Saturday, 18 May 2024, 5:20 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
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 |
AdamFirst man |
AbrahamFather of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land. |
NoahAfter the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe |
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. |
DavidKing of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |
OutsideTerm used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation |
VisibleTerm used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally |
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 |