Friday, 3 May 2024, 6:30 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Paul's Prison Epistles (Paul's Prison Epistles)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-3
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AgabusProphet who warned Paul that he would be put in chains in Jerusalem |
AgapeGreek word meaning "love" |
AsceticismThe improper avoidance of physical pleasure |
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Caesarea MaritimaCity in Samaria where Paul was imprisoned after his trial in Jerusalem |
CanonicalWord used to describe writings that were accepted as inspired and therefore belonging to the Bible |
ClementEarly church father (c. 150 - c. 215) from Alexandria. Indicates in his writings that Paul sent his letter to the Ephesians. |
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EpaphrasFounder of the church in Colosse |
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FelixRoman governor who tried Paul in Caesarea Maritima. Waited two years expecting Paul to bribe him. |
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GentileNon Jewish person |
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LycusName of valley where Colosse, Laodicea, and Hierapolis were located |