Early heresy from the first centuries after Christ. Among other things, they believed that material things were evil, including the human body, which was a prison of the human soul. They consequently believed that God would never take on the form of human flesh, and therefore denied that Jesus was both God and man.

Greek term used in the New Testament, usually meaning the abode of wicked souls, but sometimes referring to the place of both the righteous and the wicked

Greek word (transliteration) for "holy"

Belief in the existence of many gods, but offering special dedication on one primary god

Theologian from Rome (c 170 – c 236 A.D.). Wrote Against the Heresy of One Noetus, in which he defended the Scriptures as our final authority in doctrine.

Morally pure, free from sin and corruption, set apart for use in special service to God

Means "person." The term was used in the early centuries after Christ to express the doctrine that the divine nature and the human nature of Christ are united in one "person."

Phrase used in early theology to express the doctrine that the divine and human natures of Christ are united in one person

A divine gift of knowledge or understanding that is primarily cognitive. It refers to the work of the Holy Spirit as he helps people understand God's revelation.

Term used to describe attributes of God that can NOT be communicated to man, such as His omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and eternality