Saturday, 18 May 2024, 10:37 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: He Gave Us Prophets (He Gave Us Prophets)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8

Visible

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

Invisible

Term 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

Providence

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

Contingent

This term refers to the nature of one thing depending on another. It is used to describe some of God's predictions that may be fulfilled in different ways, depending on man's response.

Shemaiah

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

Gospel

It comes from the Old Testament term "basar" and it means "good news."

Kingdom

New Testament term that indicates the restoration of God's people and their victory over the world

Immutable

Term used to describe the unchangeable character of God