Terms starting with G

Two physical gestures of reverence — a brief kneel on one knee toward the altar (genuflecting), and the hand motion touching forehead, chest, and shoulders (the sign of the cross).

To commit to following Jesus — turning your life over to Him — usually at a definite moment, often in response to an invitation at the end of a sermon or event.

A call-and-response affirmation used in church and conversation — "God is good!" answered by "All the time!" — expressing trust that God's character doesn't change with circumstances.

How Christians describe a sense of specific guidance from God — ranging from a strong impression to a vivid inner conviction. Almost never an audible voice.

The core Christian message — that God loves the world, Jesus lived, died, and rose to make things right, and anyone can be forgiven and made new.

God's undeserved kindness and forgiveness — receiving good you didn't earn and couldn't have.

Jesus' final instruction to His followers — to go to all nations, make disciples, baptize, and teach — and the reason Christians do missions and evangelism.

The volunteer at the church door whose job is to welcome people, hand out bulletins, and make visitors feel expected.

Be careful about emotional and romantic attachment — don't give your heart away too fast or to the wrong person. From Proverbs 4:23, mostly applied to dating.