Gamut- scope, range, extent, reach.
Gap theory- unsupported biblical theory
claiming the earth was created, then destroyed, then recreated. This gap
theoretically falls between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2.
Genre- Literary, music, or art type,
class, or category marked by distinctive style, form, or content. The
genre of epic poetry; the genre of symphonic music. Hyperbolic, historical
narrative, novel, fiction, non-fiction, metaphoric, allegorical, parody,
spiritulized, literal, poetic, parabolic, figure of speech, idiomatic. Syn:
vernacular, parlance, verbiage.
Geocentrism- a false theory
that taught the sun and all planets revolved around the earth.
Gnosticism- doctrine of
certain pre-Christian pagan and Jewish sects.
Grade 5 syndrome- a condition
whereby a person can hold 2 or more opposing world views and not be
able to see or understand the distinct differences.
Gratuity- a gift of money, over and above
payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip. Something
given without claim or demand. Bonus, perk, fringe benefit, award, gift.
Gregarious- outgoing, social, affable.
Gullible- trustful, naive, deceivable, believing, unsuspicious, indiscreet.
Haphazard- aimless, random, purposeless,
impulsive, chance, accidental, arbitrary, capricious.
Heliocentrism- science that
teaches that the earth and the planets revolve around the sun.
Heterodox- unorthodox. Not in
agreement with excepted beliefs.
Hermeneutics- the science and art of Biblical
interpretation which is regulated by principles. The basic principles necessary to
exegete and interpret Biblical literature.
Hyperbole- a figure of speech
where exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect. From the Greek
word huperbole meaning excess (huper) and throw (ballein).
Hypostatic union- The dual nature of Christ
being both 100% God and 100% man dwelling together as one person. Hypostasis, subsistence.
Hypothesis- a proposition or set of
propositions set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some
specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional
conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as
highly probable in the light of established facts. A proposition
assumed as a premise in an argument. An assumption or guess.
Ideology- credo, principles, belief, motif.
Idiom- a specialized vocabulary used by a group of
people. A form of expression having a meaning that is not readily understood
from the meaning of its component words. A kind of language within a language
that is not readily understood by those of a different sect. Verbiage,
jargon, genre, vernacular, parlance.
Idiosyncrasy- a structural or behavioral characteristic
peculiar to an individual or group. (See Idiom)
Ignoble- dishonorable, lowly, sordid, vile,
shameful, ignominious, demeaning.
Immanent- term for God's nature whereby He is actively
present (not spacily; see transcendent, omni-present) throughout all of creation.
Immure- to enclose within walls. To
shut in. Cage, coop, fence, pen, confine, detain, imprison, incarcerate.
Immutable- in theology and philosophy,
outside of time and therefore eternal, uncreated, perpetual, and unchanging. Pure actuality
without any chance for potential change transcending all matter and ontology.
Impalpable- difficult to perceive or
grasp by the mind. Not easily distinguished. Not perceptable to touch,
intangible. Ethereal, inexplicable, ambiguous. Palpable.
Impasse- stand-still, deadlock, stalemate,
stasis, conundrum (also a riddle with a fanciful answer).
Impervious- 1) not permitting penetration or
passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain. 2) incapable of
being injured or impaired: impervious to wear and tear. 3) incapable of
being influenced, persuaded, or affected: impervious to reason; impervious
to another's suffering. 4) incapable of being penetrated: a material
impervious to water. 5) incapable of being affected: impervious to fear.
Implicit- contained in the nature of
someone or something but not readily apparent; to implicate or intimate.
Implied or understood but not directly expressed, complete, or absolute,
i.e., implied.
Intimate- to indicate or make known
subtly or indirectly. Hint, imply, implicate, suggest.
