Biblical Study Terms, R-S

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Rabbinic Judaism - the mainstream form of Judaism that developed after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE
Rahab - In the Bible, a woman living in the city of Jericho who hid two Israelite spies
Reflective Wisdom - A tradition (found in Job and Ecclesiastes) that critically examines and challenges simple formulas of cause and effect, pointing out that the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper.
Restorationism - The belief that Christianity should be restored according to the model of the apostolic church.
Sanctification, Positional (Instantaneous) - an instantaneous act of God occurring at the moment of salvation.
Sanctification, Progressive (Lifelong) - ongoing process by which a believer is transformed by the Holy Spirit to become more like Jesus Christ
Sanctification, Ultimate - , commonly called glorification, is the final stage of salvation
Satan (Ha-Satan) - The adversary or accuser in the heavenly cour
Satrap - a governor of a province in the ancient Persian Empire.
Schism - A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
Septuagint - A Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible produced during the Greek Period.
Seven Sacraments - sacred, visible rites recognized by Catholic, Orthodox, and some other Christian traditions.
Sola Scriptura - The Protestant principle that the Bible is the sole authoritative source of Christian doctrine and practice.