Eternal-Faith Flashcards
Eternal Generation of the Son
a phrase used to describe the relationship that exists between the first and second persons of the Trinity, the Son’s identity as Son is defined eternally by his relationship to the Father
Eternity
in finite in time
Ethics
The area of philosophical and theological inquiry into what constitutes right and wrong, that is, morality, as well as what is the good and the good life
Evangelical
a set of terms arising out of the Greek word euangelion, “good news, or gospel”
Evidentialism
Attempts to give as much “evidence” as possible to substantiate crucial facts of the Christian faith
Evil
any act or event that is contrary to the good and holy purposes of God
Exegesis
unpacking the text
Existentialism
defining truth based on experience
Expiation
the belief that sin is canceled out by being covered over. For Christians, expiation suggests the Christ’s death covers our sins
Faith
hearing God and doing what you are told