Sunday, 19 May 2024, 3:15 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-6

Sirmium

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

Arianism

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

Nicea

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

Machiavelli

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

Metaphor

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

Abrogate

To repeal or do away with a law or agreement.

Normative Use

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

Civil Use

Use of the law to restrain sin in society.

Pedagogical Use

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

Civil Law

Aspect of the law that gives principles for governing society.