The Proper Use of the Term “Condition”

When we speak of the proper use of the term "condition," we cannot appeal to the use of the term in Scripture, since it never appears there. In that sense it is not a Scriptural term. That does not yet imply that it is contrary to the Scriptures, for there are numerous accepted terms among us, such as "attribute," "sacrament," and "providence," which are not found in the Bible, but do express the truth of Scripture. When we use such terms, we always make sure that the church of the past has...