Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 8:27 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
E

Existential Perspective

Ethical perspective that considers the person, the motives, and the inner leading of the Holy Spirit.

Existential Revelation

Revelation through persons
G

General Revelation

Revelation through creation and history
H

Hyperbole

The use of exaggeration to make a point.
L

Light

Figure used by John in Scripture to indicate righteousness.
M

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase represents something else.

Moral Law

Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments.
N

Normative Perspective

Ethical perspective that considers the standards as given in God's Word.

Normative Use

Use of the law to show Christians how to live a more ethical life.
P

Pedagogical Use

Use of the law to expose sin and drive an unbeliever to Christ.