Saturday, 4 May 2024, 2:30 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1 and 2
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AbrahamFather of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land. |
AdamFirst man |
AhistoricalThe approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context. |
AtomisticThe approach to reading the prophetical books as loosely connected predictions. |
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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. |
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DavidKing of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |
E
EbedHebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet." |
ElectChosen by God for covenant blessings |
ExegesisThe process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage. |
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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. |