Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:46 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1 and 2
InvisibleTerm 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. |
VisibleTerm used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally. |
OutsideTerm used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation. |
DavidKing of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |
MosesChosen 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. |
NoahAfter the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe. |
AdamFirst man |
AbrahamFather of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land. |
RemnantTerm used in the Bible to refer to a group of faithful Israelites who would be spared the judgment that would come upon the unfaithful. |
CovenantIn 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. |