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Bible Dictionaries
Holman Bible Dictionary
Search Results: "1corinthians
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1 Corinthians
First Corinthians is a practical letter. Paul dealt with problems concerning the church as a whole and also with personal problems. The letter is relevant
First Corinthians is a practical letter. Paul dealt with problems concerning the church as a whole and also with personal problems. The letter is relevant
2 Corinthians
After writing 1Corinthians, Paul continued his ministry at Ephesus. This ministry was so successful that “they which dwell in Asia heard the word
After writing 1Corinthians, Paul continued his ministry at Ephesus. This ministry was so successful that “they which dwell in Asia heard the word
Achaicus
(uh chay' ih cuhss) Personal name of messenger who came to Paul from Corinth before he wrote 1Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16:17 ). His presence with
(uh chay' ih cuhss) Personal name of messenger who came to Paul from Corinth before he wrote 1Corinthians (1 Corinthians 16:17 ). His presence with
Apollos
(ay pahl' lahss), meaning “destroyer,” names an Alexandrian Jew who came to Ephesus following Paul's first visit and was taught Christian
(ay pahl' lahss), meaning “destroyer,” names an Alexandrian Jew who came to Ephesus following Paul's first visit and was taught Christian
Celibacy
Abstention by vow from marriage. The practice of abstaining from marriage may be alluded to twice in the New Testament. Jesus said that some have made
Abstention by vow from marriage. The practice of abstaining from marriage may be alluded to twice in the New Testament. Jesus said that some have made
Conscience
refers in general to that human moral awareness that judges an action right or wrong. Although the word “conscience” does appear in the
refers in general to that human moral awareness that judges an action right or wrong. Although the word “conscience” does appear in the
Cross, Crucifixion
The method the Romans used to execute Jesus Christ. The most painful and degrading form of capital punishment in the ancient world, the cross became
The method the Romans used to execute Jesus Christ. The most painful and degrading form of capital punishment in the ancient world, the cross became
Edification
Literally “building up,” it approximates encouragement and consolation (1 Corinthians 14:3 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ), though with
Literally “building up,” it approximates encouragement and consolation (1 Corinthians 14:3 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ), though with
Ephesus
(ehf' uh ssuhss) One of the largest and most impressive cities in the ancient world, a political, religious, and commercial center in Asia Minor. Associated
(ehf' uh ssuhss) One of the largest and most impressive cities in the ancient world, a political, religious, and commercial center in Asia Minor. Associated
Eschatology
The teaching concerning the last things in world history. The Greek word eschatos means “last” or “final.” Accordingly, eschatology
The teaching concerning the last things in world history. The Greek word eschatos means “last” or “final.” Accordingly, eschatology
Firstfruits
The choice examples of a crop harvested first and dedicated to God. In accordance with Mosaic law, individual Israelites brought to the house of the
The choice examples of a crop harvested first and dedicated to God. In accordance with Mosaic law, individual Israelites brought to the house of the
Food Offered to Idols
A cause of controversy in the early church centering on what Christians were permitted to eat. “Food offered to idols” is a translation
A cause of controversy in the early church centering on what Christians were permitted to eat. “Food offered to idols” is a translation
Forerunner
The Greek term prodromos (one who runs ahead) occurs only once in the New Testament ( Hebrews 6:20 ) where it serves as a designation for Christ. In
The Greek term prodromos (one who runs ahead) occurs only once in the New Testament ( Hebrews 6:20 ) where it serves as a designation for Christ. In
Fortunatus
(fohr tyoo' na tihss) latin personal name meaning, “happy.” christian whose presence with paul as he wrote 1corinthians pleased and renewed paul (1 corinthians 16:7 ). fortunatus was apparently a member of the church at corinth and brought paul news from the church.
(fohr tyoo' na tihss) latin personal name meaning, “happy.” christian whose presence with paul as he wrote 1corinthians pleased and renewed paul (1 corinthians 16:7 ). fortunatus was apparently a member of the church at corinth and brought paul news from the church.
Fulfill
The verb fulfill is used in three senses that merit special attention: an ethical sense of observing or meeting requirements; a prophetic sense of corresponding
The verb fulfill is used in three senses that merit special attention: an ethical sense of observing or meeting requirements; a prophetic sense of corresponding
Help, Helps
In addition to the usual sense of assistance, the KJV used helps in two technical senses: for equipment used to secure a ship in storm (Acts 27:17 )
In addition to the usual sense of assistance, the KJV used helps in two technical senses: for equipment used to secure a ship in storm (Acts 27:17 )
History
The events which have already occurred and filled time for individuals and for political entities and provided meaning for life. The central importance
The events which have already occurred and filled time for individuals and for political entities and provided meaning for life. The central importance
Hope
Trustful expectation, particularly with reference to the fulfillment of God's promises. Biblical hope is the anticipation of a favorable outcome under
Trustful expectation, particularly with reference to the fulfillment of God's promises. Biblical hope is the anticipation of a favorable outcome under
Humanity
The characteristics which unite all persons despite their many individual differences and constitute them as God's “image.” The pages of
The characteristics which unite all persons despite their many individual differences and constitute them as God's “image.” The pages of
Incest
Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related for normal marriage. The twofold theological rationale for the prohibition of incestuous unions
Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related for normal marriage. The twofold theological rationale for the prohibition of incestuous unions
