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Names of God
The Old Testament uses several names for God. Read about the significance of the different names and what this implies about God’s character. Of the many words used to name God in the Bible, the following are especially important. The most common is the general noun Elohim, usually translated as "God" when it refers to the God of Israel, or…
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Messiah
At the time of the New Testament Jews were anxiously awaiting the coming of the Messiah, or Anointed One. Find out why the Gospels use this title for Jesus. The Hebrew word “Messiah” means “anointed one,” and is usually translated in the Contemporary English Version as “chosen one.” Anointing is the practice of pouring oil on the head of a…
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Martyrdom
The Greek word for martyr means “witness.” In the New Testament martyrs were individuals were those who bore witness to the life, death and work of Jesus. Two words, “martyr” and “witness,” are translated from the same Greek word, martys. The earliest meaning for the word is probably “witness.” In the Bible, a witness is one who tells about what…
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Making Promises (Vows)
Scripture is full of promises that people make to God and that God makes to people. Find out what some of these promises are and how they apply to our everyday lives. Vows are spoken promises made to God, and are often made in response to help received from God. A person making a vow can offer a thing, an…
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Sin
How does the Bible define sin? How do sinful human beings relate to God? Read more to find out. Sin is pictured in Genesis as beginning with Adam and Eve, who disobeyed God by eating fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen 3:9). The Jewish Scriptures, which Christians call the Old Testament, describe sin in…
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Second Coming
In the New Testament, Jesus promises that he will return. Read more about the context of the second coming and what it will mean for believers. This term is used to refer to the future time Christ will return to judge people and establish God’s kingdom. The term, “second coming,” is not found in the New Testament, but Jesus says…
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