AnthropologyTerm theologians use for the doctrine of humanity |
Covenant of GraceTheological term used for the covenant God made to provide a way of salvation after the Fall |
Cultural MandateThe command to fill and rule over the earth, developing all of culture and society |
DichotomyTheologian term for the view that man is made of two basic parts, the body and an immaterial part usually called the soul |
Eternal CounselGod's eternal plan for history, the agreement between the persons of the Trinity |
FallTheological name given to the events including the temptation of Adam and Eve, their sin, and the judgment that followed |
ImageWord used to explain that man has been made similar to God. It is also used for idols. |
IshHebrew term (transliteration) for "man" |
IshshahHebrew term (transliteration) for "woman" |
NakedTerm used in Genesis 3:7 to describe both physical nudity and shame |
Non posse non peccareLatin phrase used by Augustine meaning "not able not to sin," or "unable to avoid sin" |
Non posse peccareLatin phrase used by Augustine meaning "not able to sin" |
Original SinTerm used in systematic theology to refer to the consequences of humanity's first sin |
Posse non peccareLatin phrase used by Augustine meaning "to be able not to sin" |
ProvidenceGod's preservation and governance of creation in history |
SinAny want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God |
TrichotomyThe view that man is made of three parts: body, soul, and spirit |