Heathenism

Heathenism is the rejection of the Gospel; rejection of the one true God; the apostasy of the unbeliever. See the entire chapter of 2 Peter 2. God is omniscient and is totally aware when any unbeliever becomes God-conscious, no matter how deep the jungle or how far removed from civilization.

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Heart

Throughout most of Scripture, the nouns for ‘heart’ usually refer to the right lobe of the soul (and definitely not a ‘feeling in your heart’). The right lobe is the dominant lobe of the mentality of the soul. The Greek word is ‘kardia’ (heart). The right lobe consists of: Frame of reference – (memory center); Conscience – (norms and standards)….

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Hades (or Sheol)

HADES, a literal place located in the Earth, contains four compartments: 1). Paradise, where all departed Old Testament believers resided until Christ after His crucifixion and resurrection, went there and led all believers to glory in Heaven.  2). Torments, where the souls of all unbelievers reside until the Great White Throne Judgement. 3). Tartarus, the prison for the Nephilim until God…

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Grace

The title for God’s PPG (Pre-designed Plan of Grace/God). Grace means all that God is free to do for mankind because of the Cross-work of Christ. The manifestation of God’s love and mercy whereby God gave God to save man from God’s own wrath.

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Gospel

Gospel literally means “Good News” for lost humanity. Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead for you, the unbeliever, so you could be forgiven past sin. That is fantastic news. Used also for Angels as messengers of good news to mankind (John 3:15-18, 36; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 1:13.)

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Godliness

Godliness means we are imitators of Christ, and God produces the “Fruit of the Holy Spirit” in us and through us. We call this being in “fellowship” as in dining with the Lord (Reference Revelation 3:20). “Behold I stand at the door (your soul-door) and knock, if any man open I will come in and dine with him.” Godliness means…

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Gnosis

Gnosis is Bible Doctrine learned, but not believed. Therefore it was not transferred to the Spirit as Truth. When Bible Doctrine is perceived, it is received in the left lobe of the mentality of the soul. When it is believed (faith) it is transferred to the human spirit (right lobe) where it becomes epignosis which is “metabolized doctrine (wisdom),” ready on…

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Fruit Of The Spirit

When the believer is in fellowship with God he is “filled with the Spirit” which means led by or controlled by the Holy Spirit. When the believer is filled with the spirit, the Holy Spirit produces the “fruit of the spirit.” This fruit is expressed in Galatians 5:22-23. Rewards in Heaven are based on the accomplishments of the Holy Spirit through…

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Filling Of The Holy Spirit

Be filled (filling) with the Holy Spirit is commanded of every believer for empowerment (Ephesians 5:18). The filling of the Holy Spirit is quenched (1 Thessalonians 5:19) or grieved (Ephesians 4:30) when the believer sins. The believer is filled again to capacity by naming his/her personal sins to the LORD (1 John 1:9).  Do not confuse the temporary “filling” of…

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Exegesis

A word-by-word, verse-by-verse study of the grammar, syntax and etymology of the original languages of the Bible. Etymology is the study of the history of a language. Isagogics is the historical setting when the Scripture was written. It is every Pastor’s God-given responsibility to properly exegete the passages of scripture and to TEACH (not preach) the truths from the Word…

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Eternal Security

At the point of faith in Christ, God imputes Eternal Life and His own Righteousness to every believer and declares him righteous or justified (Romans 3:21-28). Eternal life is eternal security. Eternal security rests in God’s Absolute Integrity. God accepted the Cross work of Christ as full and unconditional payment for sin and therefore he declares the believer righteous because…

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Eternal Life

This is the imputation of God’s own eternal life to the believer at salvation, so we can live with God forever as eternal beings. In the original Koiné Greek, the word ‘eternal life’ is age-during. There is a difference that separates eternal and everlasting: eternal has no begin and no end; everlasting has a begin and no end.

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Eschatology

The doctrine of last things. Involving future events or prophecy such as: The kingdom and coming again of Christ; Immortality and eternal life; Judgment — Heaven and hell; Christ in us — the hope of eternal life. Eschatology concerns the vindication of God’s purposes as proclaimed in Scripture.  

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Epistemology

The distinction between belief and knowledge. A study of, or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially its limits and validity. For study purposes here, the substantiation of doctrinal claims and concepts. The Biblical balance between faith and knowledge which is critical to truth and justification. WOTM does not claim immunity from criticism nor assume automatic acceptance…

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Elohim

The Hebrew word for God is Elohim. The “im” is plural in Hebrew. “El” is always used in the singular when referring to the “Essence” of God. (See “Trinity“) for additional explanation. Old Testament references to the Trinity include the pronoun “Us” where God refers to Himself in the plural (Genesis 1:26a, 27a).   

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Efficacious Grace

Produced by God and revealed by the Holy Spirit through (in) Jesus Christ, efficacious means: producing a desired effect, and grace means: everything that God did/does for mankind based on the Cross-work of His Son. Therefore, efficacious grace means: God produces the exact effect of His Plan while we are yet in sins. The Holy Spirit makes the faith of…

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Ecumenical

Ecumenicalism seeks to unite all faiths into a brotherhood of humanity with the same doctrine. This erroneous concept would remove freedom in the presentation of the Gospel and would mandate belief and interpretation of Scripture. Ecumenicalism is Satanic in origin and anti-Christ, anti-faith. It is a repeat of historical blunders in which man imposes himself on man — which is…

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Dying Grace

Dying grace is a state of peace and spiritual blessing when the believer is called home to glory to remain forever in the presence of the Lord, regardless of the amount of suffering. The peaceful awareness of God in death. Dying Grace is a walk across the majestic golden spaces of eternity into the Throne Room of The FATHER, The…

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Divine Viewpoint

Divine viewpoint is the Word of God – the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). It is God’s perfect thinking written in Scripture so we can know him – his viewpoint. God’s Pre-designed Plan for believers. At salvation, God the Holy Spirit begins the transformation of the believers thinking to conform to God’s viewpoint. Divine viewpoint is always contrary to…

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Divine Institutions

Divine Institutions are principles ordained by God under His Divine Laws of Establishment for the perpetuation of the human race: 1). Volition or free will – the basis of freedom 2). Marriage – the stabilizer of the human race 3). Family – the basis for an orderly society 4). Nationalism – the basis for protection of rights, privacy and freedom….

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Divine Essence/Integrity

The Essence of God are the characteristics of God; His Attributes; His Divine Integrity; Who and What God Is. God is HOLY.  Jesus Christ is the “Flashing Forth” of God’s Essence. The Essence of God — God’s Absoluteness; God IS! God IS LOVE. Someone summed-up the subject quite well: “Love is what God IS, as well as what God does….

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Divine Decree/Election

Divine Decrees are defined as: The Father’s Eternal Grace Plan for the human race, but in particular the born-again believer; designed in eternity past and centered in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.  God’s eternal purpose toward His creation — past, present and future. His plan from eternity to eternity based on his omniscience. God’s plan is always to benefit…

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Dispensations

Dispensations are the divine administrations of human history and also connote stewardship, or shepherdship.  Dispensations refer to various time periods or epochs; age, or ages; and “times and seasons” as stated by Christ Himself, in Acts 1:3 (reference with Matthew 10:30; Mark 10:30; Luke 1:70; 18:30; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 2:5). “Stewardship” is used by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians…

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Dichotomous

Dichotomy refers to unregenerate mankind because he has only a body and soul — two components. The regenerate believer on the other hand has a human spirit added to the body and soul making him “Trichotomous” (and spiritually alive — as we are born spiritually dead).

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Demon Influence

Demon influence promotes false thinking based on human viewpoint and world philosophies (the World-Systems of Satan). Satan is “Prince of this world” (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; Ephesians 2:2). Demons are followers of Satan and have tremendous influence over mankind. Demon influence is characterized by infiltrating the thinking of believers and unbelievers. Satanic thinking — (demon influence) is thinking which is…

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Deity Of Christ

Jesus Christ is God. Period. He is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit (John 1:1-14; 14:8, 9; Colossians 1:15-19; Hebrews 1:1-14; 1 John1:1, 2). He is a member of the Trinity (Colossians 2:9). He has always had the same essence as the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ has always been the revealed or visible…

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Crucifixion

The crucifixion is the most extreme, cruel, and degrading punishment ever conceived from the depths of the sinful depravity of man. Before being impaled, the victim was stripped naked and scourged with a flagellum — this is a whip with splinters of rock and bone chips attached to leather thongs. The whip is then whirled against the flesh of the…

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Common Grace

This term defines the function of the Holy Spirit whereby He makes the Gospel understandable to the unbeliever. The Holy Spirit literally “turns on the light” of the Glorious Gospel of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:3-6) to any unbeliever who goes on positive signals toward the Gospel.

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Client Nation

There has always been a client nation throughout history, which has had the honor of custodianship of God’s Word and in particular presenting the Gospel to a lost and condemned humanity. Humanity meaning — Adamic Race — Human Race. The United States has been God’s client nation for over two hundred years, (but with this sudden, recent turn for the…

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Church Age – Dispensation of Grace (Ephesians 3:3: 1-14)

The church-age began at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47) and ends with the revelation that the Church has been translated (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18), called the “Rapture.” Immediately after Rapture of believers, the Tribulation (Matthew chapter 24: 4-14), will begin and last seven years. The Rapture is distinguished in Scripture from the Second Coming of Christ which culminates the Tribulation period (Matthew 24:…

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Christian Activism

Christian activism can involve the political or social arena of reform; snooping into the business of others; invading the privacy of others; self-righteousness and legalism, to name a few. This activism usually involves Christians imposing God on others, or their standards on others. The world is full of bullies who impose or enforce their beliefs on others. Activism results in…

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