Theology

Anagogical Sense

A way of interpreting Scripture that views events in terms of their eternal significance, pointing to heaven or God's ultimate plan.

Spiritual Sense

A method of biblical interpretation that uncovers deeper meanings beyond the literal text, including allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses.

Literal Sense

The interpretation of Scripture that focuses on the plain meaning of the text within its historical and cultural context.

Allegorical Sense

Interpreting Scripture to find symbolic or deeper theological meanings, often relating to Christ.

Moral Sense

Interpreting Scripture to provide guidance for ethical and virtuous living.

Typology

A method of biblical interpretation where Old Testament events, persons, or symbols foreshadow New Testament realities, especially Christ.

Original Sin

The doctrine that humanity has inherited a fallen nature due to Adam and Eve's disobedience.

Guardian Angels

Angels assigned by God to protect and guide individuals.

New Covenant

The promise of a new relationship between God and humanity through Jesus Christ, fulfilling the Old Covenant.

Old Covenant

The agreements established between God and His people in the Old Testament, through figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses.

Pelagianism

A heretical belief that denies original sin, claiming humans can achieve salvation without divine grace.

New Adam

A title for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His role in undoing Adam's disobedience.

God’s Covenant with Noah

A promise made by God to Noah never to destroy the earth by flood again, symbolized by the rainbow.

Luke - What Books Did He Write?

Luke wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

Jesus - Meaning

Derived from the Hebrew name 'Yeshua', meaning 'God saves' or 'The Lord is salvation'.

Christ - Meaning

From the Greek 'Christos', meaning 'Anointed One', equivalent to the Hebrew 'Messiah'.

Passover

A Jewish feast commemorating the Israelites' liberation from Egypt, marked by the sacrifice of a lamb.

INRI

An abbreviation of 'Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum', meaning 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'.

Atonement

The reconciliation of humanity with God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Hosanna

A cry of praise or adoration, originally meaning 'Save us now!' in Hebrew.

Sedition

Conduct or speech inciting rebellion against authority; a charge against Jesus by the Romans.

Magisterium

The teaching authority of the Catholic Church, consisting of the Pope and bishops.

Second Creation Account

The more anthropocentric account of creation in Genesis 2, focusing on the creation of man and woman.

Paschal Mystery

The suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, which accomplishes humanity's redemption.

Natural Revelation

Knowledge of God and His attributes discovered through nature, reason, and creation.

Saul

The first king of Israel or the birth name of St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles.

God’s Covenant with David

God's promise that David's lineage would endure forever, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Immaculate Conception

The doctrine that Mary was conceived without original sin.

Synoptic Gospels

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share similar content, structure, and viewpoint.

Bethlehem

The birthplace of Jesus Christ, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.

Eucharist

The sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, where bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.