Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:22 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8

Theology

Dr. Frame defines it as the application of the Word of God to all of life.

Light

Figure used by John in Scripture to indicate righteousness.

Darkness

Figured used by John in Scripture to indicate sin.

Amoral

Not subject to ethical evaluation

Normative Perspective

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

Existential Perspective

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

Teleological

Related to the purpose of something. Another name give by Dr. Frame to the "situational" perspective.

General Revelation

Revelation through creation and history

Special Revelation

Revelation that transcends the normal workings of creation

Existential Revelation

Revelation through persons