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• nestorianism

  An early heresy dividing Christ into two persons, human and divine, rejected by orthodox Christianity.
• new covenant

  The new divine agreement established by Jesus Christ, superseding the Mosaic covenant.
• new testament

  It is the second part of the Christian Bible, covering Jesus Christ's life, teachings, death, resurrection, and early church history.
• nicaea creed

  A foundational statement of Christian faith formulated at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
• novitiate

  The period of training and preparation for entering a religious order.
• old covenant

  The covenant between God and Israel established through Moses.
• old testament

  The first part of the Christian Bible, corresponding broadly to the Hebrew Scriptures.
• omnipotence

  The attribute of God being all-powerful.
• omnipotent God

  Signifies unlimited power, capable of doing anything logically possible.
• omnipresence

  The attribute of God being present everywhere at all times.
• omnipresent God

  Means God exists everywhere simultaneously, fully present in all creation without being limited by space.
• omniscience

  The attribute of God possessing complete and infinite knowledge.
• omniscient God

  Describes how God has complete knowledge of all things—past, present, and future.
• ordination

  The sacramental act of consecrating someone to the ministry of the Church.
• original sin

  The doctrine that humanity inherits a sinful nature due to Adam and Eve's disobedience.
• ornaments

  Decorative objects used in worship or clerical vestments.
• orthodox

  Means "right belief" or adherence to core Christian doctrines as defined by scripture and tradition, contrasting with heresy.
• orthodoxy

  Correct belief and adherence to accepted doctrine, especially in Christianity.
• parable

  A simple story used by Jesus to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons.
• paraclete

  A term for the Holy Spirit as an advocate, helper, or comforter.
• parousia/ second coming

  The anticipated second coming of Christ at the end of the age.
• pastoral care

  The support and guidance provided by church leaders to their congregants.
• patriarch

  A principal bishop in Eastern Orthodoxy or senior leaders in the early Church.
• patristics

  The study of the early Church Fathers and their writings.
• penal substitution

  The doctrine that Christ took the penalty for sin on behalf of humanity.