Christian Terms
Common Christian words can confuse even some long-time church-goers. Below are some helpful definitions from WordReference.com.
- Chancel - Notice that the WordReference.com definition doesn't fit many modern Protestant churches, where there is no screen.
- Gospel
- Grace
- Justification
- Narthex
- Repentance
- Salvation
- Sanctify
- Sanctuary - Note that the WordReference.com definition is more restrictive than the usage in most modern Protestant denominations. Most Protestants use the term Sanctuary to refer to the whole area of the building where worship is held, not just a special "front" area divided off from the worshippers.
- Witness
