Hermeneutics I Vocabular

Question 1

Progressive Revelation

Answer 1

Theological concept that God does reveal himself and his truth progressively over time.

Lord is peeling back the curtain.

A view that God’s knowledge is not revealed all at once but it is unfolded through time.

Ex: OT he gave understanding to people through prophecies. Then you see them unfold. Isais 61 he says he was anointed, then in Luke it is being fulfilled before your eyes.

Question 2

Covenant

Answer 2

A vow or promise between God and his people.

outlined with specific terms and conditions for both parties. There will be consequences if you break it.

A binding relationship is characterized by a deep personal commitment.

Establishes a personal relationship between God and humanity.

Mosaic
Abrahamic covenant: also known as the Unilateral covenant
Noahic
Davidic
The New Covenant

Question 3

Unilateral covenant

Answer 3

a binding covenant only on one side. It was God who made this with Abraham

Question 4

Tangible promises

Answer 4

You can see it and touch it,

God’s agreement with humanity that can be concrete in a practical way.

These practical ways are healing, provision, guidance, and spiritual growth.

Question 5

Allegory

Answer 5

A story poem or picture that will reveal a hidden meaning that has a moral.
Synonym: parable

Question 6

Dispensation

Answer 6

Divinely ordained time for a specific period of history.

Tells how God dealt with humanity during these times.

Question 7

Perpetual

Question 8

Theocratic