PULSE Final Definitions

Question 1

Allegorical

Answer 1

A method of reading and interpreting the bible as a metaphor, an allegory. Looking for deeper symbolic meanings, departing from just the text.

Question 2

Anagogical

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Interpretation of Bible in reference to the end times, apocalypse

Reading through the vision of what is to come as God heals the broken earth.

Question 3

Canon

Answer 3

discerned collection of sacred writings, religion-specific– there are certain rules concerning which scriptures are part of a religion’s sacred text

Question 4

Covenant

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Sacred agreement between God and Humanity, usually involving promises or obligations

Question 5

Disciples/Apostles

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Apostles: Jesus’ closest circle of followers, spread his teachings to different corners of the holy land and the rest of the world.

Question 6

Eschatology

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Subset of analogical interpretation dealing with death, judgment, ad the final destiny of the human soul.

Question 7

Ethical

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Moral principles for living righteously defined from scripture and Jesus’ teaching rather than personal philosophies

Question 8

Ethical Monotheism

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The belief in one God who its the sole source of morality, demanding righteous behavior and justice from humanity

Question 9

Evangelist

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A passionate preacher/advocate who spreads a message, most commonly the Christian Gospel, among to inspire conversation and spiritual growth.

Question 10

Fortelling

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Predicting future events based on the WORD OF GOD.

Question 11

Forthtelling

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Proclaiming God’s present truth, focusing on the “now”.

Question 12

Gospel

Answer 12

The teaching, writing, and stores of the miracles and life of JESUS CHRIST.

Question 13

Hermeneutics

Answer 13

4 main ways of reading + interpreting the Hebrew/Christian Scriptures of the Bible

Anagogical
Allegorical
Literal
Moral

Question 14

Immanent

Answer 14

God is actively present and involved within His creation, dwelling with humanity through the Holy Spirit, Jesus (Immanuel - “God with us”), and His sustaining presence in nature, contrasting with His transcendence (being separate and above

Question 15

Literal

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Reading and interpreting the Bible in a straightforward sense for history and verbatim wording

Question 16

Messiah (Hebrew)/Christ (Greek)

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Jesus Christ, the son of God, sent to protect the people of the promised land and spread the word of God.

Question 17

Omnipotent

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All-powerful

Question 18

Omniscient

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All-knowing and knowing all outcomes to all situations

Question 19

Patriarchs

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Biblical figures that are regarded as fathers of God’s teaching e.g. Abraham. Isaac, Jacob

Question 20

Repentance

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A change in mind, behavior, and overall direction away from sin and towards the teachings of God.

Question 20

Primeval History

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Refers to Genesis 1-11, the Bible’s accounts of the earliest recorded events (creation through Tower of Babel)

Question 21

Prophets/Prophecy

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Messengers of God, one who speaks God’s message and acts as a bridge between God and the people

Question 22

Synoptic

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the first three books of the New Testament—Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The term is derived from the Greek words syn (“together”) and optic (“seeing”), literally meaning “seeing together” or “viewing at a common point

Question 22

Revelation

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A palpable/visible act of God’s presence/truth on Earth, usually through miracles or large natural acts i.e. burning bush

Question 23

Tanakh, Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim

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The main books of the Hebrew Scriptures Torah/Pentateuch = first 5 sacred books Nev'im = book of Prophets Ketchuvim = writings e.g. Psalms

Question 24

Testament

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A declaration/will, refers to the two main sections of the Bible as the declaration/will of God and Jesus Christ

Question 25

Theodicy

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The philosophical and theological attempt to reconcile the existence of a perfectly good, all-knowing, and all-powerful God with the reality of evil and suffering in the world. If God is so powerful, why can't he stop evil? If God is so kind, why would he let bad things happen in the first place? (the attempt to solve this is theodicy)

Question 26

Theophany

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A direct, observable and temporary manifestation or appearance of God to human beings. Instances where an invisible God uses visible/tangible forms e.g. fire, clouds/human-like figure to make his presence known

Question 27

Transcendental

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That which surpasses or goes beyond ordinary limits, particularly common physical human experience, thought, or belief.