Basil of Caesareatheologian who lived from A.D. 330 to 379 and authored "De Spiritu Sancto" (On the Holy Spirit) |
Economicthe perspective on the Trinity that refers to how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit interact with one another, especially as it pertains to creation |
Illuminationa divine gift of knowledge or understanding that's primarily cognitive |
Inward leadinga divine gift of knowledge or understanding that is primarily emotive or intuitive |
John Owenthe Puritan writer and theologian who lived from 1616 to 1683 and spoke of the Holy Spirit's creative power in his book, "A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit" |
Natural revelationknowledge of God that comes through the ordinary workings of the natural world and providence, including every creature, object, substance and principle in creation |
Ontologicalthe perspective on the Trinity that refers to being and existence |
Pneumatologythe study of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity |
ProvidenceGod's work of governing and upholding all creation, including creatures, actions and things |
RevelationGod's work of making himself known to human beings |
RuachHebrew word for wind or breath |
Septuagintthe Greek translation of the Old Testament |
supernatural revelationknowledge of God that comes directly from God, or from his messengers, including miracles, prophecy, the inspiration of Scripture, and every other divine intervention and extraordinary work of providence |
TrinityGod is three persons, but only one essence. |