eternal gen. of Son - faith Flashcards
Eternal generation of the Son
A phrase to describe the relationship between the 1st/2nd persons of the Trinity where the SOn’s identity (as Son) is defined eternally by his relationship to the Father
eternity
Eternity = the realm where there is no beginning and no end
Ethics
Area of philosophical and theological inquiry that talks about what is right and wrong (morality) and what is the good/good life
Evangelical
Comes from evangelion “good news” or “gospel”
Evidentialism
using evidence to substantiate Christianity
evil
act/event contrary to God’s good and holy purposes
Exegesis
means “drawing meaning of”. It is the unpacking of a text
Existentialism
defining truth by experience
expiation
sin is canceled out by being covered over. For Christians, Christ’s death covers our sins.
Faith
hearing God and doing what you are told