So That's What It Means!: The Ultimate A to Z Resource (Paperback or Softback)

Some words in the larger Christian vocabulary are technical terms such as are typical of any specialized field (think "predestination" or "rapture"). Others are seeming "everyday" words that take on a special meaning when used in the Christian context (think "adoption" or "walk").

Here are thorough, contextualized definitions-usually in two pages or less-of 200 of the most important terms used in Christian theology, with an emphasis upon their relevance for today. Four professors with ties to Dallas Seminary generated 50 definitions each. Then an outside editor reviewed and popularized the manuscript to make it accessible to the widest possible audience. The resulting explanations help demystify each term for the reader and let him see it within the Bible's broader message.

Johnston served in the administration of several colleges and seminaries, including as executive vice-president of Dallas Seminary.

John F. Walvoord was president of Dallas Theological Seminary and author of numerous books on eschatology and theology. He held the A.M. degree from Texas Christian University in philosophy and the ThD degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in Systematic Theology.

John A. Witmer is Associate Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, at Dallas Theological Seminary. He received masters degrees at Wheaton College and Dallas Theological Seminary, where he also received his doctorate and was ordained in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Dr. Witmer is well known as author of numerous Sunday School lessons for youth and adults, and for his extensive contributions to Christianity Today, Gospel Herald, Moody Magazine, and Kindred Spirit. He and his wife, Dorris, reside in Dallas, Texas.