Fellowship [N] [E]To appreciate the full meaning of the word-group in the New Testament that conveys the nature and reality of Christian fellowship (i...
Holy Spirit, Gifts of Four New Testament passages delineate specific gifts that God's Spirit gives to his people ( Rom 12:3-8 ; 1 Cor 12-14; Eph 4:7-...
I was in the Spirit Once again, John was ?in the Spirit,? as he was at the beginning of his vision (Rev. Rev. 1:10+). Ezekiel described his similar e...
Although various sources describing the practice of Jewish marriage at the time of Christ differ in the details, there is general agreement concernin...
I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches The Revelation of Jesus Christ (the contents of which are recorded by thi...
Teach, Teacher Although several Hebrew words are translated teach in English translations of the Old Testament, two words predominate: yara [h'ry], to...
Salvation [N] [T] [E]Of the many Hebrew words used to signify salvation, yasa [[;vy] (to save, help in distress, rescue, deliver, set free) appears mo...
in their mouth Scripture implicates the mouth as the organ which speaks forth the heart: ?Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things...
Authority The concept of authority seldom appears in the Old Testament. It is used predominantly in the New Testament, where the word exousia [ejxousi...
Chapter?1We have here, I. The inscription, as usual (v.?1, v.?2). II. His thanksgiving to God for what he had heard concerning them?their faith, love,...
Paul the Apostle Life. Paul's exact date of birth is unknown. It is reasonable to surmise that he was born within a decade of Jesus' birth. He died, p...
COLOSSIANS. CHAPTER I. SUMMARY.--Greeting. Thanksgiving for the Faith of the Colossian Church. Prayer for Their Progress. Becoming Meet for the I...
INTRODUCTION THE headings ( Ephesians 1:1 Ephesians 3:1 claims to be that of Paul. This claim is confirmed by the testimonies of IREN?US, [Again...
Truth [N] [T] [E]In Scripture, truth is characterized by both qualitative and quantitative aspects. In the historical narratives of the Old Testament,...
Time [N] [T]It is debatable whether the Bible contains enough information to formulate a full-scale doctrine of time; nonetheless, the significance of...
Endurance [N]Continuing Christian commitment in the face of difficulty. Born in a context of hostility, persecution, and the death of their Lord and h...
CHAPTER 6. THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN MAN. SCRIPTURAL ARGUMENTS EXHORTING TO IT. This and the four following chapters treat of the Life of the Christian...
Blessedness Condition or state of being in God's grace or favor. The Bible contains the words bless, blessing, and blessed, but not the noun blesse...
CORINTHIANS. CHAPTER IV. Glory Through Suffering. SUMMARY.--Paul's Sincerity and Earnestness in the Ministry. The Eyes of Some Blinded by the God...
overcomes See Who is the Overcomer? sit with Me They will sit with Him and share His rule in the same way He sits at the right hand of the Father and ...