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Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:24 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
A

Abraham

Father of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land.

Adam

First man

Ahistorical

The approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context

Atomistic

The approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions
C

Covenant

In the Bible, this term is used to describe the legal relationship that God established with His people, including the promise of blessings for faithfulness, and the warning of judgment for unfaithfulness.
D

David

King of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide.
E

Ebed

Hebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet"

Elect

Chosen by God for covenant blessings

Exegesis

The process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage
I

Invisible

Term used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong internally, that is, those who will come to have true saving faith
M

Mal'ak

Hebrew word (transliteration) for "messenger," also associated with the office of "prophet"

Moses

Chosen to deliver Israel from Egypt. Received the covenant focused on the law, with the promise of blessings for those who obey and curses for those who disobey.
N

Nabi

The most common Hebrew word (transliteration) in the Old Testament translated "prophet"

Noah

After the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe
O

Outside

Term used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation
P

Prophet

Emissary sent from God with a message for His people

Prophetes

Greek word (transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth.
R

Remnant

Term used in the Bible to refer to a group of faithful Israelites who would be spared the judgment that would come upon the unfaithful
V

Visible

Term used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally