2024年05月20日 Monday 17:00
站点: Thirdmill Online Courses
课程: Making Biblical Decisions (eMBD)
词汇表: Glossary for Lessons 1-9
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Image Term used in theology to express the fact that man is made to be similar to God, but not equal. Man is God's representative on earth. |
Immutable Unchanging. The term is used in theology to explain that God does not change in His attributes. |
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Light Figure used by John in Scripture to indicate righteousness. |
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Machiavelli Sixteenth century author who wrote The Prince. Known for arguing that "the end justifies the means." |
Metaphor A figure of speech in which a word or phrase represents something else. |
Moral Law Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments. |
Motive There are two senses of the term: 1) a purpose or goal for an action, or 2) an inward cause of an action. As a cause, it is an inward disposition that moves us to action. |
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Natural The realm of created existence in which we live. |
Nature When referring to man, it is his fundamental character. |
Nicea City where Church council was held in 325 AD, in which they affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity and refuted Arianism. |
Normative Perspective Ethical perspective that considers the standards as given in God's Word. |
Normative Use Use of the law to show Christians how to live a more ethical life. |
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Open TheismModern school of theology that teaches that God's sovereignty is limited. They believe that humans must have ultimate control over their lives; otherwise, God has no right to hold us responsible. |
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Pedagogical UseUse of the law to expose sin and drive an unbeliever to Christ. |
Perspicuity In theology, this is another term for clarity, used in reference to the Scriptures. |
Preternatural The realm of existence that is beyond or beside nature. It includes invisible spirits such as angels and demons. |
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Reciprocal Term used to describe a relationship in which two things affect each other mutually. |
Repentance Rejection of sin and turning away from it |
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SarcasmThe use of language contrary to its literal meaning in order to criticize or taunt. |
Saving Faith Assent to the truth of the gospel, and trust in Christ to save us from our sin |
Simplicity Term used by theologians to explain that God's attributes are interconnected and united. God is not a composite of parts, like a piece of jewelry composed of many gems. |
Sirmium City where Church council was held in 357 AD, in which they affirmed Arianism |
Situational PerspectiveEthical perspective that considers the problem itself, the goals, and the consequences. |
SolidarityWhen speaking of the unity of humanity, this refers to the way God deals with people as a united body. |
SovereigntyTerm used in theology to explain that God has complete authority over all creation and that He is in complete control of everything. |
Special Revelation Revelation that transcends the normal workings of creation |
SupernaturalRealm of existence of God and His works. This realm is above nature. |
Surrogate Representative or substitute. Used in theology to express the concept that man is the image of God. |
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Teleological Related to the purpose of something. Another name give by Dr. Frame to the "situational" perspective. |
TheologyDr. Frame defines it as the application of the Word of God to all of life. |
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VirtuePraiseworthy moral character |
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WillWhen speaking of man, this is his personal faculty for deciding, choosing, desiring, hoping and intending. |