Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:11 PM
Site: Thirdmill Online Courses
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (eMBD)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-10
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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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ReasonThe capacity to make logical inferences and to judge logical consistency |