Glossary for Lessons 1-4
Glossary for all 4 lessons. SCROLL DOWN to review key names and terms. You may also search for a term by clicking on its first letter below.
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Abrogate To repeal or do away with a law or agreement. | |
Adiaphora Term used by some theologians to refer to things that are morally indifferent. | |
Amoral Not subject to ethical evaluation | |
Aquinas Medieval theologian who believed that general revelation and existential revelation were sufficient to communicate many moral principles, and that the Scriptures supplemented those teachings. | |
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Ceremonial LawAspect of the law that gives instructions for worship and the sacrificial system. | |
Civil Law Aspect of the law that gives principles for governing society. | |
Civil Use Use of the law to restrain sin in society. | |
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DarknessFigure used by John in Scripture to indicate sin. | |
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EthicsDr. Frame defines it for Christians as theology viewed as a means of determining which human persons, acts and attitudes receive God's blessing and which do not. | |
EuthanasiaThe practice of deliberately intervening to terminate someone's life in order to relieve their suffering. | |
Existential Perspective Ethical perspective that considers the person, the motives, and the inner leading of the Holy Spirit. | |
Existential Revelation Revelation through persons | |
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General Revelation Revelation through creation and history | |
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Hyperbole The use of exaggeration to make a point. | |
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Light Figure used by John in Scripture to indicate righteousness. | |
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Metaphor A figure of speech in which a word or phrase represents something else. | |
Moral Law Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments. | |
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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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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. | |
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SarcasmThe use of language contrary to its literal meaning in order to criticize or taunt. | |
Situational PerspectiveEthical perspective that considers the problem itself, the goals, and the consequences. | |
Special Revelation Revelation that transcends the normal workings of creation | |
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Teleological Related to the purpose of something. Another name give by Dr. Frame to the "situational" perspective. | |
TheologyDr. Frame defines it as the application of the Word of God to all of life. | |