The Q Source, often referred to simply as "Q" (from the German word Quelle, meaning "source"), is a hypothetical written collection of Jesus' sayings that some scholars believe was used as a source by the authors of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. This theory is part...

Pseudonymous writings, also known as pseudepigrapha, refer to texts written by individuals who falsely claim the name of a well-known figure, usually to lend authority or credibility to their work. In the context of early Christian literature, this term often refers...

Prosperity Theology, also known as the "Prosperity Gospel," is a controversial belief system within some Christian circles that teaches that God desires for His followers to be materially wealthy, physically healthy, and successful in all areas of life. This theology...

Prophecy in the Christian worldview is understood as a divine communication, typically involving the revelation of God's will, plans, or future events. Prophets in the Bible served as messengers of God, delivering His word to His people. Christian theology sees...

Probationism is a theological concept that posits that after death, souls enter a state of probation or a period of testing, during which they can achieve salvation or damnation. This idea is not widely accepted in mainstream Christian theology and is often associated...

Presuppositionalism is a method of Christian apologetics that argues the truth of Christian faith by asserting that the Christian worldview is the only basis for rational thought. It holds that all reasoning is ultimately circular because everyone presupposes the...

Premillennialism is a Christian eschatological view that interprets the return of Jesus Christ as occurring before (pre-) a literal thousand-year reign (the millennium) on earth. According to premillennialists, Christ will return to establish His kingdom, during which...

Postmillennialism is an eschatological view within Christianity that interprets the "millennium"—a period described in Revelation 20:1-6—as a future golden age of peace, righteousness, and prosperity that will occur before the return of Jesus Christ. In this view, the...

Pneumatology is the branch of Christian theology that focuses on the study of the Holy Spirit (from the Greek word "pneuma," meaning "spirit" or "breath"). It examines the personhood, nature, and work of the Holy Spirit in the world, the Church, and the lives of...

Pentecostalism is a Christian movement that emphasizes the direct personal experience of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, as evidenced by speaking in tongues (glossolalia), prophecy, healing, and other spiritual gifts. Emerging in the early 20th century,...

Patripassianism is a term used in early Christian theology to describe a specific form of the heresy known as Modalism or Sabellianism. Patripassianism posits that God the Father suffered and died on the cross, effectively collapsing the distinction between the Father...

The Paschal Candle is a large, white candle used in liturgical churches, particularly within Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and some Methodist traditions, during the Easter season and at other significant liturgical events such as baptisms and funerals. The...