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Bible Dictionaries
Holman Bible Dictionary
Search Results: "1thessalonians
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1 Thessalonians
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) Thessalonica was the largest city in first century Macedonia and the capital of the province. It was a free city. See Acts
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) Thessalonica was the largest city in first century Macedonia and the capital of the province. It was a free city. See Acts
2 Thessalonians
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) This letter claims to have been written by Paul (2 Thessalonians 1:1 ), and the style, the language, and the theology
(thehss ssuh loh' nih uhnss) This letter claims to have been written by Paul (2 Thessalonians 1:1 ), and the style, the language, and the theology
Exhortation
Argument (Acts 2:40 ) or advice intended to incite hearers to action. The ability to exhort or encourage to action is a spiritual gift (Romans 12:8 )
Argument (Acts 2:40 ) or advice intended to incite hearers to action. The ability to exhort or encourage to action is a spiritual gift (Romans 12:8 )
Letter Form and Function
Letters may be divided into three parts: the opening, body, and close. Each part has typical conventions and its own basic function. The basic function
Letters may be divided into three parts: the opening, body, and close. Each part has typical conventions and its own basic function. The basic function
Preaching in the Bible
Human presentation through the Holy Spirit's power of God's acts of salvation through Jesus Christ. This proclamation of God's revelation functions as
Human presentation through the Holy Spirit's power of God's acts of salvation through Jesus Christ. This proclamation of God's revelation functions as
Sober
characterized by self-control, seriousness, and sound moral judgment (1thessalonians 5:6,1 thessalonians 5:8 ; 1timothy 3:2,1 timothy 3:11 ; titus 1:8 ; titus 2:2 ,titus 2:2,2:6 ; 1 peter 1:13 ; 1 peter 5:8 ). the kjv employed sober to mean in one's right mind at 2 corinthians 5:13 .
characterized by self-control, seriousness, and sound moral judgment (1thessalonians 5:6,1 thessalonians 5:8 ; 1timothy 3:2,1 timothy 3:11 ; titus 1:8 ; titus 2:2 ,titus 2:2,2:6 ; 1 peter 1:13 ; 1 peter 5:8 ). the kjv employed sober to mean in one's right mind at 2 corinthians 5:13 .
Thessalonica
(thehss ssuh loh ni' cuh) The name of modern Thessaloniki, given to the city about 315 B.C. by Cassander, a general of Alexander the Great. He founded
(thehss ssuh loh ni' cuh) The name of modern Thessaloniki, given to the city about 315 B.C. by Cassander, a general of Alexander the Great. He founded
Timothy
(tihm' oh thee) Personal name meaning, “honoring God.” Friend and trusted coworker of Paul. When Timothy was a child, his mother Eunice and
(tihm' oh thee) Personal name meaning, “honoring God.” Friend and trusted coworker of Paul. When Timothy was a child, his mother Eunice and
Wrath, Wrath of God
The emotional response to perceived wrong and injustice, often translated “anger,” “indignation,” “vexation,” and
The emotional response to perceived wrong and injustice, often translated “anger,” “indignation,” “vexation,” and
