Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 4:33 AM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-8
CommonalityWhen speaking of the unity of humanity, this refers to the similar traits that bind certain people groups together. |
CommunityWhen 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. |
WillWhen 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. |
SarcasmThe use of language contrary to its literal meaning in order to criticize or taunt. |