Saturday, 18 May 2024, 11:45 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8
AhistoricalThe approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context |
ElectTerm used in the Old Testament for someone chosen by God for covenant blessings |
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. |
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 |
AbrahamFather of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land. |
AdamFirst man |
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. |
OutsideTerm used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation |
DavidSecond king of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide. |