Christian Terminology

The specialized vocabulary of Christian theology, liturgy, and spirituality, including Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Syriac, and modern ecclesiastical terms that shape doctrinal expression, worship, and biblical interpretation.

• Biblical languages

  • Hebrew terms in the New Testament

  • Greek terms in Christian theology

  • Aramaic phrases in the Bible

• Latin terminology in Christianity

• Ecclesiastical Greek vocabulary

• Syriac Christianity and terminology

• Translation and transliteration issues

• Neologisms in theological development

• Messiah (Christianity)

• Christ

• Son of God

• Son of Man

• Kingdom of God

• Grace in Christianity

• Faith in Christianity

• Sin

• Salvation (Christianity)

• Atonement in Christianity

• Justification (theology)

• Sanctification

• Glorification (theology)

• Repentance

• Redemption (theology)

• New birth (Christianity)

• Covenant (biblical)

• Trinity

• Homoousion

• Hypostasis (Christianity)

• Hypostatic union

• Incarnation (Christianity)

• Kenosis

• Logos (Christianity)

• Theotokos

• Filioque

• Procession of the Holy Spirit

• Sacrament

• Eucharist

• Baptism

• Confirmation (sacrament)

• Penance (Catholic Church)

• Anointing of the Sick

• Holy Orders

• Matrimony (Catholic Church)

• Transubstantiation

• Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist

• Host (Holy Communion)

• Altar

• Tabernacle (Catholicism)

• Liturgical calendar

• Vestments

• Chalice

• Thurible

• Agnus Dei

• Kyrie

• Sanctus

• Contemplation

• Lectio Divina

• Dark night of the soul

• Theosis (Eastern Orthodox theology)

• Spiritual marriage

• Beatific vision

• Mortification (theology)

• Interior castle

• Apophatic theology

• Anamnesis (Christianity)

• Mystagogical catechesis

• Creed

• Apostles’ Creed

• Nicene Creed

• Athanasian Creed

• Confession of faith

• Justification by faith

• Sola fide

• Sola scriptura

• Total depravity

• Limited atonement

• Perseverance of the saints

• Predestination

• Imputed righteousness

• Original sin

• Concupiscence

• Bishop

• Archbishop

• Patriarch

• Metropolitan bishop

• Presbyter

• Priesthood (Christianity)

• Deacon

• Pope

• Curia

• See (ecclesiastical)

• Synod

• Ecumenical council

• Canon (canon law)

• Excommunication