Term
God (NT designation)
A translation of the Greek word theos, typically used in the New Testament to refer to God the Father.
Filed underNew Testament Studies
Definition
In the New Testament, a translation of the Greek word theos, which is usually, but not always, used to refer to God the Father.
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 26A.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 26A.1.
Last revised August 14, 2026