Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:12 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8
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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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DavidSecond king of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |
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EbedHebrew word (transliteration) for "servant," also associated with the office of "prophet" |
ElectTerm used in the Old Testament for someone chosen by God for covenant blessings |
ExegesisThe process of drawing out the true meaning of a Bible passage |
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GospelIt comes from the Old Testament term "basar" and it means "good news." |
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ImmutableTerm used to describe the unchangeable character of God |
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 |
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JeremiahProphet who broke a clay jar in front of the elders to show what would happen to Judah |
JonahProphet called to preach in Nineveh. Swallowed by a large fish when he refused to go. |