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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. | |