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

Ahistorical

The approach of studying the prophetical books without taking into account the historical context

Elect

Term used in the Old Testament for someone chosen by God for covenant blessings

Covenant

In 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.

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

Abraham

Father of the nation of Israel. Received the covenant promises of many descendants and a special land.

Adam

First man

Noah

After the Great Flood, he received the universal covenant promise of stability for the physical universe.

Moses

Chosen 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.

Outside

Term used to describe those who were cut off from the possibility of salvation

David

Second king of Israel. Received the covenant promise focused on establishing an empire, that God's kingdom would become magnificent and world-wide.