Names & Titles
This famous author of The Chronicles of Narnia famously argued that Jesus was either a Liar, a Lunatic, or the Lord.
C.S Lewis
This is the highest form of worship, reserved strictly for God alone.
Latria
Translated literally as "good news," these four books tell the story of Jesus' life.
Gospel
Translating to "House of Bread," this is the city where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem
This Greek term, meaning "Mother of God," was officially defended at the Council of Ephesus.
Theotokos
This is the honor shown to saints and holy people
Dulia
Derived from the Greek for "the same eye," this term describes the shared perspective of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Synoptic
Matthew’s Gospel focuses heavily on this Davidic concept, which Jesus came to fulfill.
The Kingdom
Roman historian who wrote about Jesus.
Tacitus
A special level of honor—above the saints but below God—reserved specifically for the Virgin Mary.
Hyperdulia
These specific sections of Matthew and Luke focus on the birth and early years of Jesus.
Infancy Narratives
These signs or wonders, such as healings, are acts that can only be explained by divine power.
Miracles
Meaning "the anointed one," this title identifies Jesus as the promised savior of Israel.
Messiah
This term refers to the "taking on of flesh" by the Second Person of the Trinity.
Incarnation
Jesus used these short, symbolic stories to illustrate truths about the Kingdom of God.
Parables
These eight "blessings" were delivered by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount.
Beatitudes
This title for Mary recalls the prophecy of Simeon regarding the "sword" that would pierce her heart.
Our Lady of Sorrows
Irenaeus used this term to describe Jesus as the "new head" of humanity, summarizing all things in Himself.
Recapitulation
This literary pattern (ABC/CBA) is often used in scripture to emphasize a central point.
Chiasm
In this northern location, Peter made his famous confession: "You are the Christ."
Caesarea Philippi