The meaning of some church words is often taken for granted. We assume, for example, that everyone knows what holy or glory or sin mean. But when we explore the history of these words we uncover a new depth of understanding.

Preachers and lay leaders will find this resource helpful in their sermon preparation and Bible study. The index lists over 130 of the most frequently used words, numbers and phrases which have special significance in the biblical and religious writings. Some examples are: amen, benediction, clergy, Eucharist, kyrie, love, Yahweh, and numbers such as 1, 3, 4, 10, 40, and 70 X 7. An accompanying eight-lesson guide will help the user conduct a fascinating group study. David P. Rebeck has been parish pastor for seventeen years, serving churches in Ohio, Iowa, and Minnesota. He earned the Master of Divinity degree from Christ Seminary, Seminex in 1976. He is currently engaged in retail business.