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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FAITH: 1. The operation of the Holy Ghost in the life of the believer which empowers him to become a son. (Colossians 2:12) 2. The operation of the Holy Ghost that dispenses the gifts and administrations of God for service. (Ephesians 4:5-7) 3. The substance of our hope Christ in us the hope of glory. (Hebrews 11:1, 10:34; Colossians 1:27). 4. The ability of God. 5. The effectual working of God's grace. (Ephesians 3:7) Unquestioning belief; complete trust or confidence; loyalty; firm persuasion; a conviction based upon hearing and a full acknowledgement of Gods revelation truth.
FALLACIES OF SCRIPTURAL INTERPRETATION: There is no private interpretation of scripture. The Bible interprets itself through figurative, symbolic or literal language. (2 Peter 1:19-20) Operations: You have to be careful of two things in your interpretation of scripture: A. Presumption assuming you know the meaning of scriptures before researching and studying them. B. Spiritualizing when you give scripture your own meaning.
FALSE TEACHINGS: Error in doctrines, intent and demonstration of the scriptural teachings. If you continue to hunger and thirst after righteousness, the Holy Ghost is faithful to teach you correctly and further reveal to you God's Word and will.
FANATICISM: Actions that are fueled by a desire to obtain or maintain power in a situation, circumstance or relationship.
FEAR OF THE LORD: 1. The beginning of wisdom. 2. The wisdom of God is the teaching of the scriptures by the Holy Ghost. 3. Developer of all spiritual senses. 4. The movement of the Spirit of God (Genesis 1:1). 5. Christ was the Spirit of Wisdom planted in the earth. 6. Our spiritual vision (eyesight of the sons, St. Luke 4:18). 7. Causes you to see the kingdom of God. 8. Incubator for the desires of the Father. 9. Will teach you knowledge (St. Luke 11:49). 10. The operation of the Word. 11. The key (authority) of knowledge allows you to experience the truth. 12. Ability to anticipate God and Satan. Prophesy (God never changes). 13. To the sons, the revelation of Christ.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: Meaning of the scripture is always found in the context of the scripture. Meaning may precede the script. Never meant to change the meaning of the scripture. Discern by the way the word is used. In Galatians 2:9, pillars describes Peter, James and John's spiritual disposition. 1 Peter 2:5, lively stones.FILLED To be made full and complete in Christ. To be made full of the presence, power, agency and the riches of God's glory.
FINISHER: The one who completes the job.
FIRMAMENT: an arch or bow; a separation which divides the waters from the waters (Genesis 1:6-7).
FLESH: The entrance and outlet for the desires of the mind and the body. The human body as distinguished from the soul; entrance and outlet for the gates to the mind: eyes, ears, nose, mouth and touch.
FLESHY RESTRAINTS: Limitations put on flesh that causes it to deny the pleasures of sin.
FOOLISHNESS: Man's wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:20).
FOREKNOWLEDGE: (see foresight)FORM - Desolation; emptiness, vacant; a worthless thing with boundaries; confusion
FORESIGHT: Gods omnipotence and prudence.
FORNICATION: Sexual intercourse between unmarried persons.
FRUSTRATION: 1. Erroneous interpretation of lifes experiences. 2. Severe mental stress that leads to depression. 3. To bring to nothing; to stop short and refuse to go on. 4. To be filled with dissatisfaction due to something that is unresolved.
FULLNESS: Presence, power and agency of God. The presence of God refers to the change of our nature. We have taken on the image of the Son of God. Now, the Father and the Son dwell in us. The power of God makes reference to the operation of the Holy Ghost. Agency of God refers to the office through which your work or service in the kingdom is channeled. (Ephesians 1:23; 3:19; Colossians 1:19; 2:9).
FUNCTIONAL: Operative; being able to perform; designed for or adapted to a particular need or activity.