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Bible Dictionaries
Holman Bible Dictionary
Search Results: "1peter
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1 Peter
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-first book of the New Testament. Authorship The book was written from Rome (called Babylon in 1 Peter 5:13 for an unknown reason)
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-first book of the New Testament. Authorship The book was written from Rome (called Babylon in 1 Peter 5:13 for an unknown reason)
2 Peter
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-second book of the New Testament. Authorship The book claims to be written by the apostle Peter, but it was questioned in ancient
(pee' tuhr) Twenty-second book of the New Testament. Authorship The book claims to be written by the apostle Peter, but it was questioned in ancient
Asia
(ayshuh) in the New Testament refers to a Roman province on the west of Asia Minor whose capital was Ephesus. The Roman province of Asia comprised generally
(ayshuh) in the New Testament refers to a Roman province on the west of Asia Minor whose capital was Ephesus. The Roman province of Asia comprised generally
Bible, Texts and Versions
The preservation and transmission of the Bible from the time that it was written until the present involves two areas of study. The study of the process
The preservation and transmission of the Bible from the time that it was written until the present involves two areas of study. The study of the process
Bithynia
(bihtheen' ihuh) A district in northern Asia Minor that Paul's missionary company desired to enter with the gospel (Acts 16:7 ). The Holy Spirit prevented
(bihtheen' ihuh) A district in northern Asia Minor that Paul's missionary company desired to enter with the gospel (Acts 16:7 ). The Holy Spirit prevented
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
Foreknowledge
Awareness and anticipation of events before they occur. The words “foreknowledge” and “foreknow” are rarely used in the Bible,
Awareness and anticipation of events before they occur. The words “foreknowledge” and “foreknow” are rarely used in the Bible,
Future Hope
The expectation of individuals after their death and of the world when God brings present world affairs to an end. The English word “hope”
The expectation of individuals after their death and of the world when God brings present world affairs to an end. The English word “hope”
Grace
Undeserved acceptance and love received from another, especially the characteristic attitude of God in providing salvation for sinners. For Christians,
Undeserved acceptance and love received from another, especially the characteristic attitude of God in providing salvation for sinners. For Christians,
Hebrews
(hee' brewss) Nineteenth book of the New Testament, calling for faithfulness to Jesus, the perfect fulfillment of Old Testament institutions and hope.
(hee' brewss) Nineteenth book of the New Testament, calling for faithfulness to Jesus, the perfect fulfillment of Old Testament institutions and hope.
Messiah
(meh ssi' uh) Transliteration of Hebrew word meaning, “anointed one” that was translated into Greek as Christos . See Christ, Christology
(meh ssi' uh) Transliteration of Hebrew word meaning, “anointed one” that was translated into Greek as Christos . See Christ, Christology
Persecution in the Bible
Harassment and suffering which people and institutions inflict upon others for being different in their faith, world view, culture, or race. Persecution
Harassment and suffering which people and institutions inflict upon others for being different in their faith, world view, culture, or race. Persecution
Predestination
God's work in ordaining salvation for people without their prior knowledge. Biblical Materials The English noun, predestination , does not occur in
God's work in ordaining salvation for people without their prior knowledge. Biblical Materials The English noun, predestination , does not occur in
Silas, Silvanus
(ssi' luhss, ssihl vay' nuhss) Apparently, the Greek and Latin form of same name, possibly derived from Aramaic or Hebrew name Saul. Leader in the early
(ssi' luhss, ssihl vay' nuhss) Apparently, the Greek and Latin form of same name, possibly derived from Aramaic or Hebrew name Saul. Leader in the early
Spirits in Prison
A much discussed phrase in 1 Peter 3:19 . Christ went and preached to the spirits in prison “who in former times did not obey, when God waited
A much discussed phrase in 1 Peter 3:19 . Christ went and preached to the spirits in prison “who in former times did not obey, when God waited
Vengeance
The English word vengeance is a principal translation of several Hebrew words related to the stem nqm and of ekdikeo (and cognates) in the Septuagint
The English word vengeance is a principal translation of several Hebrew words related to the stem nqm and of ekdikeo (and cognates) in the Septuagint
