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Tag: Names and Terminology

These articles describe “Christian-ese” terms that may not be immediately familiar or meaningful to those outside or new to Christianity.

Living Water

Christian, tell me why did Jesus say He was the source of “Living Water”? What is meant by that?

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Pharisees

Christian, tell me why do you use the term “Pharisee” as derogatory? What does it mean?

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Hands and Feet

Christian, tell me why do you call yourself the “hands and feet” of Christ? What do you mean by that?

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Before and After

Christian, tell me why is the Bible divided into an “Old” vs. a “New” testament? What is the difference between the two?

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Doxology

Christian, tell me why do you sing something called a “Doxology”? What is that?

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Rock of Ages

Christian, tell me why do you refer to God as a rock? You sing songs like “Rock of Ages” and “On Christ, the Solid Rock”. What do you mean by those?

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Deacons

Christian, tell me why do you call your leaders “deacons”? Why do some churches not allow women to be deacons, but others do?

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Apostles

Christian, tell me why are some Bible folks called “Apostles”? What does that mean?

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Promised Land

Christian, tell me why do you talk and sing about “crossing the river” to the “Promised Land”?

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