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SanctificationThe act of making people and things holy | |
Saving GraceThe application of the eternal benefits of Christ’s perfect life, death, resurrection, ascension and glorious return to those who receive him as Lord and savior | |
SeptuagintGreek translation of the Old Testament. | |
SessionTheological term used to refer to Jesus' ministry of intercession, while seated at the right hand of God the Father. | |
SheolHebrew term used in the Old Testament to refer to the place of the departed spirits, both the righteous and the wicked | |
SimplicityWhen used in theology in reference to God, it means that God's essence consists of only one substance. | |
SingularityWhen used in theology in reference to God, it means that He is the only true God. | |
Sola ScripturaLatin phrase meaning "Scripture alone," one of the basic principles of the Reformation | |
SoulAll the inner, non-physical aspects of our being | |
Special RevelationGod’s direct involvement, or his use of messengers, to make his existence, nature, presence, actions and will known to limited portions of humanity | |