[awn-tawl’-uh-jee]
(Greek ontos, “being”)
Ontology is a fundamental branch of philosophical metaphysics describing the study of essence or being. It is concerned with beings or the type of beings that exist. With reference to theological ontology it describes the study of the essence of God in relation to his essential nature. The ontology of God is that […]

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[or‘-thuh-prak’-see]
(Greek orthos, “right” or “true” + praxy, “action”)
The corollary of orthodoxy, its emphasis is on the performance of correct doctrine as it pertains to the Bible. That is, it corresponds to the action or response to right thinking or teaching. Much is considered with respect to what actions are considered the correct ones. Historical definitions […]

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Also referred to as “free will theism” and “openness theology,”it is the belief that God does not exercise meticulous control of the universe but leaves it “open” for humans to make significant free will choices that impact their relationships with God and others. A corollary of this is that God has not predetermined the future. […]

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[or‘-thuh-dawk’-see]
(Greek orthos, “right, true” + Greek doxa, “opinion, thinking”)
Orthodoxy has been widely acknowledged to refer to adhering to the teachings and traditions in an established faith or religion. With respect to Christianity, the concept generally means recognizing and accepting the fundamental teachings and doctrines found in the Bible. All three branches of Christianity (Roman Catholic, […]

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