Volition (Personal Choice)

Volition (Personal Choice) In 2 Timothy 4:7,8, Paul makes several fantastic statements regarding his course (God’s plan for his life), both now and forever. Our course as believers (God’s plan for our life) is to follow Jesus through obedience to Bible doctrine, and by following His mandate for us to grow spiritually under the teaching ministry of the local church….

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Doctrine of the Trinity

Doctrine of the Trinity “The Plurality of Majesty” The word “Trinity” is not found in the Scripture, but the concept is biblical. The concept of the Trinity is firmly established in both the Old and the New Testaments. “And now the Lord God (YHWH—The Father) has sent Me, and His Spirit” (Isaiah 48:16). Generally, the Old Testament uses the word…

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Amen

Amen The original Hebrew root word implied “firmness” or “solidity” meaning “a sure thing.” Jesus Christ is the manifestation of the word Amen. He is “The Great Amen” because He is proof of God’s faithfulness to His promise of Messiah. He came the first time and was rejected by religion. He will come again in great power and victory. He…

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Altar

Altar A Greek word thusiasterion, which is derived from thusiazo meaning “to sacrifice.” The altar is a raised place on which sacrifices were made to God (Genesis 4:3; 8:20; Matthew 5:23-24; 23:18-20,35; Luke 11:51). A sacrifice that establishes communion between God and those who eat the thing offered. Christians, during communion, symbolically partake of the Lord’s body until He returns…

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Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Baptism of the Holy Spirit This baptism is performed by the Holy Spirit at the instant each person believes in Christ. Salvation and baptism of the spirit are not two different functions, they are one and the same. At salvation the Holy Spirit permanently indwells every church-age believer. Church-age believers are identified with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection….

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Alpha and Omega

Alpha and Omega Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and a Divine Title for the Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 22:13, signifying Him as the “eternal one,” the beginning and the end of all that exists. The title also signifies Christ’s place in history as both first and last (John 1:1; Revelation 1:8;…

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Atonement

Atonement Christ died (atoned or paid) for our sins on the cross, with the result that mankind has been reconciled to God. Reference the following verses to experience Christ’s sacrifice for yourself: Matthew 26:28; Luke 24-26; Acts 17:2 and 20:28; Romans 3:9-24,26; 4:25; 5:1-21; 1 Corinthians 1:17-24; 15:3; Galatians 1:3-4; 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:7; 2:13-18; 5:2,25; Colossians 1:14, 19-22; 1 Thessalonians…

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Alms/Alms Giving

Alms/Alms Giving Alms comes to us from the Greek word eleemosune—mercy or pity, used in Matthew 6:1-4; Acts 10:2; 24:17. It refers to being charitable—helping the poor. When we give to the less fortunate God says it is the same as giving to God (Proverbs 19:17). Jesus taught that we should give in secret, not to be seen or known…

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Ascension/Session/Advocacy

Ascension/Session/Advocacy The ascension refers to the transfer of our Lord’s true humanity from earth to the third heaven in his resurrection body. His session includes the glorification of His humanity, which is His seat at the right hand of the Father. His advocacy on behalf of believers (1 John 2:1)—this encompasses the time from the ascension to the second coming…

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Allegorical/Metaphors

Allegorical/Metaphors Allegorical – a systematic presentation of an idea that expresses theoretical truths not related to, but obvious, in the text. Revealed or substantiated by comparing Scripture with Scripture to arrive at a conclusion. Metaphors – a metaphor compares two unlike objects or ideas and illuminates the similarities between them. A metaphor evokes a mental picture making a picture worth…

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Apologetics

Apologetics “Apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning “defense,” or “answer,” or “vindication.” Accordingly, Christian apologetics is the practice of giving reasons that support the Christian faith and responding to objections raised against it. (Quoted from  a portion of the Preface of “The Apologetics Study Bible,” Copyright 2007 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee.) Apologetics is defending the Christian faith…

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