Righteousness

Being in right standing with God, either through perfect obedience or by faith in Christ.

Sacrament

A sacred rite recognised as a means of grace or public demonstration of faith (e.g., Baptism, Communion).

Salvation

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, granted by God’s grace through faith in Jesus.

Sanctification

The process by which believers grow in holiness, becoming more like Christ.

Scripture

The inspired Word of God; the Bible containing Old and New Testaments.

Sin

Any thought, action, or condition that separates humans from God’s perfect will.

Soteriology

The branch of theology dealing with salvation, its process, and its effects.

Tabernacle

The portable sanctuary God instructed Israel to build as a place of worship in the wilderness.

Temple

The holy place in Jerusalem where God’s presence dwelled and sacrifices were made in the Old Testament.

Theology

The study of God and religious belief, broadly covering all aspects of the Christian faith.