6th Theology: Unit 2 Vocabulary and Concepts

To show, warn of, or indicate a future event before it happens.

• Apocalyptic

• Parable

• Foreshadow

• Fortune

The divine influence given to the human authors of Scripture. The Holy Spirit moved within them to chose their own words to write the truth God wanted written for the sake of our salvation.

• Inspriation

• Ruah

• Narrative

• Law

The Hebrew word for “breath” and “spirit.” God breathed His “breath of life” into Adam and God’s Spirit is present in the Scriptures, making them the living Word of God.

• Inspriation

• Ruah

• Narrative

• Law

A writing style of Scripture that tells a story in a straightforward way, recounting some event or story of an important person in Israel’s history.

• Inspiration

• Ruah

• Narrative

• Law

Mostly contained in the first five books of the Bible, called the Pentateuch, are writings that communicate how to best love God and each other

• Inspiration

• Ruah

• Narrative

• Law

foretold the consequences of the current course of action of the people of Israel and called them to repentance and right worship of God

• Prophecy

• Poetry

• Wisdom

• Proverbs

uses metaphorical and artistic language to communicate basic truths about God and human nature

• Prophecy

• Poetry

• Wisdom

• Proverbs

comments on the human condition using learned, quotable sayings; often offer advice for a wide range of topics and situations.

• Prophecy

• Poetry

• Wisdom

• Proverbs

short stories that communicate layers of truth

• Parable

• Genealogy

• Epistle

• Apocalyptic

record family ancestries and reveal important family connections between individuals in the Bible

• Parables

• Genealogy

• Epistles

• Apocalyptic