Bibliolatry is a term used to describe the excessive reverence or worship of the Bible, elevating it to a status that may overshadow the worship of God Himself. This concept is often used pejoratively to critique the misuse of the Bible when it is treated as an object...

Biblical Inspiration refers to the belief that the Scriptures are divinely influenced, meaning that God guided the human authors in writing the Bible, ensuring that what they wrote is His Word. This doctrine is foundational to Christianity because it underpins the...

Biblical Inerrancy is the doctrine that the Bible, in its original manuscripts, is without error in all that it affirms. This belief holds that because the Scriptures are divinely inspired by God, they are completely trustworthy and accurate in everything they teach,...

Biblical Translation (Bible Translation) is the process of rendering the texts of the Bible from their original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—into other languages so that people across different cultures and linguistic backgrounds can access and understand the...

Beatification is a step in the Roman Catholic process of declaring a deceased person to be "blessed" and is the stage immediately preceding canonization, or sainthood. This practice is particularly associated with the Catholic Church, which views beatification as...

The Beatific Vision refers to the ultimate direct encounter and sight of God that the redeemed will experience in heaven. In Christian theology, particularly within Roman Catholicism, the Beatific Vision is considered the final and perfect fulfillment of human...

Baptismal Regeneration is the belief that baptism is not only a symbolic act but also a means of grace through which God imparts spiritual regeneration (the new birth) and the forgiveness of sins. This doctrine is held by several Christian traditions, including Roman...

The Azusa Street Revival was a significant religious movement that began in 1906 in Los Angeles, California. It is widely regarded as the catalyst for the global spread of Pentecostalism, a Christian movement characterized by an emphasis on the direct experience of...

Autocephaly is a term used within Eastern Orthodox and, to some extent, Oriental Orthodox Christianity to describe a church that has the right to govern itself independently of external authority, particularly without the oversight of another higher-ranking church...

The Authority of Scripture refers to the belief that the Bible, as the inspired Word of God, holds supreme authority over all aspects of faith, doctrine, and practice in the life of a Christian. This concept is central to Christianity, particularly within...

The Augsburg Confession is one of the most important documents of the Protestant Reformation, serving as the primary confession of faith for the Lutheran Church. Drafted by Philipp Melanchthon and presented at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, the document outlines the...

Understanding the Attributes of God is foundational to Christian theology and spirituality. These attributes describe God's inherent characteristics and nature, as revealed in the Bible. The study of God’s attributes helps believers gain a deeper understanding of who...