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GL O S S A RY
beatitudes any of the declarations made in the Sermon
on the Mount (Matthew 5:3–11)
charismatic relating to spiritual gifts
constitution a legal document that lays down the basic
rules and principles governing life in an
earthly kingdom
covenant a solemn contract between two or more
individuals. It describes the terms of their
relationship with one another. A theocratic
covenant is between God and humanity.
directive an authoritative statement meant to give
direction on how one might best live his
or her life
dispensations different eras of sacred history
duration the time during which something
exists or lasts
eschatology the study of end times
ethics internal purity and external acts
of goodness
Humanism the teaching that man can solve his own
problems by human reason, apart from the
help of God
Intertestamental Period the period of history occurring between the
Old Testament and the New Testament
manifestation a perceptible, outward, or visible expression
manifesto a written statement declaring publicly the
intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
missio Dei Latin for the phrase “mission of God”
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