Saturday, May 4, 2024, 3:33 AM
Site: Thirdmill Online Courses
Course: Building Biblical Theology (eBBT)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
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AntitypeTheological name given to something in Scripture that fulfills a previous representation |
ApocalypticName given to first century Jewish sects that expected an abrupt divine intervention to establish the age to come |
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DiachronicThrough time |
Dialectic Name of the philosophical concept that proposes that every aspect of reality is caught up in a rational historical process |
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EschatologyTerm used in theology for the study of the last things |
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FoundationsName given to covenant made with Adam |
FulfillmentName given to New Covenant |
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Gabler Last name of theologian who gave an address at the University of Altdorf (Germany) in 1787, considered to be the beginning of the modern study of Biblical Theology |
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Hegel Name of modern philosopher that proposed that every aspect of reality is caught up in a rational historical process |
HeilsgeschichteAccording to G. Ernest Wright, this term refers to the pious history-telling found in the Scriptures, as opposed to the actual history of real events. |
HistoriaAccording to G. Ernest Wright, this term (in German it is written with the ending "-ie" instead of this Latin version) refers the actual history of real events, as opposed to the pious story-telling found in the Scriptures. |
Historia SalutisIn theology, it is the study of the accomplishment of salvation in history. |
HodgeLast name of theologian who proposed that Biblical Theology ascertains and states the facts of Scripture, while Systematic Theology takes those facts and finds their relationship, showing their harmony and consistency. He believed that the Bible is authoritative. 1797-1878 |
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KingshipName given to covenant made with David |
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LawName given to covenant made with Moses |
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NationalName given to category of covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and David |
New TestamentSynonymous with New Covenant |
NomistsName given to first century Jewish sects that believed the last days would come when Israel became faithful to the law of Moses |
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Ordo SalutisIn theology, it is the study of the application of salvation to individuals. |
OrganicName given to describe the relationship between the different covenants as they develop throughout Bible history |
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PromiseName given to covenant made with Abraham |
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RaqiaHebrew word (transliteration) for "expanse." It means literally a flattened solid material. |
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StabilityName given to covenant made with Noah |
SynchronicAt the same time |
SynthesisCombination, union |
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That agePhrase understood by the Jews of the first century to mean a never ending period of blessing and triumph over evil |
That worldIn Old Testament poetry, it is the world the authors wrote about. |
Their worldIn Old Testament poetry, it is the world of the readers. |
This agePhrase understood by the Jews of the first century to mean the present period of negative circumstances |
TypeTheological name given to something in Scripture that represents a future reality |
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UniversalName given to category of covenants made with Adam and Noah |
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VosTheologian who asserted that Biblical Theology does the work from which Systematic Theology (Dogmatics) grows. He believed that there are different theologies in Scripture, but there is a common thread with a focus on the history of redemption. 1862-1949 |
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WarfieldLast name of theologian who believed that Biblical Theology discerns the various theologies presented in Scripture. He believed that the Bible has its own logical arrangement of data, presented in a different way according to each author, but all are in harmony. 1851-1921 |
WrightLast name of theologian who asserted that Biblical theology is the confessional recital of the acts of God in a particular history, along with the response to them. He believed that most of the history recorded in Scripture is fictional, but describes sentiments that we should have. 1909-1974. |
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ZealotsName given to first century Jewish sect that believed the age to come would arise as the Jews rose up militarily against the Roman rulers |