Q: #87. What are some good Christian acronyms for words like: Amen, Bible, Faith, Grace, and Joy?
A: There are literally “hundreds” of Christian acronyms out there. I originally wrote this study about 20 years ago (hard to believe!), so I decided to revisit and update it. However, in redoing it this time, I want to set this study apart from almost every other website out there that lists “Christian acronyms.”
I am going to set two guidelines for these acronyms:
#1. I want the actual word to be a Bible word. Like one acronym I found is “Coffee” = Christ Offers Forgiveness For Everyone Everywhere. That is good, but “coffee” isn’t a Bible word. Another example that “won’t” work: “ASAP” = Always Stop And Pray.
#2. I want the words which follow that Bible word to actually “define” that Bible word in some way. For example, here are a few oldies, but goodies:
Joy = Jesus, Others, Yourself
Bible = Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (I changed this one below.)
Grace = God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense
Each of the words following Joy, Bible, Grace, “somewhat” (loosely) defines it. This is opposed to things like: “Frog” = Fully Rely On God (or) “Push” = Pray Until Something Happens,” which don’t really define what a “frog” is, or what “push” means.
OK, get it? So, here we go. (In alphabetical order)
Amen: Always Meets Every Need
Bible = Book Inspired By Lord Eternal
Blood = Brought Life Out Of Death
Busy = Buried Under Satan’s Yoke
Cross = Christ Reaching Out Saving Sinners
Devil = Deceives, Entices, Violates, Imitates, Lies
Die = Departure Into Eternity
Disciple = Discerning, Interceding, Serving, Comforting, Inspiring, Praying, Loving, Evangelizing
Faith = Forsaking All I Trust Him
Fear = False Evidence Appearing Real
Flesh = Following Lustful, Evil, Sinful Habits
Gift = Grace Is Free Totally
Gospel = God’s Only Son Provides Eternal Life
Grace = God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense
Hope = He Offers Peace Eternal
Joy = Jesus, Others, Yourself (In that order)
Love = Loyal, Overcoming, Valuing, Enduring
Pray = Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield
Pride = Perhaps Really I’m Doing Everything
Rock = Redeemer, Omniscient, Christ, King
Sin = Savior Is Necessary
Tithe = Treasure In To Heaven Eternal
Trust = Totally Reliant Upon Savior’s Timing
Wait = Will Answer In Time
Whole = Without Him Our Life Empty
About half of these I came up with myself (not easy, but a fun challenge!) Some I found elsewhere. A few, my ever diligent Bible study groups gave me (thank you!). If you know of some, or come up with any, feel free to comment below, and I might just add them!
P.S. This isn’t really an acronym, but I like it: Justified = Just As If I’d (never sinned).
SIN = Self Inflicted Nonsense
I Really Like These. Great Job!!!!!!! I’ve Been Trying To Do This Same Thing Myself. One That I Came Up With Was FEAR: FORGET EVERYTHING AND REST
I Know It’s Not An Acronym But I Still Like It🙂💫
These are amazing – THANK YOU! I am trying to find one for Dynamic, if anyone has any thoughts, please share.
STAND.. Simply Trust And Never Doubt
REAL.. Releasing Every Artifical Layer
Love them. I try
To find Acronymns all the time. I like the idea of you using words from the Bible. Makes using the acronyms more meaningful. God Bless you and keep up the great work.