WORDS Flashcards
transcendent
exceeding usual limits : surpassing. b. : extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience. c. in Kantian philosophy : being beyond the limits of all possible experience and knowledge.
Dichotomy
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
“a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism”
Ecclesiastical
relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
“the ecclesiastical hierarchy”
Eucharist
the Christian service, ceremony, or sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed.
“we went to an early morning Eucharist”
Eschatology
relating to death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind.
“unorthodox religionists concerned with eschatological questions”
Chrstocentric
the branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ
Apocalyptic
(from Greek “to hide away”), in biblical literature, works outside an accepted canon of scripture. The history of the term’s usage indicates that it referred to a body of esoteric writings that were at first prized, later tolerated, and finally excluded.
What is the biblical meaning of theophany?
an appearance of God
A theophany is an appearance of God. More precisely, it is a visible display to human beings that expresses the presence and character of God. Examples include the thunderous display at the top of Mount Sinai (Ex. 19); the burning bush (Ex. 3); appearances to Abraham
What is the meaning of phany?
From Greek, meaning “appearance,” “manifestation” (epiphany); used in the formation of compound words (Christophany; Satanophany).
What does having an epiphany mean?
a sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking.
flash, insight, inspiration, realization, vision
Tribulation
plural noun: tribulations
a cause of great trouble or suffering.
“the tribulations of being a megastar”
a state of great trouble or suffering.
“his time of tribulation was just beginning”
What it means to be apostolic?
To put it simple, to be apostolic means to walk in the ways and teaching of Jesus the way the Apostles did. In other words, to be apostolic is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. They were apostolic in doctrine and preached one message with the Old Testament as the foundation and the New Testament its fulfilment.
Apostles
each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
any important early Christian teacher, especially St. Paul.
Epiphany
:a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something. (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking
General meaning of catholic
a person who belongs to the universal Christian church.
Apostolic Faith Church
The Apostolic Faith Church affirms the doctrine of outward holiness, in which modesty in speech and dress is emphasized (including the non-use of jewelry), along with abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. Their teachings are in direct conflict with Calvinistic beliefs regarding sin, predestination, and eternal security.
What does apostolic mean?
relating to the Apostles.
“apostolic writings”
What do evangelical believe?
Evangelicals take the Bible seriously and believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The term “evangelical” comes from the Greek word euangelion, meaning “the good news” or the “gospel.” Thus, the evangelical faith focuses on the “good news” of salvation brought to sinners by Jesus Christ.
How are evangelicals different from other Christians?
Evangelicals are a subgroup of Protestants who emphasize the authority of the Bible and the importance of personal conversion. They tend to be more conservative in their theology and social beliefs than other branches of Christianity.
What is the meaning of korban?
The term korban primarily refers to sacrificial offerings given from humans to God for the purpose of doing homage, winning favor, or securing pardon. The
Abominable Usurpation
When the church places its own tradition alongside the word of God in the Bible
offence
- a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.
“neither offense violates any federal law” - annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one’s standards or principles.
“I didn’t intend to give offense
When the Bible speaks of offense
When the Bible speaks of offense, it refers primarily to some act or series of acts which lead another into sin.
Defile
sully, mar, or spoil.
“the land was defiled by a previous owner”
desecrate or profane (something sacred).
“the tomb had been defiled and looted”
Exegete
X au G eat
an expounder ortextualinterpreter, especially ofscripture.
expoundor interpret (a text, especiallyscripture).
“I am able to exegete the scriptures in ways that make sense
Exegesis
X a G us
critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture.
“the task of biblical exegesis”
Similar:
interpretation
explanation
Encyclical
apapalletter sent to allbishopsof the Roman Catholic Church.
Adomination
uh . baa . muh . nay . shn
The noun abomination means a thing or action that is vile, vicious or terrible. For example, if you see a neighbor kick an old blind dog that’s done nothing wrong, you might remark, “That kind of cruelty is an abomination!”
Crucio
Crew she I o
Crucio means ‘I torture’. Cruciatus takes its name from the Latin word for ‘pain’ or ‘torture’, the root of which can be seen in other words such as ‘excruciating’ and ‘crucifixion’.
Venerate
Some common synonyms of venerate areadore, reverence, revere, and worship. While all these words mean “to honor and admire profoundly and respectfully,” venerate implies a holding as holy or sacrosanct because of character, association, or age
What is penance?
RENUNCIATION
the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
“a renunciation of violence”
What is the difference between aorist and past perfect?
The aorist tense in Greek represents a single and complete action in the past.The perfect tense represents a past action which still affects the present- the aorist has no affect on the present
How to pronounce aorist
Break ‘aorist’ down into sounds:[AIR] + [IST]-
What does aorist mean?
a past tense of Greek verbs, denoting an action without indicating whether completed, continued, or repeated.
Syncretism
the combination of different forms of belief or practice. 2. : the fusion of two or more originally different inflectional forms. syncretist.
Examples of Syncretism
Gnostic Christianity: A combination of Christianity and Gnostic philosophies.
Manichaeism: A combination of Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity.
Sikhism: A combination of Islam and Hinduism.
Another example of syncretism
Kind of teaching when Jesus is associated with
Buddha
Socrates
Mohammed
Gandhi
Pronounce syncretism
sing ·kruh ·ti ·zm
Admonition
A gentle or friendly criticism or warning.
PENTECOST
Pentecost is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 50th day after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Virgin Mary and the Apostles of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles
What is the meaning of the word apocalyptic?
showing or describing the total destruction and end of the world, or extremely bad future events: apocalyptic vision apocalyptic visions of a nuclear confrontation. apocalyptic warnings about our destruction of the environment
Exegesis
Exegesis or the Deductive Approach to Bible study simply means “to lead out” or “draw out,” extracting objectively, in a systematic study, what a text is actually saying to its original intended readers in their language, culture, and setting before we can discover what it means.
existential
What is the meaning of an existential?
or relating to existence
existential. / (ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl) / adjective. of or relating to existence, esp human existence. philosophy pertaining to what exists, and is thus known by experience rather than reason; empirical as opposed to theoretical.
What does altruistic mean in a person?
having or showing an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Tribulation
distress or suffering
: distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution. also : a trying experience. the trials and tribulations of starting a new business.
Admonition
admonition. noun. ad·mo·ni·tion ˌad-mə-ˈnish-ən. : a gentle or friendly criticism or warning
a piece of advice that is also a warning to someone about their behavior:
ENCYCLICAL
An encyclical is an official letter written by the Pope and sent to all Roman Catholic bishops, usually in order to make a statement about the official teachings of the Church.
PEDAGOGY
Pedagogy, pronounced “peh-duh-gow-jee,” is a term that refers to the method of how teachers teach, in theory and in practice.
PNEUMA
breath
breathe or blow, and has a basic meaning of ‘air in motion’, or ‘breath’ as something necessary to life. In Greek tragedy it is used of the ‘breath of life’ and it is the ‘Spirit’ of the New Testament.
What is the Bible aorist tense?
Unlike the other past tenses (imperfect and perfect), the aorist simply states the fact that an action has happened. It gives no information on how long it took, or whether the results are still in effect.
How to pronounce aorist?
Air ist
What is the aorist tense in the Greek Bible?
Summary The simple past tense in Greek is termed the aorist tense. The term aorist'' is derived from the Greek adjective ἀόριστος, meaningwithout boundaries’’ or ``unbounded.’’ In other words, the aorist tense describes a past action, without further definition or qualification.
