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Session

Theological term used to refer to Jesus' ministry of intercession, while seated at the right hand of God the Father.

Sheol

Hebrew term used in the Old Testament to refer to the place of the departed spirits, both the righteous and the wicked

Simplicity

When used in theology in reference to God, it means that God's essence consists of only one substance.

Singularity

When used in theology in reference to God, it means that He is the only true God.

Sola Scriptura

Latin phrase meaning "Scripture alone," one of the basic principles of the Reformation

Soul

All the inner, non-physical aspects of our being

Special Revelation

God’s direct involvement, or his use of messengers, to make his existence, nature, presence, actions and will known to limited portions of humanity

T

Tertullian

Early Christian writer (160-220 A.D.) from Carthage. (His name is written in several different ways, sometimes ending in "-us.") He referred to the "Roman Creed" by this name around 200 A.D.

U

Undifferentiated monad

Term used to describe the belief that god is absolutely one, with no distinction between persons

Y

Yahweh

Biblical name of God meaning Lord. Derives from "I AM" in Hebrew. It is the most intimate name of God, a proper name, used as early as the time of Seth.


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