GLOSSARY: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS


TERMS AND DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS COURSE

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Agnosto theo

This simple phrase means exactly what it says. Agnosto means “I know not.” Theo is the simple Greek word for god from which we get words such as theology. It is possible that the Greeks had erected such an altar out of their anxiety that they may have missed a god. They may have simply wanted to cover their bases.

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Apology

Apology is a  theological term to describe a   contention made in defense of the Christian faith. It is derived from the Greek, APOLOGIA,   meaning "a defense in conduct or procedure." Apologetics is the study of this   explanation or defense.

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Apostle

Apostle is a person sent by God. One of five  office gifts described in Ephesians 4:11.

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Armageddon

Armageddon will be, according to the Book of Revelation, the site of a battle during the end times, variously interpreted as either a literal or symbolic location. The term is also used in a generic sense to refer to any end of the world scenario.

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