Foundations & Methodology
Typology
Scripture that makes references to Jesus or Gospel truths
Christus Victor
Jesus as a rescuing Lord who takes us away from sin
Ecclesiology
The study of the Church and church order.
Futurism
The belief that most of Revelation takes place in the future.
Peter
The most prominent Apostle in the Gospels.
Apocalypse
An unveiling or making clear of something
Penal Substitution
Jesus substituting Himself for our punishments.
Covenantal Baptism
Places you within the "Household of God" and the community.
Premillennialism
Jesus returns before the millennium to reign on earth.
James
The near relative of Jesus, who was thrown from the Temple.
Descriptive
A statement explaining something that already exists.
Jesus is Apostolic
A messenger who tells us what God has said.
Egalitarianism
The view that gender does not determine what one can do.
Eschatology
The study of the "last things" or "end times".
Jude
A near relative of Christ, beheaded with an Axe.
Prescriptive
An order or instruction on how things should be
Jesus is Mosaic
One who gives instructions from God as a Son.
Memorial Baptism
A public declaration of faith that takes the Gospel seriously.
Preterism
The belief that most of Revelation occurred between 67–73 A.D.
Titus
Likely a Roman/Latin Christian who served in Crete.
Theosis
The process of becoming righteous as God is righteous
Gnostic
Someone who believes Christ was not actually human.
Complementarianism
That men and women have equal value but different roles.
Idealism
The belief that Revelation provides wisdom for specific circumstances.
Priest
Someone who "works and keeps" on God’s behalf.