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| absolution |
in Christian theology, a declaration of forgiveness of one's sins by a priest after confession and penance. [1/3 definitions] |
| absolve |
in Christian theology, to grant pardon or remission of sins to. [1/3 definitions] |
| antichrist |
(cap.) in Christian theology, the formidable opponent of Jesus Christ who is predicted to appear before the Second Coming. [1/2 definitions] |
| apologetics |
(used with a sing. verb) the branch of theology dealing with the defense and proof of a religious faith, esp. Christianity. |
| archangel |
a high-ranking celestial being, esp. in medieval Christian theology, a member of the nine orders of angels. [1/2 definitions] |
| ascension |
(cap.) in Christian theology, the bodily ascent of Jesus Christ to heaven, after his death. [1/3 definitions] |
| charisma |
in theology, an ability miraculously conferred by the divine spirit. [1/2 definitions] |
| charity |
in Christian theology, unselfish spiritual love for others. [1/5 definitions] |
| damn |
in theology, to condemn to suffering in hell. [1/11 definitions] |
| devil |
(often cap.) in Christian theology, the chief spirit of evil, master of Hell, and enemy of God; Satan (prec. by "the"). [1/8 definitions] |
| divinity |
theology, esp. Christian. [1/4 definitions] |
| dualism |
in theology, the belief that two opposing principles, good and evil, govern the world, or the belief that man has two basic natures, physical and spiritual. [1/3 definitions] |
| dulia |
in Roman Catholic theology, the veneration of saints and angels. |
| father |
(cap.) in Christian theology, God. [1/10 definitions] |
| hypostasis |
in Christian theology, the singular, unique nature of God, the equal divinity of each person of the Trinity, and the incorporation of the fullness of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ. [1/4 definitions] |
| Judgment Day |
in Christian theology, the day of God's last judgment; day of reckoning; doomsday. |
| liberation theology |
a kind of Catholic theology, practiced esp. by clergy members in Central and South America, advocating social activism against political, economic, or social oppression. |
| limbo1 |
(often cap.) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. [1/2 definitions] |
| Lucifer |
in Christian theology, the rebellious archangel who was cast out of heaven by God; Satan. |
| naturalism |
in theology, the doctrine that religious truth derives from nature rather than from revelation. [1/3 definitions] |
| polemics |
in theology, a means of resolving doctrinal disputes by controversy rather than conciliation. [1/2 definitions] |
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