Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 3:54 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-6
Perspicuity In theology, this is another term for clarity, used in reference to the Scriptures. |
Adiaphora Term used by some theologians to refer to things that are morally indifferent. |
Aquinas Medieval theologian who believed that general revelation and existential revelation were sufficient to communicate many moral principles, and that the Scriptures supplemented those teachings. |
Hyperbole The use of exaggeration to make a point. |
Moral Law Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments. |
Civil Law Aspect of the law that gives principles for governing society. |
Pedagogical UseUse of the law to expose sin and drive an unbeliever to Christ. |
Civil Use Use of the law to restrain sin in society. |
Normative Use Use of the law to show Christians how to live a more ethical life. |
Abrogate To repeal or do away with a law or agreement. |