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Saturday, 18 May 2024, 9:13 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-5

Metaphor

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

Machiavelli

Sixteenth century author who wrote The Prince. Known for arguing that "the end justifies the means."

Nicea

City where Church council was held in 325 AD, in which they affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity and refuted Arianism.

Arianism

Doctrine taught in the fourth century AD that denied the Trinity.

Sirmium

City where Church council was held in 357 AD, in which they affirmed Arianism

Athanasius

Theologian of the fourth century AD who affirmed the Trinity and refuted Arianism.

Bereans

People who are praised in the Book of Acts for examining the Scriptures to see if the words of Paul were true.

Sarcasm

The use of language contrary to its literal meaning in order to criticize or taunt.

Situational Perspective

Ethical perspective that considers the problem itself, the goals, and the consequences.

Euthanasia

The practice of deliberately intervening to terminate someone's life in order to relieve their suffering.