Terms starting with J
Jesus
Bible & TheologyA Jewish man from Nazareth, born 3-4 BC and executed by Rome circa AD 30–33 after the Sanhedrin opposed His teachings. Christians believe He is God in human form who rose from the dead three days after His crucifixion.
“"The historical man Christians believe is also God and the Savior from their sins."”
Jesus Prayer
Prayer & DevotionA short prayer — "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner" — repeated slowly and continually, central to Orthodox spirituality.
“"One sentence, said over and over, until it prays itself."”
Just
Prayer & DevotionA filler word that Christians use constantly in spontaneous, out-loud prayer — "Lord, we just ask that you'd just be with us."
“"Um. (But in prayer.)"”
Justification
Bible & TheologyTwo stages of the Christian life in Protestant teaching — being declared right with God (justification, instant, by faith) and being made actually good over a lifetime (sanctification, gradual).
“"Justified: you're in. Sanctified: now we work on the driving."”