| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| JURISDICTION | JURISDICTION – The term jurisdiction refers to a given ecclesiastical entity and its parishes. Traditionally and canonically, all the parishes in a given region are governed by one bishop. Jurisdiction is used particularly in those areas where this traditional order has been upset and multiple ecclesiastical entities claim parishes in overlapping territories. Thus, it is… Read More |
| JUST MAN | JUST MAN (Just person, Just One) (an appellation or Title of Jesus) “When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Havethou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.” Matt 27:19 “When Pilate saw that… Read More |
| JUSTIFICATION | JUSTIFICATION – The act whereby God forgives the sins of a believer and begins to transform him or her into a righteous person. No person can earn justification by works of righteousness, for justification is the gift of God given to those who respond to the gospel with faith. God also helps those who cooperate… Read More |