Vocabulary for Lesson 3 (Vocab Quiz/Test 1c)

Write each bold word in the Vocabulary section of your notebook with room for a 2-3 line definition.

to covet

The selfish desire to have or possess something that is not given to you by God.

envy

A bitterness, or resentment, toward another person because of who he is or what he has.

a show of right

To use the law in ways that only appear right and lawful in order to accomplish your will or obtain positions or things.

original sin

The sinful condition or nature that is part of every human being since Adam. It is passed on from a father to his children at the time of conception. Because of it we are all sinners, enemies of God, spiritually dead, and without free will to choose between right and wrong.

the jealousy of God

The demand of God's Law that we give all honor and glory to Him alone. The threat of God's Law to punish all who transgress His commandments.

punishment

To exact payment, or restitution, for sin.

wrath

The just anger of God against the sinner that demands payment for sins.

mercy

The kindness and grace of God that does not hold our sins against us but freely forgives us for Christ's sake.

the curse of the fall

God's action of subjecting the creation to decay as a consequence of man's sin.

Women will experience pain in childbirth and the rearing of children.
Man's work will be hard and difficult.
It results in human suffering, disease, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.
In this action, God gave over the world to the dominion of Satan and the depravity of the sinful flesh...
... and reminds us that we are fallen creatures who need His salvation.

the promise

God's word to Adam and Eve that He would remove the curse of the fall and redeem the world from sin, death, and the power of the devil through the Seed of the Woman (His Son our Lord) who, by His death, would crush the power of Satan and take away the punishment for the sins of the whole world.