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| Calf, The Calf of Gold Call of God, The Calves of Jeroboam Camel, The Canaanites, The Candlestick Care, Overmuch Caves Cedar, The Censers Character of Saints Character of the Wicked Chariots Charity Chastity Cherubim Children Children, Good Children, Wicked | Christ, Character Of Christ is God Christ, the Head of the Church Christ, the High Priest Christ, the King Christ, the Mediator Christ, the Prophet Christ, the Shepherd Church, The Church of Israel Circumcision Cities Cities of Refuge Clouds Cloud of Glory Commandments, the Ten Commerce Communication - a Biblical Approach Communion of Saints | Communion of the Lord's Supper Communion With God Compassion and Sympathy Compassion and Sympathy of Christ, The Condemnation Conduct, Christian Confessing Christ Confession of Sin Conscience Contempt Contentment Conversion Counsels and Purposes of God, The Courts of Justice Covenants Covenant, The Covetousness Creation Creditors |
Calf, The.
Playfulness of, alluded to Ps 29:6. Fed on
Branches of trees, &c. Isa 27:10.
Offered in sacrifice Le 9:2,3; Heb 9:12,19. Of a year old best for sacrifice Mic 6:6. If first-born not redeemed Nu 18:17. Eaten in the patriarchal age Ge 18:7,8. When fattened considered a delicacy 1Sa 28:24,25; Am 6:4; Lu 15:23,27. Illustrative of
Sacrifices of praise. Ho 14:2; Heb 13:5. Patient endurance. Eze 1:7; Re 4:7.
Calf of Gold.
Was made
To represent God. Ex 32:4,5; Ps 106:20. After an Egyptian model. Ac 7:39,41. To go before the congregation. Ex 32:1.
Fashioned with a graven tool Ex 32:4. An altar built before Ex 32:5. Sacrifices offered to Ex 32:6; Ac 7:41. Worshipped with profane revelry Ex 32:6,18,19,25; 1Co 10:7. Making of
A forgetting of God. Ps 106:21. A turning aside from the divine command. Ex 32:8; De 9:12,16. Excited wrath against Aaron. De 9:20. Excited wrath against Israel. Ex 32:10; De 9:14,19. Caused Moses to break the tables of the testimony. Ex 32:19; De 9:17. Israel punished for. Ex 32:26-29,35.
Destroyed by Moses Ex 32:20; De 9:21. Punishment of those who worshipped a warning to others 1Co 10:5-7.
Call of God, The.
By his Spirit Re 22:17. By his works Ps 19:2,3; Ro 1:20. By his ministers Jer 35:15; 2Co 5:20. By his gospel 2Th 2:14. Is from darkness 1Pe 2:9. Addressed to all Isa 45:22; Mt 20:16. Most reject Pr 1:24; Mt 20:16. Effectual to saints Ps 110:3; Ac 2:47; 13:48; 1Co 1:24. To man is
According to the purpose of God. Ro 8:28; 9:11,23,24. High. Php 3:14. Holy. 1Ti 1:9. Heavenly. Heb 3:1. To fellowship with Christ. 1Co 1:9. To holiness. 1Th 4:7. To liberty. Ga 5:13. To peace. 1Co 7:15; Col 3:15. To glory and virtue. 2Pe 1:3. To the eternal glory of Christ. 2Th 2:14; 1Pe 5:10. To eternal life. 1Ti 6:12.
Walk worthy of Eph 4:1. Blessedness of receiving Re 19:9. Praise God for 1Pe 2:9. Illustrated Pr 9:3,4; Mt 23:3-9. Rejection of, leads to
Delusion. Isa 66:4; 2Th 2:10,11.
Temporal judgments Isa 28:12; Jer 6:16,19; 35:17; Zec 7:12-14. Rejection by God Pr 1:14-32; Jer 6:19,30. Condemnation Joh 12:48; Heb 2:1-3; 12:25. Destruction Pr 29:1; Mt 22:3-7.
Calves of Jeroboam.
Made to prevent the Israelites going to Jerusalem 1Ki 12:26,27. Called the
Calves of Bethaven. Ho 10:5. Calves of Samaria. Ho 8:5.
Probably from an Egyptian model 1Ki 11:40. Designed to represent God 1Ki 12:28. Priests appointed for 1Ki 12:31; 2Ch 11:15. Sacrifices offered to 1Ki 12:32; 13:1. Feasts appointed for 1Ki 12:32,33. Were kissed in adoration Ho 13:2. Worship of
Adopted by succeeding kings. 1Ki 15:34; 16:26; 2Ki 10:29,31; 14:24. Became the sin of Israel. 1Ki 12:30; 2Ki 10:31; 2Ch 13:8.
Guilt of making 1Ki 14:9,10. Guilt of worshipping 1Ki 14:15,16; 2Ki 17:22,23. Predictions respecting
Destruction. Ho 8:6; 10:8. Punishment of the worshippers. Ho 8:13,14.
Camel, The.
Found in deserted places Eze 25:5. Characterised by The dromedary a species of, remarkable for swiftness Jer 2:23.Abounded in the east 1Ch 5:21; Isa 60:6. A part of patriarchal wealth Ge 12:16; 30:43; Job 1:3. Kept in numbers by kings 1Ch 27:30. Used for
Drawing chariots. Isa 21:7. Carrying burdens. Ge 37:25; 1Ki 10:2; 2Ki 8:9. Conveying posts and messengers. Es 8:10. War. Jdj 7:12; 1Sa 30:17.
Furniture of, alluded to Ge 31:34. Subject to plagues Ex 9:3; Zec 14:15. Treated with great care Ge 24:31,32. Esteemed a valuable booty 1Ch 5:20,21; 2Ch 14:15; Job 1:17; Jer 49:29,32. Coarse cloth made from its hair Mt 3:4. Referred to in illustrations by Christ Mt 19:24; 23:24.
Canaanites, The.
An accursed race Ge 9:25,26. Different families of Ge 10:15-18. Comprised seven distinct nations De 7:1. Possessions of, how bounded Ge 10:19. Country of, fertile Ex 3:17; Nu 13:27. Described as
Idolatrous. De 29:17. Superstitious. De 18:9-11. Profane and wicked. Le 18:27.
Had many strong cities Nu 13:28; De 1:28. Expelled for wickedness De 9:4; 18:12. Abraham
Was promised the country of, of inheritance. Ge 13:14-17; 15:18; 17:8. Had his faith tried by dwelling amongst. Ge 12:6; 13:7.
Israel commanded
Not to intermarry with. De 7:3; Jos 23:12. Not to follow idols of. Ex 23:24; De 7:25. Not to follow customs of. Le 18:26,27. To destroy, without mercy. De 7:2,24. To destroy all vestiges of their idolatry. Ex 23:24; De 7:5,25. Not to fear. De 7:17,18; 31:7.
Partially subdued by Israel Jos 10:1-11:23; Jdj 1:1-36. Part of left
To chastise Israel. Nu 33:55; Jdj 2:3; 4:2.
Some descendants of, in our Lord's time Mt 15:22; Mr 7:26.
Candlestick.
Used for holding
Lamps. Ex 25:31,37; Zec 4:2.
Held seven golden lamps. Ex 25:37; 37:23. Had snuffers, &c of gold. Ex 25:38; 37:23. Weighed a talent of gold. Ex 25:39. After a divine pattern. Ex 25:40; Nu 8:4. Called the lamp of God. 1Sa 3:3. Called the pure candlestick. Le 24:4. Placed in the outer sanctuary over against the table. Ex 40:24; Heb 9:2. Lighted with olive oil. Ex 27:20; Le 24:2. Lighted &c by priests. Ex 27:21; Le 24:3,4. Directions for removing. Nu 4:9,10.
The church. Re 1:13,20. Ministers. Mt 5:14-16.
Care, Overmuch.
God's providential goodness should keep us from Mt 6:26,28,30; Lu 22:35. God's promises should keep us from Heb 13:5. Trust in God should free us from Jer 17:7,8; Da 3:16. Should be cast on God Ps 37:5; 55:22; Pr 16:3; 1Pe 5:7. An obstruction to the Gospel Mt 13:22; Lu 8:14; 14:18-20. Be without 1Co 7:32; Php 4:6. Unbecoming in saints 2Ti 2:4. Uselessness of Mt 6:27; Lu 12:25,26. Vanity of Ps 39:6; Ec 4:8. Warning against Lu 21:34. Sent as a punishment to the wicked Eze 4:16; 12:19. Exemplified Caves.
Artificial Jdj 6:2. Found in the Were used as
Places of concealment. 1Sa 13:6; 14:11; 1Ki 18:4; Heb 11:38. Resting places. 1Sa 24:3; 1Ki 19:9. Burial places. Ge 23:19; Joh 11:38. Haunts of robbers. Jer 7:11; Mt 21:13. Hiding placed of wild beasts. Na 2:12.
Afford no protection from the judgments of God Isa 2:19; Eze 33:27; Re 6:15. Mentioned in scripture
Engedi. 1Sa 23:29; 24:1,3. Machpelah. Ge 23:9. Makkedah. Joh 10:16,17.
Cedar, The.
Made to glorify God Ps 148:9. Lebanon celebrated for Jdj 9:15; Ps 92:12. Banks of rivers favourable to the growth of Nu 24:6. Imported largely by Solomon 1Ki 10:27. Described as
Spreading. Ps 80:10,11. Fragrant. Song 4:11. Graceful and beautiful. Ps 80:10; Eze 17:23. Strong and durable. Isa 9:10.
Extensive commerce in 1Ki 5:10,11; Ezr 3:7. Used in
Building palaces. 2Sa 5:11; 1Ki 7:2,3. Making masts of ships. Eze 27:5. Making wardrobes. Eze 27:24. Making chariots. Song 3:9. Purifying the leper. Le 14:4-7,49-52. Preparing the water of separation. Nu 19:6. Making idols. Isa 44:14.
Perching on the high branches of. Eze 17:3. Instrumental in propagating. Eze 17:4,5.
Destruction of, exhibits God's power Ps 29:5. Illustrative of
Beauty and glory of israel. Nu 24:6. Saints in their rapid growth. Ps 92:12. Powerful nations. Eze 31:3; Am 2:9. Arrogant rulers. Isa 2:13; 10:33,34.
Censers.
Made of One of gold in the most holy place Heb 9:4.Directions for removing Nu 4:14. Often used in idolatrous worship Eze 8:11. Of Korah, &c made into plates to cover the altar Nu 16:18,39. Typical of Christ's intercession Re 8:3,5.
Character of Saints.
Blameless and harmless Php 2:15. Bold Pr 28:1; Ro 13:3. Contrite Isa 57:15; 66:2. Devout Ac 8:2; 22:12. Faithful Re 17:14. Fearing God Mt 3:16; Ac 10:2. Following Christ Joh 10:4,27. Godly Ps 4:3; 2Pe 2:9. Guileless Joh 1:47. Humble Ps 34:2; 1Pe 5:5. Hungering after righteousness Mt 5:6. Just Ge 6:9; Hab 2:4; Lu 2:25. Led by the Spirit Ro 8:14. Liberal Isa 32:8; 2Co 9:13. Loving Col 1:4; 1Th 4:9. Lowly Pr 16:19. Meek Isa 29:19; Mt 5:5. Merciful Ps 37:26; Mt 5:7. New Creatures 2Co 5:17; Eph 2:10. Obedient Ro 16:19; 1Pe 1:14. Poor in spirit Ps 51:17; Mt 5:3. Prudent Pr 16:21. Pure in heart Mt 5:8; 1Jo 3:3. Righteous Isa 60:21; Lu 1:6. Sincere 2Co 1:12; 2:17. Steadfast Ac 2:42; Col 2:5. Taught of God Isa 54:13; 1Jo 2:27. True 2Co 6:8. Undefiled Ps 119:1. Upright 1Ki 3:6; Ps 15:2. Watchful Lu 12:37. Zealous of good works Tit 2:14; 3:8.
Character of the Wicked.
Alienated from God Eph 4:18; Col 1:21. Blasphemous Lu 22:65; Re 16:9. Blinded 2Co 4:4; Eph 4:18. Boastful Ps 10:3; 49:6. Conspiring against God's people Ne 4:8; 6:2; Ps 38:12. Covetous Mic 2:2; Ro 1:29. Deceitful Ps 5:6; Ro 3:13. Delighting in the iniquity of others Pr 2:14; Ro 1:32. Despising the works of the faithful Ne 2:19; 4:2; 2Ti 3:3,4. Destructive Isa 59:7. Disobedient Ne 9:26; Tit 3:3; 1Pe 2:7. Enticing to evil Pr 1:10-14; 2Ti 3:6. Envious Ne 2:10; Tit 3:3. Fearful Pr 28:1; Re 21:8. Fierce Pr 16:29; 2Ti 3:3. Foolish De 32:6; Ps 5:5. Forgetting God Job 8:13. Fraudulent Ps 37:21; Mic 6:11. Froward Pr 21:8; Isa 57:17. Glorying in their shame Php 3:19. Hard-hearted Eze 3:7. Hating the light Job 24:13; Joh 3:20. Heady and high-minded 2Ti 3:4. Hostile to God Ro 8:7; Col 1:21. Hypocritical Isa 29:13; 2Ti 3:5. Ignorant of God Ho 4:1; 2Th 1:8. Impudent Eze 2:4. Incontinent 2Ti 3:3. Infidel Ps 10:4; 14:1. Loathsome Pr 13:5. Lovers of pleasure more than of God 2Ti 3:4. Lying Ps 58:3; 62:4; Isa 59:4. Mischievous Pr 24:8; Mic 7:3. Murderous Ps 10:8; 94:6; Ro 1:29. Prayerless Job 21:15; Ps 53:4. Persecuting Ps 69:26; 109:16. Perverse De 32:5. Proud Ps 59:12; Ob 3:2; 2Ti 3:2. Rejoicing in the affliction of saints Ps 35:15. Reprobate 2Co 13:5; 2Ti 3:8; Tit 1:16. Selfish 2Ti 3:2. Sensual Php 3:19; Jude 1:19. Sold under sin 1Ki 21:20; 2Ki 17:17. Stiff-hearted Eze 2:4. Stiff-necked Ex 33:5; Ac 7:51. Uncircumcised in heart Jer 9:26; Ac 7:51. Unjust Pr 11:7; Isa 26:10. Unmerciful Ro 1:31. Ungodly Pr 16:27. Unholy 2Ti 3:2. Unprofitable Mt 25:30; Ro 3:12. Unruly Tit 1:10. Unthankful Lu 6:35; 2Ti 3:2. Untoward Ac 2:40. Unwise De 32:6.
Chariots.
Carriages used in war 1Ki 20:25. Wheels of, described 1Ki 7:33. Bound with traces Mic 1:13. Drawn by
Asses and camels. Isa 21:7.
Drivers generally employed for 1Ki 22:34; 2Ch 18:33. Sometimes driven by the owners 2Ki 9:16,20. Sometimes driven furiously 2Ki 9:20; Isa 5:28; Jer 4:13. Bounding motion of, referred to Na 3:2. Noise occasioned by, referred to 2Ki 7:6; Joe 2:5; Na 3:2; Re 9:9. Introduced into Israel by David 2Sa 8:4. Multiplied by Solomon 1Ki 10:26. Imported from Egypt 1Ki 10:28,29. For war
Lighted by night with torches. Na 2:3. Commanded by captains. Ex 14:7; 1Ki 16:9. Advantageously manoeuvred in a flat country. Jdj 1:19; 1Ki 20:23-25. Formed part of the line of battle. 1Ki 20:25. Used in pursuing enemies. Ex 14:9; 2Sa 1:6. Kept in chariot cities. 1Ki 9:19; 10:26.
Canaanites. Jos 17:16; Jdj 4:3. Philistines. 1Sa 13:5. Syrians. 2Sa 10:18; 1Ki 20:1. Assyrians. 2Ki 19:23. Ethiopians. 2Ch 14:9; 16:8. Babylonians. Eze 23:23; 26:7. Jews. 2Ki 8:21; 10:2.
Kings used, in common 1Ki 12:18; 18:44. Persons of distinction used Ge 41:43; 2Ki 5:9,21; Jer 17:25; Ac 8:28. Often attended by running footmen 1Sa 8:11; 2Sa 15:1; 1Ki 1:5. Consecrated to the sun 2Ki 23:11. The Jews condemned for
Trusting to. Isa 22:18; 31:1. Taken in war, often destroyed. Jos 11:6,9; Jer 51:21; Mic 5:10; Na 2:13.
The judgments of God. Isa 66:15. Angels. 2Ki 6:16,17; Ps 68:17. Prophets. 2Ki 2:12; 13:14. Christ's love to his church. Song 6:12.
Charity.
Enjoined See "Love to man". Col 3:14.
Chastity.
Required in look Job 31:1; Mt 5:28. Required in heart Pr 6:25. Required in speech Eph 5:3. Keep the body in 1Co 6:13,15-18. Preserved by wisdom Pr 2:10,11,16; 7:1-5. Saints are kept in Ec 7:26. Advantages of 1Pe 3:1,2. Shun those devoid of 1Co 5:11; 1Pe 4:3. The wicked are devoid of Ro 1:29; Eph 4:19; 2Pe 2:14; Jude 1:8. Temptation to deviate from, dangerous 2Sa 11:2-4. Consequences of associating with those devoid of Pr 7:25-27; 22:14. Want of, excludes from heaven Ga 5:19-21. Drunkenness destructive to Pr 23:31-33. Breach of, punished 1Co 3:16,17; Eph 5:5,6; Heb 13:4; Re 22:15. Motives for 1Co 6:19; 1Th 4:7. Exemplified
Joseph. Ge 39:7-10. Ruth. Ru 3:10,11. Boaz. Ru 3:13.
Cherubim.
Animated by the Spirit of God Eze 1:12,20. Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God Eze 1:15,21; 10:9-11,16,17. The glory of God exhibited upon Eze 1:22,26-28; 10:4,18,20. Sound of their wings was as the voice of God Eze 1:24; 10:5. Placed at the entrance of Eden Ge 3:24. Of gold
Placed over the ark of the covenant. 1Sa 4:4; 1Ki 8:6,7; 2Ch 5:7,8. God's presence manifested between. 2Sa 6:2; 2Ki 19:15; Ps 80:1; 99:1. The oracles or answers of God delivered from between. Ex 25:22; Nu 7:89.
Representations of, made on the
Vail of the tabernacle. Ex 26:31. Vail of the temple. 2Ch 3:14. Doors of the temple. 1Ki 6:32,35. Walls of the temple. 2Ch 3:7. Bases of brazen lavers. 1Ki 7:29,36.
Children.
Are a gift from God Ge 33:5; Ps 127:3. Are capable of glorifying God Ps 8:2; 148:12,13; Mt 21:15,16. Should be
Brought early to the house of God. 1Sa 1:24. Instructed in the ways of God. De 31:12,13; Pr 22:6. Judiciously trained. Pr 22:15; 29:17; Eph 6:4.
Fear God. Pr 24:21. Remember God. Ec 12:1. Attend to parental teaching. Pr 1:8,9. Honour parents. Ex 20:12; Heb 12:9. Fear parents. Le 19:3. Obey parents. Pr 6:20; Eph 6:1. Take care of parents. 1Ti 5:4. Honour the aged. Le 19:32; 1Pe 5:5. Not imitate bad parents. Eze 20:18.
Not to have
A reproach in Israel. 1Sa 1:6,7; Lu 1:25.
Often prayed for 1Sa 1:10,11; Lu 1:13. Often given in answer to prayer Ge 25:21; 1Sa 1:27; Lu 1:13. Treatment of, after birth, noticed Eze 16:4. Mostly nursed by the mothers 1Sa 1:22; 1Ki 3:21; Ps 22:9; Song 8:1. Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting Ge 21:8; 1Sa 1:24. Circumcised on the eighth day Php 3:5. Named at circumcision Lu 1:59; 2:21. Were named
From remarkable events. Ge 21:3,6; 18:13; Ex 2:10; 18:3,4. From circumstances connected with their birth. Ge 25:25,26; 35:18; 1Ch 4:9. Often by God. Isa 8:3; Ho 1:4,6,9. Often numerous. 2Ki 10:1; 1Ch 4:27. Numerous, considered an especial blessing. Ps 115:14; 127:4,5. Sometimes born when parents were old. Ge 15:3,6; 17:17; Lu 1:18.
Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger. Jer 20:15. Under the care of tutors, till they came of age. 2Ki 10:1; Ga 4:1,2. Usefully employed. 1Sa 9:3; 17:15. Inherited the possessions of their father. De 21:16,17; Lu 12:13,14. Received the blessing of their father before his death. Ge 27:1-4; 48:15; 49:1-33.
Usefully employed. Ge 24:13; Ex 2:16. Inherited property in default of sons. Nu 27:1-8; Jos 17:1-6.
Of God's people, holy Ezr 9:2; 1Co 7:14. Of God's people, interested in the promises De 29:29; Ac 2:39. Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents De 4:40; 12:25,28; Ps 128:1-3. Frequently bore the curse of parents Ex 20:5; Ps 109:9,10. Were required
To attend to instruction. De 4:9; 11:19. To submit to discipline. Pr 29:17; Heb 12:9. To respect the aged. Le 19:32.
Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age Ge 9:24,25; 21:14; 38:24. Often wicked and rebellious 2Ki 2:23. Rebellious, punished by the civil power Ex 21:15-17; De 21:18-21. Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents Mt 15:5; Mr 7:11,12. Could demand their portion during father's life Lu 15:12. Amusements of Zec 8:5; Mt 11:16,17. Casting out of weak, &c alluded to Eze 16:5. Inhuman practice of offering to idols 2Ki 17:31; 2Ch 28:3; 33:6. Illegitimate
Not cared for by the father. Heb 12:8. Excluded from the congregation. De 23:2. Sometimes sent away with gifts. Ge 25:6. Despised by their brethren. Jdj 11:2.
Grief occasioned by loss of Ge 37:35; 44:27-29; 2Sa 13:37; Jer 6:26; 31:15. Resignation manifested at loss of Le 10:19,20; 2Sa 12:18-23; Job 1:19-21.
Children, Good.
Know the Scriptures 2Ti 3:15. Observe the law of God Pr 28:7. Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God Col 3:20. Partake of the promises of God Ac 2:39. Shall be blessed Pr 3:1-4; Eph 6:2,3. Show love to parents Ge 46:29. Obey parents Ge 28:7; 47:30. Attend to parental teaching Pr 13:1. Take care of parents Ge 45:9,11; 47:12. Make their parents' hearts glad Pr 10:1; 29:17. Honour the aged Job 32:6,7. Adduced as a motive for submission to God Heb 12:9. Spirit of, a requisite for the kingdom of heaven Mt 18:3. Illustrative of a teachable spirit Mt 18:4. Exemplified
Joseph. Ge 45:9; 46:29. Jephthah's daughter. Jdj 11:34,36. Samson. Jdj 13:24. Samuel. 1Sa 3:19. Obadiah. 1Ki 18:12. Josiah. 2Ch 34:3. Esther. Es 2:20. Job. Job 29:4. David. 1Sa 17:20; Ps 71:5. Daniel. Da 1:6. John the Baptist. Lu 1:80. Children in the Temple. Mt 21:15,16. Timothy. 2Ti 3:15.
Children, Wicked.
Are void of understanding Pr 7:7. Are proud Isa 3:5. With regard to parents
Despise them. Pr 15:5,20; Eze 22:7. Curse them. Pr 30:11. Bring reproach on them. Pr 19:26. Are a calamity to them. Pr 19:13. Are a grief to them. Pr 17:25. Despised their elders. Job 19:18.
Disobeying parents. De 21:21. Mocking parents. Pr 30:17. Cursing parents. Ex 21:15; Mr 7:10. Smiting parents. Ex 21:15. Mocking of a prophet. 2Ki 2:23,24. Gluttony and drunkenness. De 21:20,21.
Exemplified
Sons of Eli. 1Sa 2:,12,17. Sons of Samuel. 1Sa 8:3. Absalom. 2Sa 15:10. Adonijah. 1Ki 1:5,6. Children at Bethel. 2Ki 2:23. Adrammelech and Sharezer. 2Ki 19:37.
Christ, Character Of.
Holy Lu 1:35; Ac 4:27; Re 3:7. Righteous Isa 53:11; Heb 1:9. Good Mt 19:16. Faithful Isa 11:5; 1Th 5:24. True Joh 1:14; 7:18; 1Jo 5:20. Just Zec 9:9; Joh 5:30; Ac 22:14. Guileless Isa 53:9; 1Pe 2:22. Sinless Joh 8:46; 2Co 5:21. Spotless 1Pe 1:19. Innocent Mt 27:4. Harmless Heb 7:26. Resisting temptation Mt 4:1-10. Obedient to God the Father Ps 40:8; Joh 4:34; 15:10. Zealous Lu 2:49; Joh 2:17; 8:29. Meek Isa 53:7; Zec 9:9; Mt 11:29. Lowly in heart Mt 11:29. Merciful Heb 2:17. Patient Isa 53:7; Mt 27:14. Long-suffering 1Ti 1:16. Compassionate Isa 40:11; Lu 19:41. Benevolent Mt 4:23,24; Ac 10:38. Loving Joh 13:1; 15:13. Self-denying Mt 8:20; 2Co 8:9. Humble Lu 22:27; Php 2:8. Resigned Lu 22:42. Forgiving Lu 23:34. Subject to His parents Lu 2:51. Saints are conformed to Ro 8:29.
Christ is God.
As Jehovah of glory Ps 24:7,10; 1Co 2:8; Jas 2:1. As Jehovah, our RIGHTEOUSNESS Jer 23:5,6; 1Co 1:30. As Jehovah, above all Ps 97:9; Joh 3:31. As Jehovah, the First and the Last Isa 44:6; Re 1:17; Isa 48:12-16; Re 22:13. As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal Zec 13:7; Php 2:6. As Jehovah of Hosts Isa 6:1-3; Joh 12:41; Isa 8:13,14; 1Pe 2:8. As Jehovah, the Shepherd Isa 40:11; Heb 13:20. As Jehovah, for whose glory all things were created Pr 16:4; Col 1:16. As Jehovah, the Messenger of the covenant Mal 3:1; Mr 1:2; Lu 2:27. Invoked as Jehovah Joe 2:32; Ac 2:21; 1Co 1:2. As the Eternal God and Creator Ps 102:24-27; Heb 1:8,10-12. As the mighty God Isa 9:6. As the Great God and Saviour Ho 1:7; Tit 2:13. As God over all Ps 45:6,7; Ro 9:5. As the true God Jer 10:10; 1Jo 5:20. As God the Word Joh 1:1. As God, the judge Ec 12:14; 1Co 4:5; 2Co 5:10; 2Ti 4:1. As Emmanuel Isa 7:14; Mt 1:23. As King of kings and Lord of lords Da 10:17; Re 1:5; 17:14. As the Holy One 1Sa 2:2; Ac 3:14. As the Lord from heaven 1Co 15:47. As Lord of the Sabbath Ge 2:3; Mt 12:8. As Lord of all Ac 10:36; Ro 10:11-13. As Son of God Mt 26:63-67. As the Only-begotten Son of the Father Joh 1:14,18; 3:16,18; 1Jo 4:9. His blood is called the blood of God Ac 20:28. As one with the Father Joh 10:30,38; 12:45; 14:7-10; 17:10. As sending the Spirit, equally with the Father Joh 14:16; 15:26. As entitled to equal honour with the Father Joh 5:23. As Owner of all things, equally with the Father Joh 16:15. As unrestricted by the law of the sabbath, equally with the Father Joh 5:17. As the Source of grace, equally with the Father 1Th 3:11; 2Th 2:16,17. As unsearchable, equally with the Father Pr 30:4; Mt 11:27. As Creator of all things Isa 40:28; Joh 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 1:2. As Supporter and Preserver of all things Ne 9:6; Col 1:17; Heb 1:3. As possessed of the fulness of the God head Col 2:9; Heb 1:3. As raising the dead Joh 5:21; 6:40,54. As raising himself from the dead Joh 2:19,21; 10:18. As Eternal Isa 9:6; Mic 5:2; Joh 1:1; Col 1:17; Heb 1:8-10; Re 1:8. As Omnipresent Mt 18:20; 28:20; Joh 3:13. As Omnipotent Ps 45:3; Php 3:21; Re 1:8. As Omniscient Joh 16:30; 21:17. As discerning the thoughts of the heart 1Ki 8:39; Lu 5:22; Eze 11:5; Joh 2:24,25; Re 2:23. As unchangeable Mal 3:6; Heb 1:12; 13:8. As having power to forgive sins Col 3:13; Mr 2:7,10. As Giver of pastors to the Church Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11-13. As Husband of the Church Isa 54:5; Eph 5:25-32; Isa 62:5; Re 21:2,9. As the object of divine worship Ac 7:59; 2Co 12:8,9; Heb 1:6; Re 5:12. As the object of faith Ps 2:12; 1Pe 2:6; Jer 17:5,7; Joh 14:1. As God, he redeems and purifies the Church to himself Re 5:9; Tit 2:14. As God, he presents the Church to himself Eph 5:27; Jude 1:24,25. Saints live to him as God Ro 6:11; Ga 2:19; 2Co 5:15. Acknowledged by his Apostles Joh 20:28. Acknowledged by the Old Testament saints Ge 17:1; 48:15,16; 32:24-30; Ho 12:3-5; Jdj 6:22-24; 13:21,22; Job 19:25-27.
Christ, the Head of the Church.
Appointed by God Eph 1:22. Declared by himself Mt 21:42. As his mystical body Eph 4:12,15; 5:23. Has the pre-eminence in all things 1Co 11:3; Eph 1:22; Col 1:18. Commissioned his Apostles Mt 10:1,7; 28:19; Joh 20:21. Instituted the ordinances Mt 28:19; Lu 22:19,20. Imparts gifts Ps 68:18; Eph 4:8. Saints are complete in Col 2:10. Perverters of the truth do not hold Col 2:18,19.
Christ, the High Priest.
After the order of Melchizedek Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 6:20; 7:15,17. Superior to Aaron and the Levitical priests Heb 7:11,16,22; 8:1,2,6. Consecrated with an oath Heb 7:20,21. Has an unchangeable priesthood Heb 7:23,28. Is of unblemished purity Heb 7:26,28. Faithful Heb 3:2. Needed no sacrifice for himself Heb 7:27. Offered himself a sacrifice Heb 9:14,26. His sacrifice superior to all others Heb 9:13,14,23. Offered sacrifice but once Heb 7:27; 9:25,26. Made reconciliation Heb 2:17. Obtained redemption for us Heb 9:12. Entered into heaven Heb 4:14; 10:12. Sympathises with those who are tempted Heb 2:18; 4:15. Intercedes Heb 7:25; 9:24. Blesses Nu 6:23-26; Ac 3:26. On his throne Zec 6:13. Appointment of, and encouragement to steadfastness Heb 4:14. Typified
Aaron, &c. Ex 40:12-15.
Christ, the King.
Glorious Ps 24:7-10; 1Co 2:8; Jas 2:1. Supreme Ps 89:27; Re 1:5; 19:16. Sits in the throne of God Re 3:21. Sits on the throne of David Isa 9:7; Eze 37:24,25; Lu 1:32; Ac 2:30. Is King of Zion Ps 2:6; Isa 52:7; Zec 9:9; Mt 21:5; Joh 12:12-15. Has a righteous kingdom Ps 45:6; Heb 1:8,9; Isa 32:1; Jer 23:5. Has an everlasting kingdom Da 2:44; 7:14; Lu 1:33. Has an universal kingdom Ps 2:8; 72:8; Zec 14:9; Re 11:15. His kingdom not of this world Joh 18:36. Saints, the subjects of Col 1:13; Re 15:3. Saints receive a kingdom from Lu 22:29,30; Heb 12:28. Acknowledged by
Nathanael. Joh 1:49. His followers. Lu 19:38; Joh 12:13.
Written on His cross Joh 19:19. The Jews shall seek to Ho 3:5. Saints shall behold Isa 33:17; Re 22:3,4. Kings shall do homage to Ps 72:10; Isa 49:7. Shall overcome all his enemies Ps 110:1; Mr 12:36; 1Co 15:25; Re 17:14. Typified
David. 1Sa 16:1,12,13; Lu 1:32. Solomon. 1Ch 28:6,7.
Christ, the Mediator.
The only one between God and man 1Ti 2:5. Of the gospel covenant Heb 8:6; 12:24. Typified
Aaron. Nu 16:48.
Christ, the Prophet.
Anointed with the Holy Spirit Isa 42:1; 61:1; Lu 4:18; Joh 3:34. Alone knows and reveals God Mt 11:27; Joh 3:2,13,34; 17:6,14,26; Heb 1:1,2. Declared his doctrine to be that of the Father Joh 8:26,28; 12:49,50; 14:10,24; 15:15; 17:8,16. Preached the gospel, and worked miracles Mt 4:23; 11:5; Lu 4:43. Foretold things to come Mt 24:3-35; Lu 19:41,44. Faithful to his trust Lu 4:43; Joh 17:8; Heb 3:2; Re 1:5; 3:14. Abounded in wisdom Lu 2:40,47,52; Col 2:3. Mighty in deed and word Mt 13:54; Mr 1:27; Lu 4:32; Joh 7:46. Meek and unostentatious in his teaching Isa 42:2; Mt 12:17-20. God commands us to hear De 18:15; Mt 17:25; Ac 3:22; 7:37. God will severely visit our neglect of De 18:19; Ac 3:23; Heb 2:3. Typified
Christ, the Shepherd.
The chief 1Pe 5:4. The good Joh 10:11,14. The great Mic 5:4; Heb 13:20. His sheep
He calls. Joh 10:3. He gathers. Isa 40:11; Joh 10:16. He guides. Ps 23:3; Joh 10:3,4. He feeds. Ps 23:1,2; Joh 10:9. He cherishes tenderly. Isa 40:11. He protects and preserves. Jer 31:10; Eze 34:10; Zec 9:16; Joh 10:28. He laid down his life for. Zec 13:7; Mt 26:31; Joh 10:11,15; Ac 20:28. He gives eternal life to. Joh 10:28.
Church, The.
The body of Christ Eph 1:23; Col 1:24. Christ, the foundation-stone of 1Co 3:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pe 2:4,5. Christ, the head of Eph 1:22; 5:23. Loved by Christ Song 7:10; Eph 5:25. Purchased by the blood of Christ Ac 20:28; Eph 5:25; Heb 9:12. Sanctified and cleansed by Christ 1Co 6:11; Eph 5:26,27. Subject to Christ Ro 7:4; Eph 5:24. The object of the grace of God Isa 27:3; 2Co 8:1. Displays the wisdom of God Eph 3:10. Shows forth the praises of God Isa 60:6. God defends Ps 89:18; Isa 4:5; 49:25; Mt 16:18. God provides ministers for Jer 3:15; Eph 4:11,12. Glory to be ascribed to God by Eph 3:21. Elect 1Pe 5:13. Glorious Ps 45:13; Eph 5:27. Clothed in righteousness Re 19:8. Believers continually added to, by the Lord Ac 2:27; 5:14; 11:24. Unity of Ro 12:5; 1Co 10:17; 12:12; Ga 3:28. Saints baptised into, by one Spirit 1Co 12:13. Ministers commanded to feed Ac 20:28. Is edified by the word 1Co 14:4,13; Eph 4:15,16. The wicked persecute Ac 8:1-3; 1Th 2:14,15. Not to be despised 1Co 11:22. Defiling of, will be punished 1Co 3:17. Extent of, predicted Isa 2:2; Eze 17:22-24; Da 2:34,35; Hab 2:14.
Church of Israel.
Admission into, by circumcision Ge 17:10-14. All Israelites members of Ro 9:4. Was relatively holy Ex 31:13; Nu 16:3. Had
Appointed ordinances. Ex 18:20; Heb 9:1,10. Appointed feasts. Le 23:2; Isa 1:14. An ordained ministry. Ex 29:9; De 10:8. The divine presence manifested in it. Ex 29:45,46; Le 26:11,12; 1Ki 8:10,11. A spiritual church within it. Ro 9:6-8; 11:2-7.
The depository of holy writ Ro 3:2. Called the
Congregation of the Lord. Nu 27:17; 31:16.
Proselytes admitted into Nu 9:14; 15:15,29. Supported by the people Ex 34:20; De 16:17. Worship of, consisted in
Prayer. Ex 24:11; Ps 5:7; 95:6. Praise. 2Ch 5:13; 30:21. Reading God's word. Ex 24:7; De 31:11. Preaching. Ne 8:4,5.
Members of
Required to keeps its statutes. De 16:12. Required to attend its worship. Ex 23:17. Separated from, while unclean. Le 13:46; 15:31; Nu 5:2-4. Excommunicated for heavy offences. Nu 15:30,31; 19:20.
A type of the church of Christ Ga 4:24-26; Heb 12:23.
Circumcision.
Described Ge 17:11; Ex 4:25. Enforced by the law Le 12:3; Joh 7:22. Called the A painful and bloody rite Ex 4:26; Jos 5:8.Promises to Abraham previous to Ro 4:9,13. A seal of the covenant Ge 17:11; Ro 4:11. Introductory Jewish ordinances Ga 5:3. Outward sign of Ro 2:28. Inward grace Ro 2:29. Necessary to enjoying the privileges of the Jewish State Ex 12:48; Eze 44:7. Was performed
On the eighth day. Ge 17:12; Le 12:3. Even on the sabbath day. Joh 7:22,23. With knives of flint. Ex 4:25; Jos 5:3. By the heads of families. Ge 17:23; Ex 4:25. By persons in authority. Jos 5:3. In the presence of the family, &c. Lu 1:58-61.
First performed on Abraham and his family Ge 17:24-27. Not performed in the wilderness Jos 5:5. Performed by Joshua at Gilgal Jos 5:2,7. Punishment for neglecting Ge 17:14; Ex 4:24,26. Without faith, vain Ro 3:30; Ga 5:6. Without obedience, vain Ro 2:25; 1Co 7:19. The Jews
Held it unlawful to intermarry with those not of the. Ge 34:14; Jdj 14:3. Held no intercourse with those not of the. Ac 10:28; 11:3; Ga 2:12. Despised as unclean those not of the. 1Sa 14:6; 17:26; Mt 15:26,27; Eph 2:11,15.
Abolished by the gospel Eph 2:11,15; Col 3:11. Performed on Timothy as a matter or expediency because of the Jews Ac 16:3. Necessity of, denied by Paul Ga 2:3-5. Necessity of, asserted by false teachers Ac 15:24; Ga 6:12; Tit 1:10. Trusting to, a denial of Christ Ga 3:3,4; 5:3,4. Paul denounced for opposing Ac 21:21. Saints the true spiritual Php 3:3; Col 2:11. Illustrative of
Purity of heart. De 10:16; 30:6. Purity of speech. Ex 6:12.
Cities.
Designed for habitations Ps 107:7,36. Often built to perpetuate a name Ge 11:4. Often founded and enlarged by blood and rapine Mic 3:10; Hab 2:12. Built
Of stone and wood. Ps 102:14; Eze 26:12. Of brick and mortar. Ex 1:11,14. On solid foundations. Ezr 6:3; Re 21:14. With compactness. Ps 122:3. Often of a square form. Re 21:16. Beside rivers. Ps 46:4; 137:1. On hills. Mt 5:14; Lu 4:29; Re 17:9. In plains. Ge 11:2,4; 13:12. In desert places. 2Ch 8:4; Ps 107:35,36. In pleasant situations. 2Ki 2:19; Ps 48:2.
Entered through gates Ge 34:24; Ne 13:19,22. Surrounded with walls De 1:28; 3:5. Often fortified by nature Ps 125:2; Isa 33:16. Often fortified by art 2Ch 11:5-10,23; Ps 48:12,13; Jer 4:5; Da 11:15. Sometimes had suburbs Nu 35:2; Jos 21:3. Were called for
The proprietor of the land. 1Ki 16:24. The country in which built. Da 4:29,30.
Densely inhabited Jon 4:11; Na 3:8. Often great and goodly Ge 10:12; De 6:10; Da 4:30; Jon 3:3. Often of great antiquity Ge 10:11,12. Often insignificant Ge 19:20; Ec 9:14. Different kinds of
Fenced. Jos 10:20; Isa 36:1. Treasure. Ex 1:11. Commercial. Isa 23:11; Eze 27:3. Chariot. 2Ch 1:14; 9:25. Store. 2Ch 8:4,6. Levitical. Le 25:32,33; Nu 35:7,8. Refuge. Nu 35:6.
Prosperity of, increased by commerce Ge 49:13; De 33:18,19; Eze 28:5. Artificial mode of supplying water to 2Ki 18:17; 20:20. Infested by dogs 1Ki 14:11; Ps 59:6,14. Under governors 2Ch 33:14; 2Co 11:32. Provided with judges De 16:18; 2Ch 19:5. Protected at night by watchmen Ps 127:1; Song 5:7; Isa 21:11. Furnished with stores 2Ch 11:11,12. Garrisoned in war 2Ch 17:2,19. Often had citadels Jdj 9:51. A great defence to a country 2Ch 11:5. Afforded refuge in times of danger Jer 8:14-16. Often deserted on the approach of an enemy 1Sa 31:7; Jer 4:20. Were frequently
Besieged. De 28:52; 2Ki 19:24,25. Pillaged. Isa 13:16; Jer 20:5. Wasted by pestilence. 1Sa 5:11. Wasted by famine. Jer 52:6; Am 4:6. Depopulated. Isa 17:9; Eze 26:19. Burned. Jdj 20:38,40; Isa 1:7. Made heaps of ruins. Isa 25:2. Razed and sown with salt. Jdj 9:45.
Perishable nature of Heb 13:14. Illustrative of
Visible church. Song 3:2,3; Re 11:2. Church triumphant. Re 21:2; 22:19. Heavenly inheritance. Heb 11:16. The apostasy. Re 16:10; 17:18. Riches. Pr 10:15.
Cities of Refuge.
Names &c of De 4:41-43; Jos 20:7,8. Required to be
Open to all manslayers. Jos 20:4.
Those admitted to
Not protected outside of. Nu 35:26,27. Obliged to remain in, until the high priest's death. Nu 35:25,28.
Illustrative
Of the hope of the gospel. Heb 6:18. (The way to,) of Christ. Isa 35:8; Joh 14:6.
Clouds.
Are garment of the sea Job 38:9. God
Balanced in the air. Job 37:16. Disposed in order. Job 37:15. Brings over the earth. Ge 9:14. Binds up. Job 26:8. Spreads out. Job 26:9. Scatters. Job 37:11.
Power and wisdom of God exhibited in condensing Job 36:27,28; 37:10,11; Pr 3:20. Made for the glory of God Ps 148:4. Called the
Windows of heaven. Ge 7:11; Isa 24:18. Bottles of heaven. Job 38:37. Chambers of God. Ps 104:3,13. Waters above the firmament. Ge 1:7. Dust of God's feet. Na 1:3.
Bright. Job 37:11; Zec 10:1. Thick. Job 22:14; 37:11. Black. 1Ki 18:45. Swift. Isa 19:1. Great. Eze 1:4. Small. 1Ki 18:44.
Often obscure the sun, &c Job 36:32; Eze 32:7. Often dispersed by the wind Ho 13:3. Uses of
To supply dew. Pr 3:20; Isa 18:4. To moderate heat. Isa 25:5.
Though small, often bring much rain 1Ki 18:44,45. Thunder and lightning come from Ps 77:17,18. The rainbow appears in Ge 9:13,14. Frequently the instrument of God's judgments Ge 7:11,12; Job 37:13; Ps 77:17. Man
Ignorant of the disposing of. Job 37:15. Ignorant of the balancing of. Job 37:16. Cannot number. Job 38:37. Cannot cause to rain. Job 38:34. Cannot stay. Job 38:37.
Of hostile armies. Jer 4:13; Eze 38:9,16. Of sins of men. Isa 44:22. Of judgments of God. La 2:1; Eze 30:3; 34:12; Joe 2:2. Of unsearchableness of God. 2Sa 22:12; Ps 97:2; Eze 1:4. (Riding upon,) of the power and greatness of God. Ps 104:3; Isa 19:1. (Passing away,) of the goodness and prosperity of hypocrites. Ho 6:4; 13:3. (Without water,) of false teachers. Jude 1:12. (Carried away by a tempest,) of false teachers. 2Pe 2:17. (Without rain,) of the fraudulent. Pr 25:14. (A morning without,) of wise rulers. 2Sa 23:3,4. (When seasonable,) of the favour of good rulers. Pr 16:15.
Cloud of Glory.
Called
Pillar of cloud and pillar of fire. Ex 13:22. Cloudy pillar. Ex 33:9,10. Cloud of the Lord. Nu 10:34. The presence of God. Ex 33:14,15.
God came down in Ex 34:5; Nu 11:25. God spoke from Ex 24:16; Ps 99:7. Was designed to
Guide Israel. Ex 13:21; Ne 9:19. Show light to Israel. Ps 105:39. Defend Israel. Ex 14:19; Ps 105:39. Cover the tabernacle. Ex 40:34; Nu 9:15.
Was the Shekinah over the mercy-seat Le 16:2. Continued during the journeyings of Israel Ex 13:22; 40:38. Manifested in the temple of Solomon 1Ki 8:10,11; 2Ch 5:13; Eze 10:4. Special appearances of;
At giving of the law. Ex 19:9,16; 24:16-18. At sedition of Aaron and Miriam. Nu 12:5. At the murmuring of Israel on the report of the spies. Nu 14:10. At the rebellion of Korah &c. Nu 16:19. At the murmuring of Israel on account of Korah's death. Nu 16:42. At Christ's transfiguration. Mt 17:5. At Christ's ascension. Ac 1:9.
Illustrative of Commandments, the Ten.
Written by God Ex 32:16; 34:1,28; De 4:13; 10:4. Enumerated Ex 20:3-17. Summed up Christ Mt 22:35-40. Law of, is spiritual See "Law of God". Mt 5:28; Ro 7:14.
Commerce.
The exchange of commodities for money 1Ki 10:28,29. Called
Traffic. Ge 42:34; Eze 17:4. Buying and selling. Jas 4:13.
Wares. Jer 10:17; Eze 27:16; Jon 1:5.
Chapmen. 2Ch 9:14. Traffickers. Isa 23:8. Sellers and buyers. Isa 24:2.
Inland, by caravans Job 6:19; Isa 21:13. Maritime, by ships 2Ch 8:18; 9:21. Persons of distinction engaged in Isa 23:8. Increased the wealth of nations and individuals 2Ch 9:20-22; Pr 31:14-18; Eze 28:4,5. Carried on by
Egyptians. Ge 42:2-34. Ethiopians. Isa 45:14. Ninevites. Na 3:16. Syrians. Eze 27:16,18. People of Tarshish. Eze 27:25. People of Tyre. Eze 28:5,13,16. Jews. Eze 27:17.
Commenced after their settlement in Canaan. Ge 49:13; Jdj 5:17. Greatly extended by Solomon. 1Ki 9:26,27; 2Ch 9:21. Checked in Jehoshaphat's time. 1Ki 22:48,49.
Evil practices connected with Pr 20:14; Eze 22:13; Ho 12:7. Denunciations connected with abuses of Isa 23:11; Eze 7:12,13; 27:32-36; 28:16-18. Articles of
Brass. Eze 27:13. Corn. 1Ki 5:11; Eze 27:17. Cattle. Eze 27:21. Chests of rich apparel. Eze 27:24. Chariots. 1Ki 10:29. Clothes for chariots. Eze 27:20. Embroidery. Eze 27:16,24. Gold. 2Ch 8:18. Honey. Eze 27:17. Horses. 1Ki 10:29; Eze 27:14. Ivory. 2Ch 9:21; Eze 27:15. Iron and steel. Eze 27:12,19. Land. Ge 23:13-16; Ru 4:3. Lead. Eze 27:12. Linen. 1Ki 10:28. Oil. 1Ki 5:11; Eze 27:17. Perfumes. Song 3:6. Precious stones. Eze 27:16,22; 28:13,16. Purple. Eze 27:16. Slaves. Ge 37:28,36; De 24:7. Silver. 2Ch 9:21. Timber. 1Ki 5:6,8. Tin. Eze 27:12. White wool. Eze 27:18. Wine. 2Ch 2:15; Eze 27:18.
Communication - a Biblical Approach.
Communication
The Value of Words. Pr 20:15; 25:11-14. The Source of Words. Pr 6:12; 15:28; 16:23,24; Mt 12:34.
Do Not Talk Too Much. Pr 10:19; 13:2,3; 17:27-28; Ec 10:12-14; Col 4:6. Do Not Nag. Pr 21:19; 26:21. Do Not Meddle. Pr 26:27. Do Not Gossip. Pr 11:13; 20:19; 26:20. Do Not Brag. Pr 14:23; 27:2. Be Slow to Speak. Pr 15:28; 29:20; Jas 1:19. Be Wise in Timing. Pr 15:23; Eph 4:29. Admit Wrongs. Pr 29:23; Jas 5:16. Do Not Lie. Ps 34:13; Pr 12:19,22; 26:18,19; Eph 4:15,25. Do Not Respond in Anger. Pr 15:1; Eph 4:26. Avoid Quarrels. Pr 17:14; 20:3.
Deliver me from Lying Lips. Ps 120:3. May my Lips Offer up a Sacrifice of Praise. Heb 13:15. Let me Speak Encouragingly. Eph 4:29. Bride my Tongue. Jas 1:26.
Communion of Saints.
Is with
Saints in heaven. Heb 12:22-24. Each other. Ga 2:9; 1Jo 1:3,7.
Christ is present in Mt 18:20. In public and social worship Ps 34:3; 55:14; Ac 1:14; Heb 10:25. In the Lord's supper 1Co 10:17. In holy conversation Mal 3:16. In prayer for each other 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:18. In exhortation Col 3:16; Heb 10:25. In mutual comfort and edification 1Th 4:18; 5:11. In mutual sympathy and kindness Ro 12:15; Eph 4:32. Delight of Ps 16:3; 42:4; 133:1-3; Ro 15:32. Exhortation to Eph 4:1-3. Opposed to communion with the wicked 2Co 6:14-17; Eph 5:11. Exemplified
David. Ps 119:63. Daniel. Da 2:17,18. Apostles. Ac 1:14. The Church. Ac 2:42; 5:12. Paul. Ac 20:36-38.
Communion of the Lord's Supper.
Instituted Mt 26:26; 1Co 11:23. Object of Lu 22:19; 1Co 11:24,26. Is the communion of the body and blood of Christ 1Co 10:16. Both bread and wine are necessary to be received in Mt 26:27; 1Co 11:26. Self-examination commanded before partaking of 1Co 11:28,31. Newness of heart and life necessary to the worthy partaking of 1Co 5:7,8. Partakers of, be wholly separate to God 1Co 10:21. Was continually partaken of, by the Church Ac 2:42; 20:7. Unworthy partakers of
Discern not the Lord's body. 1Co 11:29. Are visited with judgments. 1Co 11:30.
Communion With God.
Is communion with the Son 1Co 1:9; 1Jo 1:3; Re 3:20. Is communion with the Holy Spirit 1Co 12:13; 2Co 13:14; Php 2:1. Reconciliation must precede Am 3:3. Holiness essential to 2Co 6:14-16. Promised to the obedient Joh 14:23. Saints
Have, in meditation. Ps 63:5,6. Have, in prayer. Php 4:6; Heb 4:16. Have, in the Lord's supper. 1Co 10:16. Should always enjoy. Ps 16:8; Joh 14:16-18.
Noah. Ge 6:9. Abraham. Ge 18:33. Jacob. Ge 32:24-29. Moses. Ex 33:11-23.
Compassion and Sympathy.
Exhortation to Ro 12:15; 1Pe 3:8. Exercise towards
The chastened. Isa 22:4; Jer 9:1. Enemies. Ps 35:13. The poor. Pr 19:17. The weak. 2Co 11:29; Ga 6:2. Saints. 1Co 12:25,26.
Motives to
The sense of our infirmities. Heb 5:2.
Promise to those who show Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42. Illustrated Lu 10:33; 15:20. Exemplified
Shobi, &c. 2Sa 17:27-29. Elijah. 1Ki 17:18,19. Nehemiah. Ne 1:4. Job's friends. Job 2:11. Job. Job 30:25. David. Ps 35:13,14. Jews. Joh 11:19. Paul. 1Co 9:22.
Compassion and Sympathy of Christ, The.
Manifested for the
Weak in faith. Isa 40:11; 42:3; Mt 12:20. Tempted. Heb 2:18. Afflicted. Lu 7:13; Joh 11:33,35. Diseased. Mt 14:14; Mr 1:41. Poor. Mr 8:2. Perishing sinners. Mt 9:36; Lu 19:41; Joh 3:16.
Condemnation.
Universal, caused by the offence of Adam Ro 5:12,16,18. Inseparable consequence of sin Pr 12:2; Ro 6:23. Increased by
Unbelief. Joh 3:18,19. Pride. 1Ti 3:6. Oppression. Jas 5:1-5. Hypocrisy. Mt 23:14.
The law testifies to the justice of Ro 3:19. According to men's deserts Mt 12:37; 2Co 11:15. Saints are delivered from, by Christ Joh 3:18; 5:24; Ro 8:1,33,34. Of the wicked, an example 2Pe 2:7; Jude 1:7. Chastisements are designed to rescue us from Ps 94:12,13; 1Co 11:32. Apostates ordained to Jude 1:4. Unbelievers remain under Joh 3:18,36. The law is the ministration of 2Co 3:9.
Conduct, Christian.
Fearing God Ec 12:13; 1Pe 2:17. Loving God De 6:5; Mt 22:37. Following God Eph 5:1; 1Pe 1:15,16. Obeying God Lu 1:6; 1Jo 5:3. Rejoicing in God Ps 33:1; Hab 3:18. Believing in Christ Joh 6:29; 1Jo 3:23. Loving Christ Joh 21:15; 1Pe 1:7,8. Following the example of Christ Joh 13:15; 1Pe 2:21-24. Obeying Christ Joh 14:21; 15:14. Living
To righteousness. Mic 6:8; Ro 6:18; 1Pe 2:24. Soberly, righteously, and godly. Tit 2:12.
Worthy of God. 1Th 2:12. Worthy of the Lord. Col 1:10. In the Spirit. Ga 5:25. After the Spirit. Ro 8:1. In newness of life. Ro 6:4. Worthy of vocation. Eph 4:1. As children of light. Eph 5:8.
Loving one another Joh 15:12; Ro 12:10; 1Co 13:1-13; Eph 5:2; Heb 13:1. Striving for the faith Php 1:27; Jude 1:3. Putting away all sin 1Co 5:7; Heb 12:1. Abstaining from all appearance of evil 1Th 5:22. Perfecting holiness Mt 5:48; 2Co 7:1; 2Ti 3:17. Hating defilement Jude 1:23. Following after that which is good Php 4:8; 1Th 5:15; 1Ti 6:11. Overcoming the world 1Jo 5:4,5. Adorning the gospel Mt 5:16; Tit 2:10. Showing a good example 1Ti 4:12; 1Pe 2:12; Tit 2:7. Abounding in the work of the Lord 1Co 15:58; 2Co 8:7; 1Th 4:1. Shunning the wicked Ps 1:1; 2Th 3:6. Controlling the body 1Co 9:27; Col 3:5. Subduing the temper Eph 4:26; Jas 1:19. Submitting to injuries Mt 5:39-41; 1Co 6:7. Forgiving injuries Mt 6:14; Ro 12:20. Living peaceably with all Ro 12:18; Heb 12:14. Visiting the afflicted Mt 25:36; Jas 1:27. Doing as we would be done by Mt 7:12; Lu 6:31. Sympathising with others Ga 6:2; 1Th 5:14. Honouring others Ps 15:4; Ro 12:10. Fulfilling domestic duties Eph 6:1-8; 1Pe 3:1-7. Submitting to Authorities Ro 13:1-7. Being liberal to others Ac 20:35; Ro 12:13. Being contented Php 4:11; Heb 13:5. Blessedness of maintaining Ps 1:1-3; 19:9-11; 50:23; Mt 5:3-12; Joh 15:10; 7:17.
Confessing Christ.
A test of being saints 1Jo 2:23; 4:2,3. An evidence of union with God 1Jo 4:15. Necessary to salvation Ro 10:9,10. Ensures his confessing us Mt 10:32. The fear of man prevents Joh 7:13; 12:42,43. Persecution should not prevent us from Mr 8:35; 2Ti 2:12. Must be connected with faith Ro 10:9. Consequences of not Mt 10:33. Exemplified
Peter. Joh 6:68,69; Ac 2:22-36. Man born blind. Joh 9:25,33. Martha. Joh 11:27. Peter and John. Ac 4:7-12. Apostles. Ac 5:29-32,42. Stephen. Ac 7:52,59. Paul. Ac 9:29. Timothy. 1Ti 6:12. John. Re 1:9. Church in Pergamos. Re 2:13. Martyrs. Re 20:4.
Confession of Sin.
God regards Job 33:27,28; Da 9:20-23. Exhortation to Jos 7:19; Jer 3:13; Jas 5:16. Promises to Le 26:40-42; Pr 28:13. Should be accompanied with
Prayer for forgiveness. 2Sa 24:10; Ps 25:11; 51:1; Jer 14:7-9,20. Self-abasement. Isa 64:5,6; Jer 3:25. Godly sorrow. Ps 38:18; La 1:20. Forsaking sin. Pr 28:13. Restitution. Nu 5:6,7.
Followed by pardon Ps 32:5; 1Jo 1:9. Illustrated Lu 15:21; 18:13. Exemplified
Israelites. Nu 21:6,7; 1Sa 7:6; 12:19. Saul. 1Sa 15:24. David. 2Sa 24:10. Ezra. Eze 9:6. Nehemiah. Ne 1:6,7. Levites. Ne 9:4,33,34. Job. Job 7:20. Daniel. Da 9:4. Peter. Lu 5:8. Thief. Lu 23:41.
Conscience.
Accuses of sin Ge 42:21; 2Sa 24:10; Mt 27:3; Ac 2:37. We should have the approval of Job 27:6; Ac 24:16; Ro 9:1; 14:22. The blood of Christ alone can purify Heb 9:14; 10:2-10,22. Keep the faith in purity of 1Ti 1:19; 3:9. Of saints, pure and good Heb 13:18; 1Pe 3:16,21. Submit to authority for Ro 13:5. Suffer patiently for 1Pe 2:19. Testimony of, a source of joy 2Co 1:12; 1Jo 3:21. Of others, not to be offended Ro 14:21; 1Co 10:28-32. Ministers should commend themselves to that of their people 2Co 4:2; 5:11. Of the wicked, seared 1Ti 4:2. Of the wicked, defiled Tit 1:15. Without spiritual illumination, a false guide Ac 23:1; 26:9.
Contempt.
Folly of Pr 11:12. A characteristic of the wicked Pr 18:3; Isa 5:24; 2Ti 3:3. Forbidden towards
Christ's little ones. Mt 18:10. Weak brethren. Ro 14:3. Young ministers. 1Co 16:11. Believing masters. 1Ti 6:2. The poor. Jas 2:1-3.
Pride and prosperity prompt to Ps 123:4. Ministers should give no occasion for 1Ti 4:12. Of ministers, is a despising of God Lu 10:16; 1Th 4:8. Towards the church
Often punished. Eze 28:26.
The wicked exhibit towards
Saints. Ps 119:141. Authorities. 2Pe 2:10; Jude 1:8. Parents. Pr 15:5,20. The afflicted. Job 19:18. The poor. Ps 14:6; Ec 9:16.
Exemplified
Children of Belial. 1Sa 10:27. Nabal. 1Sa 25:10,11. Michal. 2Sa 6:16. Sanballat, &c. Ne 2:19; 4:2,3. False teachers. 2Co 10:10.
Contentment.
Saints should exhibit
With appointed wages. Lu 3:14. With what things they have. Heb 13:5. With food and raiment. 1Ti 6:8.
The wicked want Isa 5:8; Ec 5:10. Exemplified
Shunammite. 2Ki 4:13. David. Ps 16:6. Agur. Pr 30:8,9. Paul. Php 4:11,12.
Conversion.
By Christ Ac 3:26; Ro 15:18. By the power of the Holy Spirit Pr 1:23. Is of grace Ac 11:21,23. Follows repentance Ac 3:19; 26:20. Is the result of faith Ac 11:21. Through the instrumentality of
Ministers. Ac 26:18; 1Th 1:9. Self-examination. Ps 119:59; La 3:40. Affliction. Ps 78:34.
To saints. Ac 15:3; Ga 1:23,24.
Commanded Job 36:10. Exhortations to Pr 1:23; Isa 31:6; 55:7; Jer 3:7; Eze 33:11. Promises connected with Ne 1:9; Isa 1:27; Jer 3:14; Eze 18:27. Pray for Ps 80:7; 85:4; Jer 31:18; La 5:21. Is accompanied by confession of sin, and prayer 1Ki 8:35. Danger of neglecting Ps 7:12; Jer 44:5,11; Eze 3:19. Duty of leading sinners to Ps 51:13. Encouragement for leading sinners to Da 12:3; Jas 5:19,20. Of Gentiles, predicted Isa 2:2; 11:10; 60:5; 66:12. Of Israel, predicted Eze 36:25-27.
Counsels and Purposes of God, The.
Are wonderful Isa 28:29. Are immutable Ps 33:11; Pr 19:21; Jer 4:28; Ro 9:11; Heb 6:17. Are sovereign Isa 40:13,14; Da 4:35. Are eternal Eph 3:11. Are faithfulness and truth Isa 25:1. None can disannul Isa 14:27. Shall be performed Isa 14:24; 46:11. The sufferings and death of Christ were according to Ac 2:23; 4:28. Saints called and save according to Ro 8:28; 2Ti 1:9. The union of all saints in Christ, is according to Eph 1:9,10. The works of God according to Eph 1:11. Should be declared by ministers Ac 20:27. Attend to Jer 49:20; 50:45. Secret not to be searched into De 29:29; Mt 24:36; Ac 1:7. The wicked Courts of Justice.
Superior court
Consisted subsequently of priests and Levites. De 17:9; Mal 2:7. Presided over by the governor or the high priest. De 17:12; Jdj 4:4,5. Held at the seat of government. De 17:8. Decided on all appeals and difficult cases. Ex 18:26; De 1:17; 17:8,9. Decisions of, conclusive. De 17:10,11.
Held at the gates. Ge 34:20; De 16:18; 21:19; Job 5:4. Judges of, appointed by the governor. Ex 18:21,25; De 1:9-15; 2Sa 15:3. All minor cases decided by. Ex 18:26; 2Sa 15:4. All transfers of property made before. Ge 23:17-20; Ru 4:1,2.
Re-established by Ezra Ezr 7:25. Sanhedrim or court of the seventy
Mentioned in the latter part of sacred history. Lu 22:66; Joh 11:47; Ac 5:27. Consisted of chief priest, &c. Mt 26:57,59. Presided over by high priest. Mt 26:62-66. Sat in high priest's palace. Mt 26:57,58.
Place of, called the hall of judgment. Joh 18:28,33; 19:9. Never interfered in any dispute about minor matters or about religion. Ac 18:14,15. Could alone award death. Joh 18:31. Never examined their own citizens by torture. Ac 22:25-29. Appeals from, made to the emperor. Ac 25:11; 26:32; 28:19.
Sometimes held in synagogues Mt 10:17; Ac 22:19; 26:11; Jas 2:2. Provided with
Officers. De 16:18; Mt 5:25. Tormentors or executioners. Mt 18:34.
Called magistrates. Lu 12:58. Rode often on white asses. Jdj 5:10. To judge righteously. Le 19:15; De 1:6. To judge without respect of persons. Ex 23:3,6; Le 19:15; De 1:17; Pr 22:22. To investigate every case. De 19:18. Not to take bribes. Ex 23:8; De 16:19. To judge as for God. 2Ch 19:6,7,9. To decide according to the law. Eze 44:24. To promote peace. Zec 8:16. Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes. Ex 18:13; Jdj 5:10; Isa 28:6; Mt 27:19. Examined the parties. Ac 24:8. Conferred together before giving judgment. Ac 5:34-40; 25:12; 26:30,31. Pronounced the judgment of the court. Mt 26:65,66; Lu 23:24; Ac 5:40.
Causes in, were opened by
An advocate. Ac 24:1.
Permitted to plead their own cause. 1Ki 3:22; Ac 24:10; 26:1. Might have advocates. Pr 31:8,9; Isa 1:17. Exhorted to confess. Jos 7:19. Examined on oath. Le 5:1; Mt 26:63. Sometimes examined by torture. Ac 22:24,29. Sometimes treated with insult. Mt 26:67; Joh 18:22,23; Ac 23:2,3. The evidence of two or more witnesses required in. De 17:6; 19:15; Joh 8:17; 2Co 13:1. Witnesses sometimes laid their hands on the criminal's head before punishment. Le 24:14.
Corruption and bribery often practised in Isa 10:1; Am 5:12; 8:6. The judgment of
Recorded in writing. Isa 10:1. Immediately executed. De 25:2; Jos 7:25; Mr 15:15-20. Witnesses first to execute. De 17:7; Ac 7:58. Allusions to. Job 5:4; Ps 127:5; Mt 5:22. Illustrative of the last judgment. Mt 19:28; Ro 14:10; 1Co 6:2.
Covenants.
Designed for
Procuring assistance in war. 1Ki 15:18,19. Mutual protection. Ge 26:28,29; 31:50-52. Establishing peace. Jos 9:15,16. Promoting commerce. 1Ki 5:6-11. Selling land. Ge 23:14-16.
Conformed by oath. Ge 21:23,31; 26:31. Witnessed. Ge 23:17,18; Ru 4:9-11. Written and sealed. Ne 9:38; 10:1.
When confirmed, unalterable Ga 3:15. Made by passing between the pieces of the divided sacrifices Ge 15:9-17; Jer 34:18,19. Salt a sign of perpetuity in Nu 18:19; 2Ch 13:5. Ratified by joining hands Pr 11:21; Eze 17:18. Followed by a feast Ge 26:30; 31:54. Presents given as tokens Ge 21:27-30; 1Sa 18:3,4. Pillars raised in token of Ge 31:45,46. Names given to places where made Ge 21:31; 31:47-49. The Jews
Frequently made with other nations. 1Ki 5:12; 2Ki 17:4. Condemned for making, with idolatrous nations. Isa 30:2-5; Ho 12:1. Regarded, as sacred. Jos 9:16-19; Ps 15:4.
Illustrative
Of God's promises to man. Ge 9:9-11; Eph 2:12. Of the united determination of a people to serve God. 2Ki 11:17; 2Ch 15:12; Ne 10:29. Of good resolutions. Job 31:1. (With death and hell,) of carnal security. Isa 28:15,18. (With stones and beasts, of the earth,) of peace and prosperity. Job 5:23; Ho 2:18.
Covenant, The.
Christ, the Mediator of Heb 8:6; 9:15; 12:24. Christ, the Messenger of Mal 3:1. Made with
Isaac. Ge 17:19,21; 26:3,4. Jacob. Ge 28:13,14; 1Ch 16:16,17. Israel. Ex 6:4; Ac 3:25. David. 2Sa 23:5; Ps 89:3,4.
Fulfilled in Christ Lu 1:68-79. Confirmed in Christ Ga 3:17. Ratified by the blood of Christ Heb 9:11-14,16-23. Is a covenant of peace Isa 54:9,10; Eze 34:25; 37:26. Is unalterable Ps 89:34; Isa 54:10; 59:21; Ga 3:17. Is everlasting Ps 111:9; Isa 55:3; 61:8; Eze 16:60-63; Heb 13:20. All saints interested in Ps 25:14; 89:29-37; Heb 8:10. The wicked have no interest in Eph 2:12. Blessings connected with Isa 56:4-7; Heb 8:10-12. God is faithful to De 7:9; 1Ki 8:23; Ne 1:5; Da 9:4. God is ever mindful of Ps 105:8; 111:5; Lu 1:72. Be mindful of 1Ch 16:15. Caution against forgetting De 4:23. Plead, in prayer Ps 74:20; Jer 14:21. Punishment for despising Heb 10:29,30.
Covetousness.
Engrosses the heart Eze 33:31; 2Pe 2:14. Is idolatry Eph 5:5; Col 3:5. Is the root of all evil 1Ti 6:10. Is never satisfied Ec 5:10; Hab 2:5. Is vanity Ps 39:6; Ec 4:8. Is inconsistent
Specially in ministers. 1Ti 3:3.
Foolish and hurtful lusts. 1Ti 6:9. Departure from the faith. 1Ti 6:10. Lying. 2Ki 5:22-25. Murder. Pr 1:18,19; Eze 22:12. Theft. Jos 7:21. Poverty. Pr 28:22. Misery. 1Ti 6:10. Domestic affliction. Pr 15:27.
Forbidden Ex 20:17. A characteristic of the wicked Ro 1:29. A characteristic of the slothful Pr 21:26. Commended by the wicked alone Ps 10:3. Hated by saints Ex 18:21; Ac 20:33. To be mortified by saints Col 3:5. Woe denounced against Isa 5:8; Hab 2:9. Punishment of Job 20:15; Isa 57:17; Jer 22:17-19; Mic 2:2,3. Excludes from heaven 1Co 6:10; Eph 5:5. Beware of Lu 12:15. Avoid those guilty of 1Co 5:11. Pray against Ps 119:36. Reward of those who hate Pr 28:16. Shall abound in the last days 2Ti 3:2; 2Pe 2:1-3. Exemplified
Achan. Jos 7:21. Eli's sons. 1Sa 2:12-14. Samuel's sons. 1Sa 8:3. Saul. 1Sa 15:9,19. Ahab. 1Ki 21:2-4. Gehazi. 2Ki 5:20-24. Nobles of the Jews. Ne 5:7; Isa 1:23. Jewish people. Isa 56:11; Jer 6:13. Babylon. Jer 51:13. Young man. Mt 19:22. Judas. Mt 26:14,15; Joh 12:6. Pharisees. Lu 16:14. Ananias &c. Ac 5:1-10. Felix. Ac 24:26. Balaam. 2Pe 2:15; Jude 1:11.
Creation.
Effected
By Christ. Joh 1:3,10; Col 1:16. By the Holy Spirit. Job 26:13; Ps 104:30. By the command of God. Ps 33:9; Heb 11:3. In the beginning. Ge 1:1; Mt 24:21. In six normal days. Ex 20:11; 31:17. According to God's purpose. Ps 135:6. For God's pleasure. Pr 16:4; Re 4:11. For Christ. Col 1:16.
Order of
Second day, making the firmament or atmosphere, and separating the waters. Ge 1:6-8. Third day, separating the land from the water, and making it fruitful. Ge 1:9-13. Fourth day, placing the sun, moon, and stars to give light, &c. Ge 1:14-19. Fifth day, making birds, insects, and fishes. Ge 1:20-23. Sixth day, making beasts of the earth, and man. Ge 1:24,28.
Approved of by God Ge 1:31. A subject of joy to angels Job 38:7. Exhibits
The power of God. Isa 40:26,28; Ro 1:20. The glory and handiwork of God. Ps 19:1. The wisdom of God. Ps 104:24; 136:5. The goodness of God. Ps 33:5. God as the sole object of worship. Isa 45:16,18; Ac 17:24,27.
God to be praised for Ne 9:6; Ps 146:5,6. Leads to confidence Ps 124:8; 146:5,6. Insignificance of man seen from Ps 8:3,4; Isa 40:12,17. Groans because of sin Ro 8:22. Illustrative of
Daily renewal of saints. Ps 51:10; Eph 4:24. Renewal of the earth. Isa 65:17; 2Pe 3:11,13.
Creditors.
Might demand
Security of others. Pr 6:1; 22:26. Mortgages on property. Ne 5:3. Bills or promissory notes. Lu 16:6,7.
Prohibited from
Violently selecting pledges. De 24:10. Exacting usury from brethren. Ex 22:25; Le 25:36,37. Exacting debts from brethren during sabbatical year. De 15:2,3.
Sometimes entirely remitted debts Ne 5:10-12; Mt 18:27; Lu 7:42. Often cruel in exacting debts Ne 5:7-9; Job 24:3-9; Mt 18:28-30. Often exacted debts
By selling the debtor's property. Mt 18:25. By selling the debtor's family. 2Ki 4:1; Job 24:9; Mt 18:25. By imprisonment. Mt 5:25,26; 18:34. From the sureties. Pr 11:15; 22:26,27.
Illustrative of
The demands of the law. Ga 5:3.
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