Friday, February 7, 2025, 2:36 AM
Site: Thirdmill Online Courses
Course: We Believe in Jesus (eJES)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-5
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Aaron Family of the tribe of Levi, from whom the official priests came |
AdamThe first "prophet," who received God’s revelation by walking and talking with Him |
Atonement A sacrifice made to remove the guilt of sin and reconcile the sinner with God |
C
Chalcedon City where a council was held that resulted in a creed that expresses that Jesus was "truly God and truly man," and that His two natures were distinct. |
ChristMeans "Anointed one." Comes from the translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah." |
ChurchThe core of God’s kingdom on earth in the present age. A principal instrument to establish the kingdom. |
Cultural mandate Command to fill the earth and subdue it, turning the whole creation into something for God's glory |
CyrusThe Persian emperor who decreed that the Israelites could return to the Promised Land |
D
David Old Testament king of Israel who received the promise that his descendant would sit on the throne and reign forever. |
Depravity Refers to man's sinful nature after the Fall. |