https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/rss/ Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:57:37 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/church/why-the-eucharist-is-central-to-christian-prayer-and-spiritual-life.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/church/why-the-eucharist-is-central-to-christian-prayer-and-spiritual-life.html Amanda Idleman https://www.christianity.com/author/amanda-idleman/ Discover the profound meaning of the Eucharist—Holy Communion as a prayer of thanksgiving, spiritual nourishment, and a unifying practice that draws believers closer to Christ and one another. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:49:06 -0400 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/warning-signs-legalism-sneaking-into-your-faith.html https://www.christianity.com/church/warning-signs-legalism-sneaking-into-your-faith.html Britt Mooney https://www.christianity.com/author/britt-mooney/ Legalism is a huge buzzword in churches, to the point it has almost lost its meaning. But as a real concern, there are warning signs legalism is sneaking into your faith.What is legalism? Simply put, legalism is when we act with the belief that what we do saves us. Legalism relies upon the power of self and can express itself through religious duty and behavior.This lie leads to death. The letter of the Law kills, Paul tells us, but the Spirit gives life (2 Corinthians 3:6). The Law itself isn’t the problem; only us trying to adhere to it apart from God. Our own abilities can’t save us or make us righteous. We need God and his grace for both.Here are seven warning signs legalism is sneaking into your faith.Photo Credit:©iStock/Getty Images Plus/SIphotography Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:53:09 -0400 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/how-do-we-do-christian-fasting.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/how-do-we-do-christian-fasting.html Andy Lee https://www.christianity.com/author/andy-lee/ Most cultures have some form of fasting, but Christianity gives it a particular purpose. So, what is the point of Christian fasting? Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:10:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/plus/what-does-turn-the-other-cheek-mean-in-modern-day-christianity.html https://www.christianity.com/plus/what-does-turn-the-other-cheek-mean-in-modern-day-christianity.html Chris Swanson https://www.christianity.com/author/rev-chris-swanson/ What did Jesus really mean when He told us to “turn the other cheek”? This teaching isn’t about weakness or passivity—it’s a call to choose to respond to insults with grace and strength rooted in Scripture, rather than with retaliation. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:07:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/current-events/does-god-accept-the-worship-of-every-religion.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/current-events/does-god-accept-the-worship-of-every-religion.html James Spencer https://www.christianity.com/author/james-spencer/ A Biblical Examination of Worship, Revelation, and Divine Acceptance Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:54:22 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-a-hedge-of-protection.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-a-hedge-of-protection.html Peyton Garland https://www.christianity.com/author/peyton-garland/ In the Christian faith, a hedge of protection is an illustration of God’s possessive yet caring nature, His ability to safeguard His children. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:31:52 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/why-does-the-bible-talk-about-god-being-exalted.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/why-does-the-bible-talk-about-god-being-exalted.html Tim Suddeth https://www.christianity.com/author/tim-suddeth/ To be exalted means to be raised up or lifted high. When the Bible talks of God being exalted, it means that people recognize His supreme authority, majesty, and holiness. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:10:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-psalter-is-it-the-same-as-the-psalms.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-psalter-is-it-the-same-as-the-psalms.html Lori Stanley Roeleveld https://www.christianity.com/author/lori-stanley-roeleveld/ The Psalter is simply a fancy-sounding term for the Book of Psalms, located in the Old Testament, or what we call books containing the psalms, designed to be used in worship. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:12:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-spiritual-formation-is-it-biblical.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-spiritual-formation-is-it-biblical.html Clarence L. Haynes Jr. https://www.christianity.com/author/clarence-l-haynes-jr/ Spiritual formation is the ongoing process of being shaped by God’s Word and Spirit into Christlikeness. It involves daily habits—like prayer, Scripture, and obedience—that train the heart to love what God loves and live for His glory. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:10:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-meaning-of-glorification-in-the-bible.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-meaning-of-glorification-in-the-bible.html Lisa Loraine Baker https://www.christianity.com/author/lisa-loraine-baker/ Glorification means “the ultimate perfection of believers.” Glorification is the culmination of God’s perfect redemption plan, which we see unfolding throughout the Bible. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:39:00 -0500 2026-03-31T01:57:37-04:00