The following is a glossary of terms used by Messianic Jews. Since Messianic Jews regard their religion as both a Jewish and a New Testament belief, some Christian terms are used in Jewish ways, and some Jewish terms are used in Christian ways. Accordingly, Jewish and Christian terms are listed in parallel columns for comparison. The definitions are not to be understood as statements of ultimate truth, but examples of perceived meanings in each group. The glossary is in alphabetical order, and the groups are listed in alphabetical order.