This is a glossary of theology terms, with the exception of the terms present on the cults, heresies, and disagreements page.
Angelology – – The systematic theology branch that addresses what angels are
Bibliology – The systematic theology branch that addresses the Bible
Christology – The systematic theology branch that addresses God as Jesus Christ
Christophany – A direct and personal encounter with Jesus Christ
Demonology – The systematic theology branch that addresses fallen angels
Ecclesiology – The systematic theology branch that addresses the Church
Eschatology – The systematic theology branch that addresses the end times and Jesus returning
Evangelism – Various forms of sharing the Gospel to the world
Elect – The people who God has predestined for eternal life, most prominently shown in Ephesians 1:4-6
Futurism – The view that God’s prophecies, especially in John’s Revelation, will happen in the future
Gospel – The good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection and what it means
Grace – In the Bible, refers to good things God gives when He didn’t need to, contrast with mercy
Harmatiology – The systematic theology branch that addresses sin
Hermeneutics – The theory and method of interpreting what the Bible says
Historicism – The view that God’s prophecies, especially in John’s Revelation, are happening throughout history as clear eras and epochs
Idealism – The view that God’s prophecies, especially in John’s Revelation, are allegorical and happen symbolically throughout history
Imputation – Transferring the judgment of sin from one individual to another, part of Levitical law, as well as Christ’s work
Justification – God’s legal status regarding our eternal state, contrast with regeneration and sanctification
Levitical law – A Hebrew tribe descended from Levi who was responsible for maintaining the Jewish temple
Kenosis – The theology surrounding how Jesus “emptied himself”
Mariology – The systematic theology branch that addresses the Virgin Mary (but only for Catholics)
Mercy – In the Bible, refers to bad things God doesn’t gives when He had every right to, contrast with grace
Missiology – The systematic theology branch that addresses evangelism
Orthopraxy – The systematic theology branch that addresses the correct way to behave and live as Christians
Paterology – The systematic theology branch that addresses God as the Father
Perichoresis – aka Circumincession, the relationship between the three persons of God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
Pneumatology – The systematic theology branch that addresses God as the Holy Spirit
Predestination – God’s knowledge ahead of time about where people will be in eternity, often refers to discussions and controversy about the elect
Preterism – The view that God’s prophecies, especially in John’s Revelation, are referring to things that have already happened (e.g., the fall of Rome)
Propitiation – Turning away punishment through an offering that makes peace
Regeneration – God’s work to build His elect into what He wants them to be, contrast with justification and sanctification
Reconciliation – Specific concept in the Bible referring to putting away a conflict
Sanctification – God setting apart something for a spiritual purpose, implies decisions on our end, contrast with justification and regeneration
Soteriology – The systematic theology branch that addresses how salvation works
Systematic theology – A philosophically rigorous exploration of the various aspects of Christianity’s beliefs
Teleology – The systematic theology branch that addresses God’s reasoning
Theophany – A direct and personal encounter with God
Theological anthropology – The systematic theology branch that addresses who people are with respect to God creating us