Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:46 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: We Believe in Jesus (We Believe in Jesus)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-2
I

Incarnation

Refers to Jesus' permanent assumption of a human nature.
M

Messiah

Hebrew word meaning "Anointed one." Translated into Greek as "Christos."
O

Ontological

Term that means "related to being." It is used to refer to the Trinity when speaking of the fact that all three persons possess divine attributes.

P

Passion

When speaking of Jesus, it refers to His suffering and death.
R

Repentance

Turning from sin toward Jesus
S

Session

Technical word in theology for Jesus'ongoing rule and governing from the place of majesty and power in heaven
T

Trinity

Theological term used to express the fact that God is one essence in three persons.
Y

Yahweh

Name often used for God in the Old Testament, often translated as "Lord." It comes from the phrase, "I am that I am."