Sunday, 19 May 2024, 4:52 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8
Richard Ramsay

Prophetes

Greek word (transliteration) from which we get the English work "prophet." It means to predict or to speak forth.

Providence

God's active involvement in history as he works out his eternal plan for the universe

Rehoboam

Son of king Solomon. The kingdom was divided due to his disrespectful treatment of some of the tribes.

Remnant

Term used in the Bible to refer to a group of faithful Israelites who would be spared the judgment that would come upon the unfaithful

Samaria

Capital of the 10 northern tribes of Israel. Fell to Assyria.

Shemaiah

Prophesied that God would turn Judah over to Shishak (2 Chronicles 12).

Solomon

Son of king David. Reigned also as king. Built the temple in Jerusalem.

Visible

Term used to describe the nature of the Church or the covenant when referring to those who belong externally