Theology

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• immanence (God’s)

  The doctrine that God is present and active within His creation, sustaining and upholding all things.
• immutability (of God)

  The theological belief that God is unchanging in His nature, character, purpose, and promises.
• incarnation

  The Christian doctrine that God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.
• incarnational ministry

  A ministry approach that emphasizes living out and embodying the presence of Christ in the world.
• indulgence

  In Catholic theology, the remission of temporal punishment due to sin, granted by the Church under certain conditions.
• inspiration (biblical)

  The doctrine that the Holy Spirit guided the human authors of the Bible, making the Scriptures the authoritative Word of God.
• intercession

  The act of praying or mediating on behalf of others.
• irenaeus

  An early Church Father known for his defense of orthodox Christianity and his theology of recapitulation.
• isagogics

  The introductory study of biblical texts, providing background and context.
• islam (theological views on)

  Theological perspectives and interpretations concerning Islam. Islam is a monotheistic faith that focuses on the teaching of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad
• Jesus Christ

  The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the incarnate Son of God, Savior, and Lord.
• Johannine literature

  The New Testament writings traditionally attributed to John, including the Gospel, Epistles, and Revelation.
• just war theory

  A doctrine outlining conditions under which war can be morally justified.
• justification

  The act by which God declares a sinner righteous by faith through grace.
• justification by christ

  The act by which God declares a sinner righteous through Christ.
• justification by faith

  The Protestant doctrine that faith alone in Jesus Christ is the basis for being justified before God.
• justification by grace

  The act by which God declares a sinner righteous through grace.
• kenosis

  The theological concept of Christ's self-emptying His divine attributes to become human.
• kingdom ethics

  Ethical teachings of Jesus regarding living according to the values of God's kingdom.
• kingdom of God

  The reign or rule of God over all creation, both present and future reality.
• kingdom parables

  Teachings of Jesus using parables to describe the nature of God's kingdom.
• koinonia

  The Christian fellowship or communion of believers within the church.
• lapsarian

  Order of God’s decrees
• lapsarianism

  A theological doctrine discussing the order of God's decrees in salvation history, especially election and the fall.
• lent

  A 40-day Christian season of fasting, prayer, and penance leading up to Easter, commemorating Jesus' wilderness temptation.