Theology

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• sacrament of confession

  From Latin conversion, meaning “turning around.” Refers to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where believers return to God through repentance and absolution.
• sacramentality

  The quality of being sacramental or having sacred significance.
• sacrificial system

  The Old Testament system of animal sacrifices for atonement of sins.
• sadducees

  From Hebrew tsadoq, meaning “righteous.” A Jewish sect denying resurrection and emphasizing the written Law.
• salutary grace

  The grace of God that brings about salvation and sanctification in believers.
• salvation

  Deliverance from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ.
• sancta trinitas

  Latin for 'Holy Trinity,' the doctrine of one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• sanctification

  The process of becoming holy and set apart for God’s purposes.
• sanhedrin

  The ancient Jewish council or supreme court in Jerusalem.
• satan

  The adversary or accuser, representing evil and opposition to God.
• semantics (biblical)

  The study of meaning in biblical texts.
• sensus fidelium

  The sense of faith possessed by the whole Christian community as a guide to truth.
• septuagint

  The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
• shalom/peace

  Hebrew word meaning peace, completeness, and welfare.
• shema

  A central Jewish prayer affirming the oneness of God.
• sin

  From Old English synn, meaning “offense.” A moral act of rebellion or disobedience against God’s will.
• sinlessness of Christ

  The belief that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life.
• social gospel

  A movement emphasizing Christianity’s role in addressing social justice and societal issues.
• sola fidei

  By faith alone.
• sola christus

  By Christ alone.
• sola gratia

  By grace alone.
• soli deo gloria

  Glory to God alone.
• sola scriptura

  By scripture.
• soteriology

  The study of salvation through Jesus Christ.
• spiritual warfare

  The Christian’s struggle against evil spiritual forces.