Glossary of Terms - I J K
All terms listed herein are defined according to their usage within the context of the SCJ Bible Study.
“I AM” God’s self-existent nature, meaning He has no beginning or end and does not need a creator. Bible Verses: Exodus 3:14-15. Referenced Lesson: 4.
Idol/Image (Figurative) Represents a false teacher or pastor, one who cannot speak the truth, crafted by men, and lacks spiritual life, yet is still respected and worshipped. Idols in moral teaching represent greed. In history, physical idols like the golden calf were carved by men. In prophecy, they refer to false teachings and lies. A statue made of mixed materials can represent mixed doctrines. Habakkuk 2:18, Psalm 135:15-18, Isaiah 41:23-24, James 3:1-5, Revelation 13:15, Exodus 32. Referenced Lesson: 75.
Idol Worship The act of worshipping false gods or teachings, a primary betrayal of God’s covenant. It is a root of all sin, causing idol worship when physical things or desires are prioritized over God.
Imperishable Free from decay or destruction; refers to God’s Word and the resurrected bodies of believers.
Ignorance (Figurative) Lack of understanding, especially of God’s word. Referenced Lesson: 26.
Incense (Figurative) Represents the prayers of the saints. When in a censer, the smoke from the incense represents those prayers being lifted up to God. Bible Verses: Revelation 5:8, Psalms 141:2. Referenced Lesson: 24.
Inheritance (God’s) Heaven and eternal life. It was initially given to Adam, stolen by Satan, and is now to be reclaimed by those who fight and overcome. For God’s faithful children at the Second Coming. Referenced Lesson: 89.
Infancy (Figurative) A state of spiritual immaturity, characterized by dependence, inability to discern, and focus on elementary teachings. Remaining solely in places that teach elementary doctrines signifies this state. A state of knowing God’s plan only “in part,” common for believers in eras before Revelation’s fulfillment. It refers to understanding history and moral teachings (milk doctrines). Referenced Lesson: 93.
Instructor A teacher of God’s Word, responsible for explaining spiritual truths.
Iron Scepter (Figurative) Represents the teaching authority to rule all nations (churches), not as a king but as a teacher. It is given to the male child and the one who overcomes. It is a job/duty to teach, guide, and serve. Revelation 2:26-27, Malachi 2:7, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 12:5. Referenced Lesson: 102.
Isaac Son of Abraham, born through God’s promise.
Ishmael Son of Abraham by Hagar, born in the ordinary way, who persecuted the son of promise.
Israel (Figurative) Represents the one who overcomes, or the chosen people who come from that person. There are three types:
Physical Israel: The historical nation and people descended from Jacob, who formed the Israelite nation and received the Old Covenant. Represented by Jacob, his wife, and sons in Joseph’s dream.
Spiritual Israel: Those who believe in Jesus, regardless of their physical lineage, becoming God’s chosen people in the New Covenant. Developed and formed at the First Coming, represented by Jesus and his 12 disciples.
New Spiritual Israel: Developed at the Second Coming, forming 12 tribes. This is the newly created 12 tribes who are born of God’s seed, harvested, and sealed. This replaces the former spiritual Israel that was judged. Genesis 32:22-30, Genesis 35:22-26, Genesis 49:28, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Kings 11:7-13, Luke 16:16, Matthew 11:11-12, Matthew 21:43, John 16:33, John 1:11-13, Romans 2:28-29, Matthew 13:24, 37, Revelation 13:6-7, Revelation 12:5, 9-11. Referenced Lesson: 60.
“It is Done” God’s declaration in Revelation, signifying the completion of all prophecies. Revelation 21:6.
“It is Finished” Jesus’s declaration on the cross, signifying the completion of all Old Testament prophecies concerning Him. John 19:30.
Jacob Abraham’s grandson, whose 12 sons became the 12 tribes of physical Israel. He was also given the title of Israel. His actions in taking Esau’s birthright and Rebecca’s support are referred to as “antics,” which were justified by God’s prophecy. Genesis 32:22-30.
James One of Jesus’ twelve disciples.
Jasper A precious stone described in Revelation 4:3, representing an aspect of God’s appearance. Revelation 4:3.
Jeremiah An Old Testament prophet whose book contains prophecies about Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s desire for a new covenant.
Jerusalem (Figurative) Represents the denomination or church of God’s chosen people. Historically, it was the city where God’s chosen people gathered. Spiritually, it is called the Throne of the Lord and the City of Truth, where God’s presence resides. In Revelation, “New Jerusalem” refers to the Holy City (Heaven in the spiritual world) coming down to the new heaven and new earth. It is also involved in the spiritual war against Babylon. 2 Samuel 5:4-10, Jeremiah 3:17, Zechariah 8:3, Revelation 21:1-2.
Jesus The promised deliverer, the Messiah, and Son of God. He is the true Vine, the Light of the world, the Lamb of God, and the Living Stone. He is the Master and the Word. He embodies the blessings contained in the scriptures, is the fulfillment and personification of God’s promised salvation. His words are Spirit and Life. He is the “Prince of Peace” whose mission is to bring peace through teaching the fulfillment of Revelation. He is the Master and Spirit who opens and fulfills Revelation, working through flesh (New John). He is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Root of David, who triumphed at His first coming. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End, signifying that He prophesies and fulfills. He is the Morning Star. Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, John 19:28-30, Hebrews 9:26-29, Revelation 20:1-3, John 15:1, John 1:1-4, John 1:29, John 6:53-57, John 6:63, John 6:68, John 8:12, John 17:17, John 7:37-38, Matthew 5:9, Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:8, Revelation 5:9-10, Revelation 19:10, Revelation 22:13, Revelation 22:16.
Jezebel (Figurative) A figurative representation of a destructive spiritual influence or false teaching in Revelation. She is identified as a false prophetess who misleads God’s servants into spiritual sexual immorality and eating food sacrificed to idols. She is the same as Balak. Her judgment takes place in Revelation 17. Revelation 2:20. Referenced Lesson: 102.
John (Apostle) The author of the Gospel of John and Revelation. He received the vision of Revelation and was tasked to testify about its fulfillment. He received Revelation through a vision while exiled on Patmos.
John the Baptist The messenger who prepared the way for Jesus, coming in the “spirit and power of Elijah,”referred to as a “lamp”. He was the figurative Holy Place. Bible Verses: John 5:35, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 17:10-13. Referenced Lesson: 98, 28.
Jonah A prophet who was sent to Nineveh to announce their sins so they could repent.
Jordan River Where John the Baptist baptized, symbolizing a cleansing and new beginning.
Joseph One of Jacob’s 12 sons, whose dreams angered his brothers, leading to his enslavement in Egypt, which paved the way for the fulfillment of God’s prophecy regarding Abraham’s descendants.
Joshua Successor to Moses, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Judah (Figurative) Represents a spiritual entity or people, specifically the faithful portion of Israel, or later, a newly recreated spiritual people.
Judah and Jerusalem (Figurative) Represents the chosen people; in Isaiah 1:1, it refers to those who betrayed and were destroyed, while in Isaiah 2:1, it refers to the recreated chosen people (Spiritual Israel). Referenced Lesson: 70.
Judas Iscariot One of Jesus’s 12 disciples who betrayed Him.
Judge (God as) God’s role in determining right from wrong and delivering consequences for actions.
Judging (Figurative) Discerning right from wrong according to God’s Word, not necessarily condemning.
Judgment To discern if something meets a particular standard, comparing it to an objective benchmark. God judges with His word. Bible Verses: Job 34:3-4. Referenced Lesson: 21.
Judea (Figurative) A holy place or spiritual Jerusalem.
Jun-do Korean term meaning “to deliver the way” or “to evangelize”.
Justice A characteristic of God, where righteousness prevails.
Key (Figurative) Represents wisdom and knowledge to know secrets. There are two types: the Key of Heaven (Key of David) which unlocks the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Key of Hell (Key of Death and Hades/Abyss) which reveals the secrets of hell and Satan. Jesus holds both keys. Revelation 1:18, Isaiah 22:22, Revelation 3:7, Matthew 16:15-19, Revelation 9:1-2, Revelation 20:1-3. Referenced Lesson: 101, 103.
Key of the Abyss Represents the wisdom to know Satan’s secrets, allowing for his exposure and capture. Revelation 9:1, Revelation 20:1-3.
Key of David Represents the key to heaven. Figuratively, it is the wisdom to know the secrets of heaven, given to Peter and the disciples. Jesus holds these keys. Isaiah 22:22, Revelation 3:7, Matthew 16:15-19.
Kingdom (Figurative) Represents a church or people under a specific spiritual rule.
Kingdom (God’s) The realm where God reigns, initially on Earth, but corrupted by sin. God’s ultimate purpose is to re-establish His Kingdom on Earth. It is a kingdom of overcomers. The Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (TTT) is the reality of God’s kingdom on earth, established March 14, 1984. It is hierarchical and orderly. Matthew 6:10.
Kingdom of Heaven God’s kingdom on earth, which is Mount Zion or New Heaven and New Earth. It is compared to various parables like a mustard seed growing into a large tree, treasure hidden in a field, a merchant looking for fine pearls, a net catching all kinds of fish, and yeast mixed into flour. Bible Verses: Matthew 13, Revelation 21:1-4. Referenced Lesson: 14, 15.
Kingdom of Priests God’s ultimate desire for His people, chosen to serve Him and reclaim the world. The 144,000 are sealed and appointed as pastors for the priest position in God’s new kingdom. Those who partake in the first resurrection will be priests of God and Christ. Exodus 19:5-6, Revelation 5:9-10. Referenced Lesson: 101, 106.
Kingdom of Victory The new heaven and new earth, where those who overcome will reign with Christ.
Kings (Figurative) Represent pastors. “Kings of the world” refers to Babylon’s pastors.
Knowledge Essential for eternal life and salvation. Lack of knowledge leads to destruction. It is a gift from God, and it precedes faith and action. Hosea 4:6, John 17:3. Referenced Lesson: 3.
Korea (South Korea) The place where the fulfillment of Revelation takes place. It has many similarities with ancient Israel. The specific location is Gwacheon, South Korea. Referenced Lesson: 103.