Sermons & Devotionals by Dictionary of Theology

A title used for a Roman emperor from about 30 B.C. to 70 A.D., derived from the line of Julian. There were several Caesars: Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius I, and Nero. The word then became the title to designate the Ruler of the Roman Empire. References to Caesar in the Bible can be found in Matt. 22... consulte Mais informação

Calvary is the site of the crucifixion of Jesus. The word derives from the translation of word calvaria in the Latin Vulgate. Calvary was known in the New Testament as Golgotha which means "Place of the Skull" (Matt. 27:33). It was located outside the city of Jerusalem.... consulte Mais informação

A system of Christian interpretation initiated by John Calvin. It emphasizes predestination and salvation. The five points of Calvinism were developed in response to the Arminian position (See Arminianism). Calvinism teaches: 1) Total depravity: that man is touched by sin in all parts of his being: ... consulte Mais informação

This is another word for scripture. The Canon consists of the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New. The Canon is closed which means there is no more revelation to become Scripture.... consulte Mais informação

The death penalty. The execution of a prisoner for a capital crime. In the Bible, capital punishment was the punishment for murder (Num. 35:16), adultery (Lev. 20:10), incest (Lev. 20:11), bestiality (Lev. 20:15), homosexuality (Num. 18:22), etc.... consulte Mais informação

In Catholicism, the seven causes of all sin: pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, sloth... consulte Mais informação

Universal, the entire Christian Church. Often applied to the Roman Catholic Church. Actually, the word simply means universal.... consulte Mais informação

The relationship between cause and effect. The principle that all events have sufficient causes... consulte Mais informação

In Yoga, an alleged focal point of energy in the human body with its own frequency. It is a Hindu term. Supposedly, there are seven chakras located in the head, throat, chest, abdomen, groin, etc. Chakras are often utilized in New Age practices.... consulte Mais informação

A new age practice where a person goes into an altered state of consciousness and allows another spirit or entity to enter him/her in order to communicate to us. According to New Age teaching, this spirit or entity can be from another dimension, the spirit realm, or from another part of the galaxy o... consulte Mais informação

The special spiritual gifts given to the church. They are for edifying and building up the church. They are mentioned in Rom. 12, 1 Cor. 12, and 1 Cor. 14: Word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, distinguishing of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues.... consulte Mais informação

An archaic English form of the Greek word "agape" which means love. The King James Version translated the Greek word for love as "charity." See 1 Cor. 13:8-13 in the KJV for examples of this.... consulte Mais informação

A type of angel usually involved in sacred work before God. They are generally described as winged creatures with feet and hands. The word(s) occurs over 90 times in the Old Testament and once in the New Testament at Heb. 9:5, "And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; bu... consulte Mais informação

Also known as millennialism. The belief that there is a future 1000 year reign of Christ where perfect peace will reign and the Lord Jesus will be King on earth.... consulte Mais informação

Christ is a title. It is the N.T. equivalent of the O.T. term "messiah" and means "anointed one." It is applied to Jesus as the anointed one who delivers from sin. Jesus alone is the Christ. As the Christ He has three offices: Prophet, Priest, and King. As Prophet He is the mouthpiece of God (Matt. ... consulte Mais informação

The word "Christian" comes from the Greek word christianos which is derived from the word christos, or Christ, which means "anointed one." A Christian, then, is someone who is a follower of Christ. The first use of the word "Christian" in the Bible is found in Acts 11:26, "And the disciples were cal... consulte Mais informação

The study of Christ (Jesus) as revealed in the Bible. Some of the issues studied are: 1) His deity, 2) His incarnation, 3) His offices (See Christ), 4) His sacrifice, 5) His resurrection, 6) His teaching, 7) His relation to God and man, and 8) His return to earth.... consulte Mais informação

The word is used in two senses: the visible and the invisible church. The visible church consists of all the people that claim to be Christians and go to church. The invisible church is the actual body of Christians; those who are truly saved. The true church of God is not an organization on earth c... consulte Mais informação

An operation (note the shedding of blood) that entered one into the covenant in O.T. times. It was instituted by God (Gen. 17:10-14) and performed on the eighth day after birth (Luke 1:59). It was a sign of the covenant God made with Abraham (Gen. 17:12; Rom. 4:11). In the N.T. the physical operatio... consulte Mais informação

Six cities that were designated by Moses at the command of God as locations to which Israelites could flee in order to be safe from retribution of other Israelites for offenses committed against others. Num. 35:9-16 gives a description of their purpose. In that culture the responsibility of retribut... consulte Mais informação