Christians have a responsibility to evangelize but we can t be effective if we are not understood. We need to be sure that we are clear when we talk about things that have to do with our faith. If you re seeking answers about Christianity and don t know the language yet, here s a short glossary to help you get started. Accountability Most Christian denominations teach that we are to be accountable for our actions. We should also be accountable to a spiritual authority, usually our pastor.
Accountability begins when a child is able to reason and discern right from wrong.
Before that age, the child s parents are accountable for his or her actions. Apostle An apostle is a messenger, someone sent out to take a message to the people. Jesus disciples, except for Judas, became His apostles after the crucifixion. All Christians are apostles of Christ and our job is to spread the message of Christ. Blasphemy Blasphemy is the act of swearing using God s name, saying bad things about God, or doing disrespectful things against God.