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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TEACHER: One who speaks by divine inspiration that which is gathered from the completed revelation of the scriptures.
TEMPERANCE: Self-restraint in conduct and indulgence of the appetites; moderation; knowledge suggesting that what is learned must b put into practice; the various powers bestowed by God upon man capable of abuse; the right use demands the controlling power of the will under the operation of the spirit of God.
TEMPTATION: A reminder of past pleasures of the soul and an introduction to new ones. Temptation is one of the ways Satan tries to slander and discredit God. (St. Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 4:14; James 1:2, 12-15).
TERRITORIAL SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: Those circumstances, situations and relationships God has placed you in the midst of, so that you might influence with His righteousness (St. Matthew 5:13-16).TEST 1. A negative circumstance that may be brought by Satan, but allowed by God to prove or try your commitment to God. 2. An examination to determine ones divine knowledge, skill or intelligence. Tests reveal weaknesses and strengths.
Test: This is a test
The Fleshy Mind: 1. Thoughts and contents of the soul; especially without the influence of the word of God.2. The brain and its thinking and reasoning ability.
THINKING: The working of the fleshy mind; the mental processing of things that we see, hear and feel.
THIRD HEAVEN: Where God abides.
THOUGHT: Power of thinking, especially of reasoning and judging (Genesis 50:20, 1 Samuel 1:13, St. Luke 9:46-47, James 2:4).
THRONE: Seat of authority of a king or ruler.
TRADITION: Mans interpretation of Gods law. (St. Matthew 15:6; Colossians 2:8).
TRANSMITTAL SESSION: A time of personal ministering to impart life to another based upon a Spirit of Wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God. (Ephesians 1:17).
TRUTH: The Word of God and the way of Godliness.
TYPES: Any person, event, object or institution that is divinely adapted by God to represent a spiritual reality. Divinely adapted by God means that the events and patterns of your life are parallel to the life of Christ or a spiritual reality. Used to illuminate, not formulate. To bring color, to amplify, to illustrate the meaning more perfectly. Parallels with or divinely adapted to portray the similitude of what was to come. Helps you to see Gods perspective.