Archives: Glossary Terms

A parable is a brief story with a setting, an action, and a result. A prominent aspect of Jesus’ teaching was telling parables to illustrate…

ParaenesisParaenesis is advice, counsel, or exhortation.  The latter parts of many of the New Testament letters are paraenetic in nature (“I appeal to you, therefore,…

The parousiaThe parousia refers to the second coming of Christ in glory and triumph. This apocalyptic event fulfills various end-of-time prophecies such as the resurrection…

Passion is the theological term used to describe Jesus’ suffering prior to and including his crucifixion. The PassionPassion is the theological term used to describe…

Passover commemorates the deliverance of the Hebrew people from Egypt as described in the book of Exodus. It is celebrated with worship and a meal…

The Pastoral EpistlesThe Pastoral Epistles are the New Testament letters of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. They are described as pastoral because they are…

Originally patriarchs were men who exercised authority over an extended family or tribe. The book of Genesis introduces AbrahamGod promised that Abraham would become the…