Glossary for Lessons 1-11
Special terms used in lessons 1-11
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ConsummationIn speaking of eschatology and the kingdom of God, this term refers to the time when Christ returns and fulfills God's ultimate purpose for all of history. | |
ContinuationIn speaking of eschatology and the kingdom of God, this term refers to the history and extension of the Church through the preaching of the gospel. | |
Cultural MandateThe command in Genesis 1:28 to develop and rule the creation to display God's glory | |
CultureThe intersecting patterns of concepts, behaviors and emotions that characterize a community | |
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DescartesThe "father of modern rationalism" | |
DialogicalApproach to interpreting Scripture that involves a type of conversation between the reader and the text, coming to understand it better and better | |
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ExegesisTheological term for the process of analyzing a Bible passage. It means literally to "lead out" the meaning. | |
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Full ValuePhrase used in this course to mean the total significance of a text, consisting of its original meaning, all its biblical elaborations, and all its legitimate applications | |
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Great CommissionThe gospel mandate in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples of all nations. | |