[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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[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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(Latin, “the work [of God,] alien” or “the work of another”)
The works of God that seem to militate against his proper character, but which are nevertheless an act of his decree as he uses secondary means. We see the opus alienum when God works through sin to accomplish his will (see 1 Kings 22:20-23). God […]

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Open Theism, also referred to as “free will theism” and “openness theology,” 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 […]

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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 held by all Christians of all time, everywhere. All three branches […]

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(Latin, “the work [of God,] proper”)
The work of God which comes from his essential character that is not mediated through sin. These are works that are natural to who God is, such as creation, grace, love, providence, mercy, and justice. This is in contrast to the opus alienum (the work of God, alien) which are […]

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(Latin, “the work [of God,] alien” or “the work of another”)
The works of God that seem to militate against his proper character, but which are nevertheless an act of his decree as he uses secondary means. We see the opus alienum when God works through sin to accomplish his will (see 1 Kings 22:20-23). […]

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[awm’-nih-prez‘-intz]
(Latin omni-, “all” + Latin praesent, “present”)
The belief among theists (Christians, Muslims, Jews) that God, being transcendent above time and space is present everywhere. This is not to be confused with pantheism which believes that God is “in” everything since the theistic God is completely separate from all of creation. Some have described this as […]

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(Latin, “order of salvation”)
Refers to the successive order of events in the process or event of salvation. This order includes necessities such as predestination, regeneration, faith, justification, repentance, atonement, and glorification. Depending on one’s particular stance on theological issues having to do with salvation, he or she would place these events in a different sequence. […]

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