Perseverance of the Saints is a doctrine within Christian theology that asserts that those who are truly born again and justified by faith will persevere in their faith until the end of their lives, ultimately securing eternal salvation. This doctrine is closely...

Limited Atonement is a doctrine rooted in Reformed theology, particularly within the framework of Calvinism. It is one of the five points of Calvinism, often summarized by the acronym TULIP, which also includes Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Irresistible...

Universal Atonement is a theological doctrine that asserts that Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross was for the benefit of all people, without exception. This doctrine contrasts with Limited Atonement, which holds that Christ's atonement was specifically for...

Resistible Grace is a theological doctrine associated with Arminianism, a branch of Protestant theology that stands in contrast to Calvinism. The doctrine asserts that while God’s grace is extended to all individuals, enabling them to respond to the gospel, this grace...

Conditional Election is a doctrine in Christian theology, particularly associated with Arminianism, that asserts God's election (or choosing) of individuals for salvation is based on His foreknowledge of their faith. In contrast to the Calvinist doctrine of...

Free Will is a central concept in Christian theology that refers to the ability of human beings to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by divine intervention. The doctrine of free will is crucial for understanding human responsibility, sin,...

Canonical hours, also known as the Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours, refer to the division of the day in Christian monastic practice for prayer and Scripture reading at specific times. This practice is rooted in the Jewish tradition of praying at set times...

Canon Law refers to the body of laws and regulations developed or adopted by ecclesiastical authority for the governance of the Christian church and its members. These laws address a wide range of issues, including church doctrine, administration, liturgy, discipline,...

The Breviary is a liturgical book used by priests, monks, and other clerics for praying the canonical hours throughout the day. These canonical hours, also known as the Divine Office or Liturgy of the Hours, structure the daily schedule of prayer and worship in many...

Binitarianism is a theological perspective that acknowledges two persons within the Godhead: God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ), while typically either downplaying or omitting the Holy Spirit as a distinct person of the Trinity. This view contrasts with the...

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...