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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

Second 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

Term used in the Old Testament for someone chosen by God for covenant blessings

Exegesis

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

G

Gospel

It comes from the Old Testament term "basar" and it means "good news."

I

Immutable

Term used to describe the unchangeable character of God

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

J

Jeremiah

Prophet who broke a clay jar in front of the elders to show what would happen to Judah

Jonah

Prophet called to preach in Nineveh. Swallowed by a large fish when he refused to go.


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