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Last updated: March 17, 2026

Common Terms about Lutherans and Christianity

NameDescriptionAuthor
FaithSaul a Christian persecutor to Paul a ChristianHoward Young
FaithFaith is complete trust, confidence, or firm belief in a higher power.Howard Young
Word of GodThe Word of God is either written or spoken scriptures, proclomation of the Gospel and Sacrements.Howard Young
Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday.Howard Young
TransfigurationTransfiguration refers to the immediate aftermath of Jesus’s divine revelation on the mountaintop to Peter, James, and JohnHoward Young
Sola Gratia DefinedA deep dive into the concept that salvation is a 100% gift from God, requiring 0% human merit.Howard Young