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Sanctification

The act of making people and things holy

Saving Grace

The 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

Septuagint

Greek translation of the Old Testament

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