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• pentateuch

  The first five books of the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to Moses.
• pentecost

  The event when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, empowering them for ministry.
• pentecostal church

  A Protestant Christian denomination emphasizing direct personal experiences with the Holy Spirit, often marked by speaking in tongues, healing, and expressive worship stemming from the biblical event of Pentecost.
• pentecostalism

  A Christian movement emphasizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues.
• perichoresis

  The interpenetration and indwelling of the three Persons of the Trinity.
• pharisaism

  The beliefs and practices associated with the Pharisees, a Jewish religious group in Jesus' time.
• pharisee

  A member of the Jewish sect known for strict adherence to the Law.
• pneuma

  Greek for "spirit," often referring to the Holy Spirit.
• pneumatological gifts

  Spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church.
• pneumatology

  The study of the Holy Spirit and His work.
• polity (church governance)

  The system and structure of church leadership and organization.
• postliberal theology

  A theological movement emphasizing the narrative and community aspects of faith over liberal rationalism.
• postmodern theology

  Theology engaging postmodern philosophy, questioning absolute truths and embracing pluralism.
• praxis

  The practical application of theological ideas in everyday life.
• predestinarianism

  The belief that God predetermines who will be saved and who will not.
• predestination

  The doctrine that God has foreordained all that will happen, especially salvation.
• prolegomena

  Introductory remarks or preliminary explanations in theological works.
• prophecy

  A message from God delivered through a prophet.
• prophet

  It comes from Greek prophētēs, meaning “one who speaks for another.” A person chosen by God to deliver divine messages.
• prophetic literature

  Biblical writings containing predictions and calls to repentance.
• propitiation

  The act of appeasing God's wrath through Christ's sacrifice.
• protestant

  It comes from Latin protestari, meaning “to declare publicly.” Refers to Christians who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation, emphasizing Scripture and justification by faith.
• protestantism

  Christian denominations that originated from the Reformation, rejecting papal authority and emphasizing Scripture alone.
• psalm

  A sacred song or hymn, especially in the biblical Book of Psalms.
• psalmody

  The singing or chanting of Psalms in worship.