Soteriology

The study of salvation, including its nature, process, and the doctrines that pertain to it.

3,230 items

Election

The doctrine that God chooses certain individuals or groups for salvation.

252 items

Predestination

The theological concept that God has eternally chosen those who will be saved.

797 items

Grace

God's unmerited favor toward humanity, essential to salvation and the Christian life.

2,566 items

Justification

The act of God declaring sinners to be righteous on account of faith in Christ.

1,116 items

Regeneration

The process of spiritual rebirth, typically through the Holy Spirit.

500 items

Sanctification

The ongoing process of spiritual growth and moral development in the life of a believer.

274 items

Preservation of the Saints

The belief that those who are truly saved will remain in faith and cannot lose salvation.

159 items

Atonement

The reconciliation between God and humanity brought about by the death of Christ.

112 items

Total Depravity

The doctrine that sin has affected all parts of human nature, rendering individuals unable to seek God independently.

189 items

Irresistible Grace

The belief that God's grace to save a person is effective and cannot be resisted.

119 items

The Law and the Gospel

The relationship between God’s law and the gospel of grace, and how they interact in salvation.

174 items

The Five Solas

Key theological principles of the Reformation, emphasizing Scripture, faith, grace, Christ, and God's glory.

310 items

Faith Alone

The doctrine that faith is the only means by which individuals receive salvation.

781 items

The Glory of God

A central theme emphasizing God's majesty and the ultimate aim of all creation.

333 items

Biblical Authority

The belief that the Bible is the ultimate authority in all matters of faith and practice.

364 items

Christology

The study of the person and work of Jesus Christ, including His divine and human natures.

775 items

The Trinity

The Christian doctrine of one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

26 items

Original Sin

The concept that humanity inherits a sinful nature resulting from Adam's fall.

84 items

Humanity

The theological implications of human beings created in the image of God and the fall into sin.

64 items

Worship

The act of honoring and glorifying God, including how it is conducted in the church.

122 items

The Holy Spirit

The third person of the Trinity, involved in the believer's life, including regeneration and sanctification.

116 items

Covenant Theology

A theological framework that interprets the Bible through the lens of covenants as a key aspect of God’s relationship with humanity.

336 items

Eschatology

The study of the last things, including the return of Christ, resurrection, and final judgment.

217 items

The Church

The community of believers called out by God, including its purpose and functions.

275 items

Discipleship

The process of following Christ and growing in faith and obedience.

597 items

Faith

Trusting in God and the promises of Scripture, essential for salvation.

367 items

Prayer

The act of communicating with God, essential for spiritual growth and relationship.

126 items

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