Intermediate Glossary

Designed for students progressing beyond basic biblical literacy  

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Atonement

A sacrifice (behavior trade-off or exchange for something better, represented by animal offerings in the Old Covenant in exchange for blessings from God) that aimed to help remove sin, thereby restoring relationship with God by repentance.

Verses: Leviticus 16:30; Exodus 30:10; Hebrews 9:12.

Apostolic Mission

Team-based outreach modeled after the apostles to establish, strengthen, and guide assemblies.

Verses: Luke 10:1–2; Acts 13:2–3; Acts 14:21–23.

Anointing

Applying oil on someone or something that indicated a distinction — being set apart for Holy purpose or service to God only. A symbolic act showing God’s empowerment or calling.

Verses: Exodus 30:30; 1 Samuel 16:13; Acts 10:38; 1 John 2:20.

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B

Bema (Judgment Seat)

The place where Christ evaluates believers’ works.

Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 14:10.

Baptisms (Plural)

Refers to various washings under the Old Covenant (mikva’ot) and New Covenant baptism into Christ.

Verses: Hebrews 6:2; Hebrews 9:10; Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:38.

Betrothal Covenant

A binding engagement used as an analogy for Christ’s relationship with His people.

Verses: Matthew 1:18–19; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Hosea 2:19–20.

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C

Consecration

Being set apart for holy service to God.

Verses: Exodus 28:41; Exodus 29:1; Joshua 3:5.

Covenantal Faithfulness (Hesed)

God’s steadfast loyalty to His covenant.

Verses: Exodus 34:6; Psalm 136; Micah 6:8.

Corruption / Dead Works

Actions without spiritual life — sinful, empty, or self-righteous deeds.

Verses: Hebrews 6:1; Hebrews 9:14; Titus 3:5.

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D

Dead Works

Religious or sinful actions lacking faith or obedience.

Verses: Hebrews 6:1; Hebrews 9:14.

Dispersion (Diaspora)

The scattering of Israel or believers among the nations.

Verses: Deuteronomy 28:64; Jeremiah 9:16; James 1:1; 1 Peter 1:1.

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E

Exodus Pattern

Redemption structure repeated throughout Scripture.

Verses: Exodus 6:6–8; Hosea 11:1; Luke 9:31.

Eschatology

Study of last things: resurrection, judgment, restoration.

Verses: Matthew 24; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 21–22.

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F

Faith Toward God

Trusting fully in God’s character, promises, and commands.

Verses: Hebrews 6:1; Hebrews 11:6; Mark 11:22.

Foreknowledge

God’s eternal awareness and plan.

Verses: Romans 8:29; 1 Peter 1:2, 20.

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G

Grafting (Spiritual)

Believing Gentiles are added into God’s covenant family, not as foreign branches but wild or distant relative olive branches.

Verses: Romans 11:17–24.

Glorification

Final transformation of believers at the resurrection.

Verses: Romans 8:30; 1 Corinthians 15:51–53; Philippians 3:20–21.

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Holocaust / Burnt Offering (Olah)

A sacrifice wholly consumed or accepted by God, symbolizing His acceptance of total free-will surrender of excess selfishness.

Verses: Leviticus 1:3–9; Genesis 22:2–13.

High Priesthood

Christ’s eternal priesthood surpassing the sons of Levi.

Verses: Hebrews 4:14–16; Hebrews 7:24–27.

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I

Imposition of Hands (Laying on of Hands)

For blessing, healing, impartation, or ordination.

Verses: Hebrews 6:2; Numbers 27:18; Acts 8:17; Acts 13:3; 1 Timothy 4:14.

Intercession

Standing before God on behalf of others.

Verses: Romans 8:26–27; Hebrews 7:25; Ezekiel 22:30.

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J

Judgment (Eternal)

Final evaluation of humanity based on Biblical righteousness and wickedness.

Verses: Hebrews 6:2; Matthew 25:31–46; Revelation 20:11–15.

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L

Law of Christ

The New Covenant moral law expressed through repentance, faith, love and Spirit-led obedience.

Verses: Galatians 6:2; John 13:34; Romans 8:2.

Living Sacrifice

Devoting one’s entire life to God.

Verses: Romans 12:1–2.

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Mediator (Christ)

The One who stands between God and humanity in the New Covenant to facilitate reconciliation by various means such as a call to repentance.

Verses: Hebrews 8:6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 9:15.

Melchizedek

The Priest-king mentioned in the Old Testament who foreshadows Christ’s eternal priesthood.

Verses: Genesis 14:18–20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:1–28.

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O

Oracles of God

Sacred teachings and revelations entrusted to God’s people.

Verses: Romans 3:2; Hebrews 5:12; Acts 7:38.

Offerings (Old Covenant)

Different sacrifices for atonement, fellowship, or dedication.

Verses: Leviticus 1–7.

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R

Repentance (Metanoia)

To turn away from Bible defined sins. A change of mind leading to changed life and obedience.

Verses: Hebrews 6:1; Acts 2:38; 2 Corinthians 7:10.

Resurrection

Future human body raised from the dead to life, similar to the North American wood frog annually raised from the dead.

Verses: Hebrews 6:2; John 5:28–29; 1 Corinthians 15.

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Sanctification

The process of becoming holy or set apart strictly for serving God, through the Holy Spirit.

Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 10:14.

Shadow and Substance

Old Covenant rituals foreshadow Christ.

Verses: Hebrews 8:5; Hebrews 10:1; Colossians 2:17.

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Typology

Old Testament (OT) events, persons, or rituals that point to Christ.

Verses: Romans 5:14; Hebrews 9–10; 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11.

Tabernacle Pattern

Blueprint for worship and God’s presence, fulfilled in Christ.

Verses: Exodus 25–40; Hebrews 8:1–6; Hebrews 9:1–12.

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U

Unleavened

Symbol of purity, sincerity, and truth.

Verses: Exodus 12:15–20; 1 Corinthians 5:7–8.

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W

Washings (Mikva’ot)

Ritual immersions pointing to spiritual cleansing.

Verses: Hebrews 6:2; Hebrews 9:10; Leviticus 15; Numbers 19.

Witness (Marty

ria)

Faithful testimony, often involving endurance or sacrifice.

Verses: Acts 1:8; Revelation 12:11; Hebrews 12:1.

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Z

Zadokite Priesthood

Priests loyal to God during Israel’s apostasy; model of purity and faithfulness.

Verses: Ezekiel 44:15–16; 1 Kings 1:32–35.