Sunday, 19 May 2024, 3:23 PM
Site: Birmingham Theological Seminary
Course: Making Biblical Decisions (Making Biblical Decisions)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-9
Richard Ramsay
Normative Perspective Ethical perspective that considers the standards as given in God's Word. |
Normative Use Use of the law to show Christians how to live a more ethical life. |
Open TheismModern school of theology that teaches that God's sovereignty is limited. They believe that humans must have ultimate control over their lives; otherwise, God has no right to hold us responsible. |
Pedagogical UseUse of the law to expose sin and drive an unbeliever to Christ. |
Perspicuity In theology, this is another term for clarity, used in reference to the Scriptures. |
Preternatural The realm of existence that is beyond or beside nature. It includes invisible spirits such as angels and demons. |
Reciprocal Term used to describe a relationship in which two things affect each other mutually. |
Repentance Rejection of sin and turning away from it |
SarcasmThe use of language contrary to its literal meaning in order to criticize or taunt. |
Saving Faith Assent to the truth of the gospel, and trust in Christ to save us from our sin |