Christian Vocabulary

noun a Greek word meaning selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love

adjective showing selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love

• The charity organization showed agape love towards the less fortunate by providing them with essential resources.
• I felt agape when I saw the sunrise over the mountains this morning.
• My heart was agape when I saw my favorite band perform live for the first time.
• The artist's painting left me agape with wonder at its beauty and complexity.

noun A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, signifying the Anointed One or Messiah in Christian belief

• The teachings of Christ have had a profound impact on Western civilization.
• I'm going to a Christmas party to celebrate the birth of Christ.
• Oh my Christ, did you see what she was wearing?
• She was like a guiding light, a Christ figure in our time of need.

noun the teachings of Jesus and the story of his life as told in the New Testament

adjective relating to the Christian gospel or its teachings

• The preacher delivered a powerful sermon on the teachings of the gospel.
• I love listening to gospel music on Sundays.
• That new gospel album is fire!
• To him, the principles of honesty and integrity were like a gospel.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'birth' is a noun referring to the process of being born or brought into existence.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'new' is an adjective describing the type of birth, indicating that it is recent or fresh.

• The concept of new birth is often discussed in religious contexts, symbolizing spiritual renewal.
• I feel like a new birth after getting a fresh haircut and new outfit.
• After breaking up with my ex, I'm looking forward to a new birth and starting fresh.
• The company's rebranding was like a new birth, giving it a fresh start in the market.

adjective describing someone who does not observe or follow a particular custom, tradition, or practice

• The nonobservant students often missed important details in the lecture.
• She's pretty nonobservant, so you have to be very clear when giving her directions.
• My friend is so nonobservant, she walked right past the surprise party without noticing.
• Being nonobservant in life can lead to missing out on many opportunities.

noun the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction, etc.; deliverance; rescue

• The concept of salvation is central to many religious beliefs.
• People believe that finding salvation can bring them inner peace.
• I heard that getting a promotion at work is like salvation for him.
• Learning to forgive yourself can be a form of self-salvation.

verb past tense of sanctify, which means to make holy or sacred

adjective to be made holy or purified

• The church sanctified the new altar during a special ceremony.
• My grandma always says her homemade bread is sanctified with love.
• I feel like this playlist sanctifies my workout routine.
• The artist sanctified the empty canvas with his creative vision.