Glossary for Lessons 1-11

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Special terms used in lessons 1-11

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Ceremonial

Term used to refer to aspects of God's Old Testament Law that applied to forms of worship and are object lessons to teach eternal truths

Civil

Term used to refer to aspects of God's Old Testament Law that were eternal principles put into time-conditioned settings in the nation of Israel

Common Grace

God's non-saving mercy toward all of humanity

Consummation

In 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.

Continuation

In 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 Mandate

The command in Genesis 1:28 to develop and rule the creation to display God's glory

Culture

The intersecting patterns of concepts, behaviors and emotions that characterize a community