Words to understand more deeply.

A title for God expressing his supreme power.

Favoured, fortunate or deeply happy; in other settings, the word can express praise or a blessing spoken over someone.

Parts of a tree or vine growing from its main stem; in John 15, an image of the disciples' relationship with Jesus.

A binding commitment that establishes a relationship, with promises and sometimes obligations.

Trust in God that shapes how a person receives his promises and lives in response.

A humble, considerate way of treating others, without harshness or arrogance.

God's freely given favour and generosity, received as a gift rather than earned as a reward.

Being set apart for God; when describing God, the word also expresses his distinctive purity and majesty.

An expectation of good grounded in God's faithfulness, even when circumstances remain difficult.

Goodwill expressed in considerate and helpful treatment of another person.

Care that seeks another's good and expresses itself in actions, patience and faithfulness.

Compassion expressed in kindness, help or forgiveness toward someone in need.

Continuing faithfully through difficulty or delay.

The restoration of a relationship that has been broken or estranged.

Someone who rescues, frees or recovers another; a title used of God in Scripture.

Release or rescue, often pictured through the payment of a price.

A place of shelter, protection or safety.

A turning away from wrongdoing and toward God, involving a change of heart and response.

The right hand literally; in biblical imagery, it can signify strength, support, honour or authority.

Being or acting rightly in relation to God and others; the term can refer to right conduct or a right standing before God.

Rescue or deliverance; in many New Testament passages, God's saving work through Jesus.

Being set apart for God and shaped toward a holy life.

The ability to govern impulses, desires and reactions rather than being ruled by them.

Expressing gratitude for what has been received.

Severe trouble, pressure or affliction.

A lack of strength or a human limitation; its precise meaning depends on the passage.

Understanding and good judgement applied to how a person lives.

A wooden frame used with working animals; figuratively, a burden, obligation or form of service.