Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms: A Handy Guide for Students and Pastors

Frequently asked questions about the church often include the many cliches, theological terms, and vernacular used by ministers and laymen. Many of these terms originated from scripture or tradition, perhaps taken from Greek or Latin words, or from the old English vernacular of the King James Version. The following are many of such terms and their meaning:

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