A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Adon / Adonai. Hebrew names of God, meaning Master or Lord. For example, “Our Lord” or “Lord of Lords”
Bible references include 1 Samuel 16:16 and Psalm 97:5
Provide feedback about this translation, word, phrase, or definition. Was this translation useful, are you able to help support us?
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Adoptionism. A heretical teaching which believes that Jesus was an ordinary human being until he was adopted by God and became divine by adoption. In this teaching Jesus was either adopted by God at baptism or resurrection.
Provide feedback about this translation, word, phrase, or definition. Was this translation useful, are you able to help support us?
Adoptionism / Dynamic Monarchianism Read More »
Version 1
Version 2
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Advent, specifically the Second Advent. Also known as the Second Coming of Jesus, this is the belief that Jesus will return to earth one day in the future at a time that only the Father knows.
Biblical references include: Matthew 10:23, Matthew 24:1-36, Matthew 25:31, Luke 9:26, Luke 18:8, John 21:22
Provide feedback about this translation, word, phrase, or definition. Was this translation useful, are you able to help support us?
Advent (Second Advent, Second Coming) Read More »
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Advent Candle. A special candle used in some churches and homes during Advent. Traditions vary: eg one candle, marked with the days of the month (as signed here); five candles, with one being lit each Sunday in Advent, etc.
See also: Advent (the season leading up to Christmas) and Advent (Second coming) and Advent Wreath and Wreath
Provide feedback about this translation, word, phrase, or definition. Was this translation useful, are you able to help support us?
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Advent Wreath. During the four weeks leading up to Christmas, a wreath made from greenery and berries is constructed for decoration in some churches. Typically, the Advent wreath forms the base on which the Advent candle is displayed, perhaps with other candles.
Provide feedback about this translation, word, phrase, or definition. Was this translation useful, are you able to help support us?
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Agunah. A Jewish women who is not allowed to remarry as she is “anchored” or “chained” by her religious marriage. For instance, if her husband was to leave to go to a battle and had not returned, she remains married under Jewish law (halakha).
Provide feedback about this translation, word, phrase, or definition. Was this translation useful, are you able to help support us?