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Early Christian Dictionary
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I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. Psalm 101:3 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife... Read More
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Eternal rewards and punishments
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 5:28-29 And, behold, I come quickly; and my ... Read More
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Eucharist
I. Meaning of the Eucharist II. How the Eucharist was celebrated I. Meaning of the Eucharist (Top) The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we, though many, are one bread and one b... Read More
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Evangelism
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Colossians ... Read More
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Excommunication
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? Do not ye judge them that a... Read More
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Exorcism
For numberless demoniacs throughout the whole world, and in your city, many of our Christian men exorcising them in the name of Jesus Christ, who was crucified under Pontius Pilate, have healed and do heal, rendering helpless and driving the possessing devils out of the men, though they could not be... Read More
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Faith
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believe... Read More
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Fall of man
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amo... Read More
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Fasting
Prayer is good with fasting and alms and righteousness. A little with righteousness is better than much with unrighteousness. It is better to give alms than to lay up gold: For alms doth deliver from death, and shall purge away all sin. Those that exercise alms and righteousness shall be filled with... Read More
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Fear of God
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 And the spirit of the LORD will be caused to... Read More
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Food
I. Temperance vs. Gluttony II. Abstaining from meats (Mosaic Law) I. Temperance vs. Gluttony (Top) Let all your things be done with charity. 1 Corinthians 16:14 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end i... Read More
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Free-will and predestination
I. Free will of men and Angels II. The elect III. Predestination and foreknowledge of God IV. Synergism I. Free will of men and Angels (Top) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labor: yet what I shall choose I wot not. Philippians 1:21... Read More
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another ... Read More
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God
I. Attributes of God II. Love of God III. Name of God I. Attributes of God (Top) And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. Isaiah 11:5 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth i... Read More
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Gods, pagan
But, yielding to unreasoning passion, and to the instigation of evil demons, you punish us without consideration or judgment. For the truth shall be spoken; since of old these evil demons, effecting apparitions of themselves, both defiled women and corrupted boys, and showed such fearful sights to m... Read More
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Grace
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Titus 2:11-12 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:... Read More
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Happiness of man
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.Matt. 16:24 He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. John 12:25 For this cause is a man unable to attai... Read More
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Headcovering
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her... Read More
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Heresies
It is interesting to take note of the how doctrines and practices of the early heretical groups so closely resemble the doctrines and teachings found in today’s modern churches. I. THE GNOSTICS 1. Introduction 2. Basic Gnostic doctrines II. THE DOCTRINES AND PRACTICES OF LEADING GNOSTIC TEACHERS 1. ... Read More
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Hermeneutics
Those who have never investigated concerning the truth, nor enquired concerning the deity, but have merely believed, and have been mixed up in business affairs and riches and heathen friendships, and many other affairs of this world - as many, I say, as devote themselves to these things, comprehend ... Read More
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Early Christian Dictionary (AD 30 - AD300)
Read freely text sermons and articles from Early Christian Dictionary in text and pdf format. The purpose of any dictionary is to define words and terms. By making use of close to 2,000 quotes from more than 30 different early church writers over a time span of three centuries dating before the time of Constantine, The Early Christian Dictionary lets the early Christians redefine some of the more important Bible concepts. After some investigation, you will probably find their understanding of scripture to be radically different than your own. You may find answers to many questions you�ve always had. The scriptures may come alive to you as you learn to walk in new light.Or you may decide not to put any reliance on their definitions at all. Even so you must remember that every time you pick up your bible you still rely on the Early Christian writers. That�s because they decided what books to include or not include in the New Testament canon that you use. And after all, if you find you have a serious conflict with the writings of men like Polycarp, you still have to grapple with the fact the these men were favored by both the Lord and the Apostles, and proven faithful even unto death. These are not new truths challenging your old ideas, these are old truths challenging your new ideas.