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Abrogate To repeal or do away with a law or agreement. | |
AbsoluteWhen used in reference to God's authority, it means He has complete and total freedom over all creation. | |
Adiaphora Term used by some theologians to refer to things that are morally indifferent. | |
Amoral Not subject to ethical evaluation | |
Angels Good spirits that minister to man on behalf of God. | |
Aquinas Medieval theologian who believed that general revelation and existential revelation were sufficient to communicate many moral principles, and that the Scriptures supplemented those teachings. | |
Arianism Doctrine taught in the fourth century AD that denied the Trinity. | |
Athanasius Theologian of the fourth century AD who affirmed the Trinity and refuted Arianism. | |
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Bereans People who are praised in the Book of Acts for examining the Scriptures to see if the words of Paul were true. | |
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Ceremonial LawAspect of the law that gives instructions for worship and the sacrificial system. | |
Civil Law Aspect of the law that gives principles for governing society. | |
Civil Use Use of the law to restrain sin in society. | |
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. | |
Creation OrdinanceA command revealed through God's first acts of creation when He made the heavens and the earth. | |
Cultural Mandate God's command that humans expand his kingdom to the ends of the earth through the development of human culture. | |
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Darkness Figured used by John in Scripture to indicate sin. | |
Demons Fallen evil spirits that tempt man. | |
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EthicsDr. Frame defines it for Christians as theology viewed as a means of determining which human persons, acts and attitudes receive God's blessing and which do not. | |
EuthanasiaThe practice of deliberately intervening to terminate someone's life in order to relieve their suffering. | |
ExclusiveWhen used in reference to God's authority, it means that only God possesses this kind of authority. | |
ExhaustiveWhen used in reference to God's authority, it means that His authority extends over every detail of creation. | |
Existential Perspective Ethical perspective that considers the person, the motives, and the inner leading of the Holy Spirit. | |
Existential Revelation Revelation through persons | |
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General Revelation Revelation through creation and history | |
Great CommissionChrist's appointment of the eleven faithful apostles as his authoritative representatives, and his charge to them to spread the kingdom of God throughout the whole world. | |
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Hyperbole The use of exaggeration to make a point. | |
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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. | |
Immutable Unchanging. The term is used in theology to explain that God does not change in His attributes. | |
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Light Figure used by John in Scripture to indicate righteousness. | |
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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. | |
Moral Law Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments. | |
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Natural The realm of created existence in which we live. | |
Nature When referring to man, it is his fundamental character. | |
Nicea City where Church council was held in 325 AD, in which they affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity and refuted Arianism. | |
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. | |
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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. | |
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Reciprocal Term used to describe a relationship in which two things affect each other mutually. | |
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SarcasmThe use of language contrary to its literal meaning in order to criticize or taunt. | |
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. | |
Sirmium City where Church council was held in 357 AD, in which they affirmed Arianism | |
Situational PerspectiveEthical perspective that considers the problem itself, the goals, and the consequences. | |
SolidarityWhen speaking of the unity of humanity, this refers to the way God deals with people as a united body. | |
SovereigntyTerm used in theology to explain that God has complete authority over all creation and that He is in complete control of everything. | |
Special Revelation Revelation that transcends the normal workings of creation | |
SupernaturalRealm of existence of God and His works. This realm is above nature. | |
Surrogate Representative or substitute. Used in theology to express the concept that man is the image of God. | |
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Teleological Related to the purpose of something. Another name give by Dr. Frame to the "situational" perspective. | |
TheologyDr. Frame defines it as the application of the Word of God to all of life. | |
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WillWhen speaking of man, this is his personal faculty for deciding, choosing, desiring, hoping and intending. | |