Key Terms & Definitions
Understanding the language of the Zoé life, dreams, and supernatural encounters
Core Concepts
Zoé (ζωή)
Greek word for 'life' used in John 10:10 when Jesus promises abundant life. Refers to God's divine, eternal, abundant life—not merely biological existence (bios), but the very life of God Himself flowing through believers.
Thin Places
Locations or moments where the veil between Heaven and Earth feels particularly transparent. Celtic Christian concept describing places where God's presence is especially accessible. Jacob's Bethel experience is a biblical example.
The Zoé Download
A systematic framework for dream interpretation developed through years of practice. Helps identify the dream's source, type, symbols, and practical application.
Intimacy with God
Close, personal relationship with God characterized by trust, communication, and mutual delight. The foundation for hearing God's voice clearly and living the Zoé life.
Biblical Terms
Bethel
Hebrew for 'House of God.' The place where Jacob had his ladder dream (Genesis 28:10-19). Represents locations or moments where Heaven touches Earth—thin places where God's presence is tangibly near.
Kairos
Greek word for 'opportune time' or 'appointed time'—God's perfect timing as opposed to chronos (chronological time). Represents divine moments of opportunity and breakthrough.
Exousia
Greek word for 'authority' or 'delegated power.' The authority Jesus gave believers to act in His name (Luke 10:19). Not raw power (dunamis) but legitimate, delegated authority.
Dreams
Prophetic Dream
A dream that comes from God containing revelation, warning, guidance, or insight. Distinguished from ordinary dreams by spiritual weight, clarity, and alignment with Scripture.
Symbolic Dream
A dream using metaphoric language and symbols to convey meaning. Requires interpretation to understand the message (like Pharaoh's dream of cows and grain in Genesis 41).
Literal Dream
A dream that should be understood at face value without symbolic interpretation. Example: Joseph being warned in a dream to flee to Egypt (Matthew 2:13).
Spiritual Practices
Proximity
Physical and spiritual nearness to God. One of three postures of intimacy (along with purity and humility) that positions us to receive from God.
Purity
Moral and spiritual cleanness before God. One of three postures of intimacy that removes barriers to hearing God's voice. Includes confession, repentance, and holy living.
Humility
Right understanding of ourselves before God—neither inflated nor deflated. One of three postures of intimacy that positions us to receive grace and revelation.
Fasting
Voluntary abstinence from food (or other things) for spiritual purposes. Creates space to hear God more clearly and demonstrates dependence on Him.
Silence & Solitude
Spiritual disciplines of withdrawing from noise and activity to be alone with God. Creates space for listening and intimacy.
Prayer
Intercession
Prayer on behalf of others. Standing in the gap between God and people, bringing their needs before the throne of grace.
Prophetic Intercession
Prayer guided by the Holy Spirit that aligns with God's purposes. Often involves praying God's revealed will back to Him.
Supernatural
Divine Appointment
A God-orchestrated encounter or circumstance. Moments when God arranges meetings, conversations, or events for His purposes.
Open Heaven
A spiritual atmosphere where Heaven's presence and activity are particularly accessible. Characterized by increased revelation, miracles, and God's manifest presence.
Angelic Visitation
An encounter with an angel—God's messenger. Biblical examples include Gabriel visiting Mary and angels appearing to shepherds. Must be tested against Scripture.
Vision
A supernatural seeing experience while awake. Can be internal (seen with spiritual eyes) or external (seen with physical eyes). Biblical examples include Peter's rooftop vision (Acts 10).
Trance
An altered state of consciousness where one receives revelation from God. Peter fell into a trance and saw a vision (Acts 10:10). Rare but biblical.
Prophecy
Prophetic Word
A message from God delivered through a person. Must align with Scripture, glorify Jesus, and be tested by mature believers.
Spiritual Gifts
Discernment
The spiritual ability to distinguish between truth and error, God's voice and other voices. A gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:10) essential for testing supernatural experiences.
Word of Knowledge
Supernatural revelation of facts that couldn't be known naturally. A gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8) often used in ministry and intercession.
Word of Wisdom
Supernatural insight into how to apply knowledge or handle a situation. A gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8) providing divine strategy.
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