The Expository Glossary

Expository Glossary

Expository and theological terms from the teaching, each with its definition and the scripture it rests on.

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ABASE: Greek word Tapeinoo means to be brought low; to cast down; to humble.
ABOUND: Exceedingly great; rich; having abundance
ACCESS: To have the right to approach God with freedom and confidence. (Romans 5:2; Ephesians 3:12)
ADOPTION: To choose and bring into a certain relationship, as into ones own family; we have become God-like by having taken on the divine nature of God. (2 Peter 1:1-3); kinsmanship (Ruth 3)
ADULTERY: Sexual intercourse between a married person and another which is not the spouse.
AFFECT: To have an emotional effect on; to influence emotionally; to be affected; to gender an emotional response to instituted stimuli. This is a temporary change that is subject to environmental situations, circumstances and relationships.
AFFECTION: Natural cravings of the flesh to give and receive love, kindness, touch and consideration (Romans 1:31, 2 Timothy 3:3).
AFFLICTION: A painful experience. (2 Timothy 1:8, Hebrews 10:32). The Lord is always in control of the believer's life; therefore, afflictions are often allowed at the hands of those inspired by Satan for the purpose of chastening the believer. In such cases, this is usually the result of a lack of submission inside of trials or tribulation that were designed to mature the individual. However, afflictions are also used to try the hearts of God's people. This operation reveals whether the servants of God would be offended by the abuse arising from being zealous in ministry. (II Thessalonians)
AGENCY: The office through which your work or service in the kingdom is channeled: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher, Administration, Exhortation or Helps. (1 Corinthians 12:5-11).
AGENDA (HIDDEN): Your own private dreams, aspirations and personal vision. Two visions=division. (1 Chronicles 12:1-2, 16-18; Acts 1:16-17).
AIR: Wind, spirit or the breath of life. A natural product which brings a body alive; atmosphere (Ephesians 2:2); an invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the earth; the wind (Ezekiel 37:3-10).
ANOINTED CHERUB: Prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2); the god of this world. (2 Corinthians 4:4).
ANOINTING: The fire of God that burns up the desires and impurities of the fleshy mind. Destroys the captivity in a life. (Isaiah 10:27). The ability of God given to one to carry out the ministry the Lord sets before him.
APOSTLE: One sent by God. One who moves by the Spirit of God to proclaim the will of God, whether with references to past, present or future. (Ephesians 3:5; 2 Timothy 1:11).
APPETITE: A desire or craving; physical desires; a strong wish or urge; desire for food or drink (Proverbs 6:26, 18:20; Ecclesiates 6:7, Isaiah 29:8).APPLICATION OF SCRIPTURE To apply the Word to your own life (circumstances, situations and relationships) and the lives of others. (2 Corinthians 3:1-3).
ATONEMENT: The reconciliation between God and man; to cover over (Leviticus 4:13-21; Romans 5:11).
AUTHOR: A person who brings a thing into existence.