Biblical terms - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

Do you understand what you are reading?

How can I, unless someone guides me?
Acts 8:30-31

Biblical terms
Today, let’s attempt to explain some terms that appear frequently in this calendar:

o Sin: This includes every impure thought, every evil word and every wrong deed. When we sin, we do what pleases us and disregard God’s claims on us.
o Recognition of sin: The Word of God activates our conscience and makes us aware of the wrong we have done. We recognise that we are guilty before God.
o Repentance: This refers to a change of mind. Instead of justifying ourselves, we acknowledge God’s judgment on our lives and have a strong desire to turn to Him.
o Confession: We confess to God the sins we have committed. We admit to Him that we have disregarded His will and violated His commandments.
o Forgiveness: This is God’s gracious response to honest confession. He no longer holds our wrongdoing against us but forgives us for all of our sins.
o Faith: We accept with faith what God tells us in the Bible. We believe that Christ died as a sacrifice for our sins and for our salvation, and that He rose again.
o Conversion: This is a complete change of direction. We turn away from our old life without God to now listen to Him and live with Him.
o New birth: When we accept the Lord Jesus as our Saviour, the Holy Spirit brings about a new life in us through the Word of God.

Today’s reading: Exodus 17:8-16 · Luke 7:36-50