| Acts of the Apostles |
the fifth book of the New Testament of the Christian Bible, believed to have been written by Luke, which describes the work of Jesus Christ as it was carried on after his death by his apostles. |
| A.D. |
abbreviation of "anno Domini" (Latin); in the year of the Lord, or, since the birth of Jesus Christ (used in designating dates). |
| advent |
(cap.) the coming of Jesus Christ, or the period including four Sundays before Christmas. [1/2 definitions] |
| Adventist |
an adherent of any of several Christian denominations that believe in the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ. |
| Agnus Dei |
a lamb as a symbol of Jesus Christ; Lamb of God. [1/2 definitions] |
| annunciation |
(cap.) the angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary of Jesus Christ's incarnation, or the Christian celebration of this on March 25. [1/2 definitions] |
| antichrist |
an enemy of Jesus Christ. [2 definitions] |
| apostle |
(sometimes cap.) one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who were sent forth to spread his teachings. [1/3 definitions] |
| Apostles' Creed |
a profession of faith in Christianity that is popularly attributed to Jesus Christ's apostles and often spoken as part of some worship services. |
| apostolic |
having to do with Jesus Christ's apostles or their teachings. [1/2 definitions] |
| apostolic succession |
a doctrine of certain Christian faiths that their bishops are the successors in an unbroken line to the apostles of Jesus Christ. |
| Arianism |
the doctrines of Arius, who believed that Jesus Christ was not of the same substance or nature as God, but was the highest of created beings. |
| ascension |
(cap.) in Christian theology, the bodily ascent of Jesus Christ to heaven, after his death. [1/3 definitions] |
| Ascension Day |
the fortieth day following Easter, observing the ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| atonement |
(cap.) in Christianity, the bringing into harmony of God and man through Jesus Christ's life and sacrifice. [1/3 definitions] |
| bambino |
an image of Jesus Christ as a child. [1/2 definitions] |
| beatitude |
(often cap.) any of the nine declarations of blessedness in the Sermon on the Mount, made by Jesus Christ. [1/2 definitions] |
| Bethlehem |
a hill town north of Jerusalem in Israeli-occupied Jordan, traditionally considered the birthplace of Jesus Christ. |
| Calvary |
according to the New Testament, the place near Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified; Golgotha. [1/2 definitions] |
| Candlemas |
a Christian religious celebration held on February 2, in which the blessing of candles for sacred use is performed to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus Christ in the temple. |
| century |
one of successive periods of one hundred years, usu. counted before or after the birth of Jesus Christ. [1/2 definitions] |