GLOSSARY
Amen
so be it; expression of sincerity used after prayer.
Angels
celestial beings who are God's ministering spirits.
Apocalypse
divine revelation; the Book of Revelation in the Bible.
Apostolic Days
period in Christian church history when the Apostles, the chosen disciples of Jesus, were alive.
Armageddon
according to Revelation, the place where the final war between the forces of good and evil will take place.
Baptism
immersion; Baptism of water means immersion in natural, þowing water; Baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to being filled with the promised Holy Spirit, and its evidence is the speaking of unknown tongues.
Bible
God's word to human beings in written form.
Christ
the Anointed; Jesusthe Savior foretold in Old Testament prophecies.
Church
assembly of people redeemed by the blood of Christ.
Church Board
group of members who have been elected to be responsible for religious, financial, and administrative duties in a local church.
Cross
structure erected to put criminals to death.
Crucifixion
death on the cross.
Deacon
member who has been ordained by the church to tend to the faith of the congregation, conduct sacraments, and set good examples for others.
Elder
title given to member who is at least 50 and has ministered in the Church for at least 7 years; his duties are the same as those of deacons.
Footwashing
sacrament establishing a spiritual relationship between a believer and Jesus Christ.
General Assembly (G.A.)
national coordination center set up to unify, coordinate, and direct the effort of all the churches.
Hallelujah
"Praise the Lord" in Hebrew; expression of praise and exaltation.
Heavenly Kingdom
eternal dwelling place beyond the physical realm that God has prepared for the saved ones.
Hell
place of extreme torment, prepared for Satan and souls of the unsaved.
Holy Communion
sacrament remembering and proclaiming the Lord's death. Participants partake of one unleavened bread and grape juice, which spiritually become the body and blood of Jesus after prayer.
Holy Spirit
Spirit of God; in the New Testament, the promised Holy Spirit dwells within believers as a personal Counselor.
House of Prayer
congregation of more than 15 but fewer than 30.
International Assembly (I.A.)
international coordination center of the True Jesus Church.
Jesus
the name of God; God's manifestation in þeshly form as the Savior of the human race.
Latter Rain
Spring rain preceding harvest in
Miracle
act of God, usually one that surpasses known human or natural powers.
National Church
Conference (N.C.C.)
yearly national conference to make policies and pass resolutions to be executed by the General Assembly.
Passover
annual
festival during which the Israelites celebrate God's deliverance of
Pentateuch
books on the Mosaic Law; the first five books of the Bible, which are also known as the Torah.
Prayer
communion with God by petition, praise, and thanksgiving.
Preacher
full-time minister whose duties are prayer, preaching, attending to members' spiritual needs, and conducting sacraments.
Prophecy
divinely inspired prediction or message for the purpose of warning or exhortation.
Redemption
deliverance, paid for by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, from sin and eternal death. See Salvation.
Regeneration
spiritual rebirth; restoration of eternal life and beginning of a new life.
Repentance
confession of and contrition for sin; see Sin.
Sabbath
day of rest; the weekly Sabbath is on the seventh day of the week (Saturday).
Sacrament
observance, demonstrated and commanded by Jesus, that has direct relationship to a person's salvation.
Salvation
divine deliverance of human beings, through Jesus Christ, from sin and eternal death.
Satan
spirit of evil force; chief adversary of God and his people.
Second Coming of Christ
Jesus' second and final coming to this world as king and judge of all the Earth.
Silent Prayer
moment of meditation to prepare one's mind for worship or personal devotion, or to give thanks to God from the heart.
Sin
disobedience of God's spoken or written laws.
Speaking in Tongues
speaking of an unintelligible language by the movement of the tongue; evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Ten Commandments
God's ten basic commandments to human beings regarding their moral duties to God and to one another (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21).
Testament (Old and New)
God's covenant with human beings; major division of the Bible (the New Testament begins with the birth of Jesus Christ).