Intro to the New Testament Flashcards

1
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compromise

A

To surrender or give up one’s principles

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2
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To profane or treat as not sacred

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desecrate

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3
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Imitation of ancient Greek thought and customs.

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Hellenism

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4
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persecute

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To afflict or harass constantly so as to injure or distress

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5
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apocalyptic

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Prophetic; concerning the end of all things.

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6
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The divine influence that allowed a person chosen by God to receive and write God’s revelation.

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inspiration

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7
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denounce

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To condemn strongly as evil

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8
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One who pretends to be what he is not

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hypocrite

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9
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immortality

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The condition of being deathless or undying.

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10
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Believing that there is only one God

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monotheistic

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11
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Believing in or worshiping many gods

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polytheistic

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12
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A person who testifies to what he has seen

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eyewitness

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13
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A work that continues a story started in an earlier work.

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sequel

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14
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Presenting a common view

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synoptic

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15
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A formal, systematic essay or book on some subject.

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treatise

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16
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benediction

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A blessing, usually given at the end of public worship.

17
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salutation

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A formal greeting.