Lecture Notes Review on Scriptures and Theology

A collection of flashcards based on key concepts, terms, and definitions from the lecture notes on scripture and theology.

Doctrine of the Fall

The belief that the Fall of Adam and Eve is a crucial aspect of understanding humanity's need for Christ.

Cosmology of Genesis

The understanding of creation in Genesis, influenced by other ancient cultures, focusing on why God created the earth rather than how.

Agency and Accountability

Gifts from God activated by the Fall, crucial for individual choice and responsibility.

Exegesis

The critical interpretation of a text to uncover its original meaning through analysis.

Eisegesis

The interpretation of a text based on preconceived meanings not originally present in the text.

Markan Priority

The theory that the Gospel of Mark was the first written among the Gospels, influencing Matthew and Luke.

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

A teaching in Matthew emphasizing the importance of forgiveness, using the story of a servant forgiven a huge debt yet refusing to forgive a small one.

Covenant

An agreement with God where obedience grants blessings, which include priesthood and prosperity, meant to bless all families of the earth.

John the Baptist

The last prophet of the Old Testament, who prepared the way for Jesus, representing the Law of Moses.

The Great Commission

Christ's command in Matthew 28 to spread the gospel and baptize all nations.

Resurrection

The foundational miracle of Christianity, affirming Jesus’s victory over death.

Pentecost

The event when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Church.

Book of Revelation

The final book of the New Testament, containing apocalyptic visions and messages to the early Church.

Apocalyptic Genre

A literary style characterized by symbolic imagery and visions about the end times, prevalent in the Book of Revelation.