Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:33 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8

Commonality

When speaking of the unity of humanity, this refers to the similar traits that bind certain people groups together.

Community

When speaking of the unity of humanity, this refers to the way people interact with each other.

Surrogate

Representative or substitute. Used in theology to express the concept that man is the image of God.

Immutable

Unchanging. The term is used in theology to explain that God does not change in His attributes.

Simplicity

Term used by theologians to explain that God's attributes are interconnected and united. God is not a composite of parts, like a piece of jewelry composed of many gems.

Image

Term used in theology to express the fact that man is made to be similar to God, but not equal. Man is God's representative on earth.

Nature

When referring to man, it is his fundamental character.

Will

When speaking of man, this is his personal faculty for deciding, choosing, desiring, hoping and intending.

Reciprocal

Term used to describe a relationship in which two things affect each other mutually.

Sarcasm

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