries to interpret and apply biblical truths, especially about God’s grace and human choice.

refers to the event when Jesus Christ, after His resurrection, physically rose up to heaven and took His place at the right hand of God the Father. It marks the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of His heavenly reign.

generally refers to a lifestyle characterized by self-discipline, self-denial, and often abstaining from certain pleasures or comforts for spiritual reasons.

means that God is self-existent and self-sufficient—He depends on nothing or no one outside Himself for His existence or being. He is the uncaused Cause, eternal and independent.

in the Bible refers to the reconciliation between God and humanity—how our sins are dealt with so that we can be restored to a right relationship with God.

means biblically:

• Symbol of cleansing and forgiveness
• Identification with Christ
• Public declaration of faith
• Commanded by Jesus
• A new beginning

according to the Bible, refers to showing great disrespect or irreverence toward God, His name, His character, or sacred things connected to Him.

refers to a theological system developed from the teachings of John Calvin, a Reformer in the 16th century. Calvinism tries to explain key biblical doctrines about salvation, God’s sovereignty, and grace.

in a biblical context refers to the official list or collection of books that are recognized as inspired by God and authoritative for faith and practice.

is a theological idea that comes from how some Christians understand certain spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament.

comes from the Greek word charisma, which means “gift” or “grace.” In a Christian context, it refers to believers who emphasize and practice the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially the miraculous ones like speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and more.

refers to a special class of heavenly beings or angels mentioned in the Bible.

means the sacred sharing or participation in the body and blood of Jesus Christ through the bread and the cup.

is the view that free will and determinism are compatible. In the Reformed theological perspective, this is often applied to human choices under God’s providence and divine sovereignty.

is the belief that men and women have different but complementary roles in the family and church, created by God to work together harmoniously.

is a way some people try to interpret the Bible in harmony with modern science.

refers to the profound spiritual change when a person turns away from sin and turns toward God, beginning a new life in Christ and responding to the gospel call.

is a philosophical reasoning that points to God as the First Cause or Uncaused Cause of everything that exists.

is a sacred agreement or promise between God and His people.

is the belief that God is the direct creator of the universe, life, and everything in existence, as described in the Bible, especially in the book of Genesis.