Glossary

Glossary

Review the lesson glossary terms below. Glossary terms may be included in quiz questions.

Apology

(an apologetic; Greek: a defense) – In the New Testament, the Greek noun and verb forms of “apology” (apologia) appear frequently in the sense of a verbal defense or explanation of one’s conduct or opinions.

Epistle

(Greek epistole, “epistle,” “letter”) – The term “epistle” indicates a form of written communication between two persons or parties, private or official. The epistle is among the oldest and most abundantly preserved types of texts from antiquity.

Grace

(Greek charis) – The word “grace” was adopted by Paul and other New Testament writers to declare the ways of God with sinful people. He used it to point to the unique and unmerited acts of God to save sinners through Jesus Christ.

Judaizing

The process of adopting Jewish religious and cultural practices, as a requirement for salvation.

Justification

In a legal sense, declaring just or righteous. In the biblical sense, justification is by faith (Ro 3:22-28), which rests upon the pure grace of God and is itself, therefore, His gift (Eph 2:8).