Theology - Vocab 11

Question 1

eternal generation of the Son

Answer 1

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

Question 2

eternity

Answer 2

the realm in which there is no beginning and no end

Question 3

ethics

Answer 3

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

Question 4

evangelical

Answer 4

a set of terms arising out of the Greek word euangelion: “good news” or “gospel”

Question 5

evidentialism

Answer 5

using evidence to substantiate Christianity

Question 6

evil

Answer 6

any act or event that is contrary to the good and holy purposes of God

Question 7

exegesis

Answer 7

“drawing meaning out of”, the process of seeking to understand what a text means or communicates on its own

Question 8

existentialism

Answer 8

defining truth by experience

Question 9

expiation

Answer 9

the belief that sin is canceled out by being covered over, suggests that Christ’s death covers our sins

Question 10

faith

Answer 10

hearing God and doing what you’re told