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Humanities 102
Biblical Revelations with Dr. Stringer
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
01/20/2012

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PAROUSIA
Definition
Is the corporate term for second coming of Christ
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ADVENT
Definition
corporate term for first coming of Christ
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MAN OF SIN/LAWLESSNESS
Definition
descriptive term for Antichrist
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Definition
1st Corinthians 12-14 one of the problems Paul addresses. Answer to abuses was love. Chapter 13 was high-water mark
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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Definition
Controlling agent over the gifts – reference is Galatians 5
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ACTS 1:8
Definition
dissemination of the Gospel beginning in your locality and spreading to the world based in
GOD not in personal abilities or gifts
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ROMANS 12: 1, 2
Definition
Pivotal series of verses moving from doctrine to duty in Romans. Present your bodies as living sacrifices
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HEBREWS 12: 1, 2
Definition
Result of the hall of faith and all of those listed therein who have in church history manifested faithfulness to god. It is now our duty to follow in line with the cloud of witnesses
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JOHN 1:1
Definition
Introduction of the Logos of God. Term referring to Jesus as the Eternal one. Four biggies: earth, air, fire, and water. Logos was the fifth essence. The quintessence
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KING, SERVANT, PERFECT MAN, AND DEITY
Definition
Jesus. Depictions from Matthew through John of Jesus
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TRIBULATION
Definition
Seven years wherein scripture says the earth will be under the domination of the Antichrist and Satan
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MILLENNIUM
Definition
literal or figurative definition of Christ’s reign on Earth
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SEVEN CHURCHES
Definition
Revelation says that John will issue messages to seven churches, representing the church at large and their faithfulness or lack there of
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GODDESS DIANA
Definition
Fertility God of the Ephesians who came down from heaven on a meteor. Commercial venture involved. Henotheism.
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JUDAIZERS
Definition
the ones addressed in the book of Galatians. Attempting to bring the Christians back to a liberal very of Christianity by bringing back a more liberal Law.
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FIRST BORN OF CREATION
Definition
designation given to Jesus in the book of Colossians indicating the link to Jesus as a temporal being.
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LOGOS OF GOD
Definition
This has strong overtones to John 1:1… but carries through the first chapter. Eternal principle John pointing to, so that the Greek designation was properly put into a Christian framework so that the gentiles would not view it as an abstract, but as a God.
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PHARISEES, SADDUCEES, ESSENES, AND ZEALOTS
Definition
Four sects of Judaism with roots in the intertestimonial period who were representative of Judaism rather than Christianity
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NEO-PLATIONISM, EPICUREANISM, STOICISM, AND CYNICISM
Definition
Predominant philosophies in the in the intertestimonial period for having a negative effect on Judaism
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ANTIOCHUS EPHIPHANES
Definition
Violated the sacredness of the Jewish alters. Sacrificed a pig… desecrated the alter
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APOCRYPHA
Definition
“Hidden” books of the bible
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PSEUDOPYGRPHA
Definition
False writings during the intertestimonial period that dealt with apocalyptic times
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GALATIANS 4:4
Definition
In the fullness of time Jesus was born which is an indicator that the timing of Jesus in the historical sense was not a fluke… it was exactly when God wanted Him to appear.
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PENTECOST
Definition
Literally Fifty. Holy spirit is given to believer. From then on the holy spirit was given to all believers. Beginning of the church
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W.I.F.E.
Definition
Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Expression.
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GREEKS, ROMANS, AND JEWS
Definition
Three mindsets. Mind. Glory. Light.
Greeks – Luke
Romans – mark
Jews – Matthew
Church at large – John
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INCARCERATION OF PAUL
Definition
Twofold:
First incarceration: House arrest.
Second incarceration: full committal to a dungeon.
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JESUS: SAVIOR CHRIST: LORD
Definition
Evidence of the salvation aspect and also of the obedience aspect.
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STEWARDSHIP
Definition
Second Corinthians 8/9: Appeal for the collections of the Jews in Jerusalem without the use of the word money. Paul
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FALSE TEACHERS
Definition
9 new testament books addressed specifically to fight false teachers
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EPHESIANS 2: 8, 9
Definition
for by Grace are you saved through faith. These two verses highlight the significance that salvation is a gift.
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JOHN 3: 16
Definition
Salvation is sufficient for the whole world and efficient for His people.
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BETTER THAN
Definition
Jesus is better than the tabernacle, the sanctuary, the priest. Jesus, in the mind of the author, is better than everything.
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MIND OF CHRIST
Definition
Philippians chapter 2: Have the mind of Christ. While God was on earth he was still God, but he was willing to relinquish his place by coming to earth, taking on the body of a man, and dying for the sins of man.
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JESUS GROWTH
Definition
Luke 2:52 – Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, in favor with God and in favor with man. Mentally, socially, physically, spiritually
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SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Definition
Matthew 5-7: The beatitudes are the openings:
Two purposes:
1) Correctly interpret the law and its application
2) And to put forth the answer of the question “How do you live as a follower of Christ”
a. Golden rule given “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
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RUNAWAY SLAVE
Definition
His name was Onesimus. Paul encourages him to go back to his owner
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PASTORAL EPISTLES
Definition
First and Second Timothy and Titus: Spiritual advice for young spiritual workers.
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CHURCH
Definition
Body of Christ. Has local and international dimensions, not limited by aspect of building in a literal sense. And includes believers of all ages.
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