The Dictionary Resource: Appropriating the Bibliotherapy of Relational Reconciliation - Bibliotherapy, #1

The language of Christianity is unique. Its meaning is powerful. Its application is life-changing. Its implications are offered by no other religion. But its understanding has increasingly been diminished by a lack of its teaching. The language of Christianity has been re-defined and negated by culture. It's even sometimes neglected and discounted by Believers.   The Dictionary Resource provides a dictionary of common and familiar terms within the Bible that carry more meaning than just the word itself.
Consider this Dictionary Resource as a Bible translator: defining principles and concepts that are fundamentally and foundationally Christian, while using the Spirit as a guide to demystify "Christianese" (the language unique to the Christian Faith). Use this Dictionary Resource to help you understand the basic teachings about God through Christ (also known as doctrine). Use it to shape your theology (your study and view of God) and theological understanding (Who you believe God is) in order to inform your perspective and identity.
Learn to appropriate (access and use) all the resources that God provides through relational reconciliation for your Spiritual formation: who you are IN CHRIST. Decrease the intimidation and confusion sometimes felt when trying to understand Christianese. Don't discount the language of Christianity; embrace it. Consider this Dictionary Resource as a starting point for Discipleship. It can serve as a cross-referencing guide to simplify, translate, and define Bible terms.
It can be used to transition into a more in-depth study about relational reconciliation using the Bibliotherapy: Recovery through Relational Reconciliation Guide. Increase your Knowledge of God by understanding who God is from a uniquely Christian, intentionally God-centered, and Bible-focused perspective.