Terminology Flashcards

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Worldliness

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Manifestations of extreme behavior, unbecoming speech, or inappropriate appearance.

Fascination or association which lessens one’s affection for Jesus.

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Water Baptism

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Symbolizes the believer’s spiritual death to the old life and his or her spiritual resurrection to a new life in Christ.
Immersion.

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Vicarious Atonement

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“in place of”

When Jesus died for us, He took on the consequences of human (our) sin.

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Verbal Plenary Inspiration

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every (plenary) word (verbal) spoken directly by God

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Trinity

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Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
A united being (God) with three distinct persons. Each unique, having unique roles, personalities and actions… but united in purpose and function.

Tri-une Godhead.

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Tithing Principles

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Should be used for support of the active ministry and for the propagation of the Gospel and work of the Lord.

Giving of first fruits. (10%)

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Security of the Believer

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Depends on a living relationship with Christ in view of the Bible’s call to holiness; a man may have his part taken out of the Tree of Life and can fall away.

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Sanctification

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The work of the Holy Spirit that separates believers from sin and evil and dedicate them to worship and service to God.

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Repentance

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Greek ‘mention’ a change of mind; turning away from sin and turning towards God.

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Regeneration

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The Holy Spirit’s work of giving new life to the sinner who repents and believes in Jesus.

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Redemption

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To reduce someone by paying a ransom.

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Prophecy

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A word or revelation, given to a believer for another person, directly from God by the impulse of the Holy Spirit.

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Pentecost

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"fiftieth"
A Name for the Harvest Festival
50 days after passover.
50 Days after Jesus' Resurrection, 120 believers were in the Upper Room for the Holy Spirit outpouring.
This is the "birthday" of the church
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Millennium

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1,000 years of Earthly rule of Christ while Stan is bound.

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Justification

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By faith in Jesus we have been restored to divine fellowship. We have been justified by the blood of Christ: the payment for our sins has been paid. We are made or declared righteous.

Just - as - if - I’d - never - sinned

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Initial Physical Evidence

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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical evidence of Speaking in Tongues as the Spirit gives them utterances.

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Inspiration of Scripture

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‘God-breathed’ by divine power the Holy Spirit moved the human authors of the Bible in such a way that it reflects the intentions of God.

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Infallibility of Scripture

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The Divine source and authority of the Scriptures assures us that the Bible is also infallible; incapable of error or misleading, deceiving, or disappointing us.

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Immutable

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Not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature: unchangeable.

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Imminent Return of Christ

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The date of Christ’s return is unknown, therefore we should be alert and on guard.

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Holy Spirit Baptism

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An experience distinct from and subsequent to new birth; providing power for lives of service, power to witness.

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Eschatology

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A study about the “last things”

  • Death
  • Judgement
  • Heaven
  • Hell
  • Purgatory
  • The Second Coming (Blessed Hope)
  • The Resurrection of the Dead
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Ecclesiology

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The study of church doctrine.

The branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and functions of the church.

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Christology

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Bunch of theology concerned with the person, attributes, and deeds of Christ.

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Cannon of Scripture

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The writings of Sacred Scripture that are approved by the Church as inspired by God.

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Bible Versions

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Refers to various Bible translations from their original written language. Depending on the translator, versions may be more or less literal, meaning a word-for-word or thought-for-thought translation.

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Autographs - Original Manuscripts

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Original handwritten manuscripts of the Old and New Testaments, which were produced by human authors that were inspired by God.

None of these original manuscripts are known to exist today; however, thousands of reliable copies have been discovered which confirms the authenticity of the autographs.

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Authority of Scripture

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The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith & conduct.

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Annual Credential Renewal Process

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All ministers with the General Council of the A/G must renew credentials by filling out a form which must be completed no later than Dec. 31 of the given year.

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Attributes of God

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The special traits, characteristics, or qualities of God that constitute His nature and being. Can refer to the constitutional attributes (spirit, knowable, eternal, omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, wise) or the moral attributes (faithful, truthful, good, patient, loving, gracious and merciful, holy, righteous, and just).

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Policies Regarding Divorce and Remarriage of Ministers

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Bylaws Article IX, B, Section 5.

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Fruit of the Spirit

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Galatians 5:22-23

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Voluntary Cooperative Fellowship

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For the minister, voluntary cooperation means that when the minister decides to become a cooperating member of the A/G, this cooperation and participation thereby becomes obligatory and not optional.

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Four Fold Mission

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  1. Evangelize to the Lost
  2. Worship God
  3. Disciple Believers
  4. Show Compassion
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Four Cardinal Doctrines

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  1. Salvation
  2. Divine Healing
  3. Baptism in the Holy Spirit
  4. Second Coming (Blessed Hope)