Monday, May 13, 2024, 5:45 PM
Site: Thirdmill Online Courses
Course: Kingdom & Covenant in the New Testament (eKNT)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-3
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Abraham

Man with whom God made the covenant of Israel's election

Adam

Man with whom God made the covenant of foundations

Age to come

Phrase often used by rabbis and leaders in Israel to describe the future age of righteousness, love, joy, and peace that would follow the exile

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Christ

Word that comes from the Greek translation of "Messiah" in Hebrew?

Common Grace

Theological phrase used to refer to God's benevolence shown to all people

Consummation

Term used for the period of the kingdom of God when Christ returns to establish its final form, and when we will fully experience all the blessings

Continuation

Term used for the period of the kingdom of God after the Messiah has come, but before the final victory.

Covenant

A solemn agreement

Culture

The patterns of human communities that develop out of shared concepts, behaviors and emotions.

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David

Man with whom God made the covenant of kingship