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Themes in Mark 9

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Themes in Mark 9

Mark 9:1 (show verse)

And he said to them, Truly I say to you, there are some of those who have stood here, who will, no, not taste of death until they see the kingdom of God come in power.

God » Kingdom of » Coming with power
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (near caesarea philippi)
Kingdom » Coming with power
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power

Mark 9:2 (show verse)

And after six days Jesus takes Peter and James and John, and leads them up onto a high mountain alone, in private. And he was transfigured before them,

Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Christ » Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Christ Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
of the disciples Inner circle » At the transfiguration
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the transfiguration of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Mountains » Scenes of great events » Hermon or tabor, Christ was transfigured
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration

Mark 9:3 (show verse)

and his garments became glistening, exceedingly white, as snow, such as no fuller on earth is able to whiten.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Fullers
Arts of the » Fuller
Christ » Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Christ Glorified » Seen at the transfiguration
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration

Mark 9:4 (show verse)

And Elijah with Moses appeared to them, and they were talking with Jesus.

Elijah » Appears to jesus at his transfiguration
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Life » Christ » Continuous
moses » Present with jesus on the mount of transfiguration
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration

Mark 9:5 (show verse)

And having responded, Peter says to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. And we could make three tabernacles: one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Rabbi » Rv,
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Mark 9:6 (show verse)

For he knew not what he would say, for they were frightened.

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Mark 9:7 (show verse)

And a cloud developed overshadowing them. And a voice came out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son. Hear ye him.

Hearing » Hearing the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

Mark 9:8 (show verse)

And suddenly having looked around, they saw no man anymore, but only Jesus with themselves.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon

Mark 9:9 (show verse)

And as they were coming down from the mountain, he commanded them that they should tell no man what they saw, except when the Son of man will rise from the dead.

Christ » Reproves » Resurrection of
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Foretold by himself

Mark 9:10 (show verse)

And they kept the saying to themselves, discussing what is the rising from the dead.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
Mountain » Is transfigured upon
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » At first did not understand the predictions respecting

Mark 9:11 (show verse)

And they questioned him, saying, The scholars say that Elijah must first come.

Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured

Mark 9:12 (show verse)

And having answered, he said to them, Elijah indeed comes first and restores all. And how it is written for the Son of man, that he would suffer many things and be rejected.

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured

Mark 9:13 (show verse)

But I say to you, that Elijah has also come, and they did to him as much as they wanted, just as it is written for him.

Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Is transfigured
John » Reproves herod antipas on account of his incest; herod imprisons him, and beheads him
John » The testimony of jesus concerning (see below, jesus discourses upon)

Mark 9:14 (show verse)

And when they came to the disciples he saw a great multitude around them, and scholars disputing with them.

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:15 (show verse)

And straightaway all the multitude, having noticed him, were startled. And running near they greeted him.

Mark 9:16 (show verse)

And he questioned the scholars, What are ye disputing with them?

Mark 9:17 (show verse)

And having answered, one from the multitude said, Teacher, I brought my son to thee, who has a mute spirit.

Bringing men to jesus » Those whom the church fails to help
Demons » The epileptic boy
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Man » Extremity of examples of » The father of the demoniac
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The father of the demoniac

Mark 9:18 (show verse)

And wherever it seizes him, it tears him, and he foams, and gnashes his teeth, and becomes limp. And I spoke to thy disciples that they might cast it out, and they were not able.

Bringing men to jesus » Those whom the church fails to help
Demons » The epileptic boy
Demons » Disciples could not expel
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Man » Extremity of examples of » The father of the demoniac
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Powerlessness » Of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Unbelief rendered the apostles helpless to contend with satanic forces
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The father of the demoniac
human Weakness » Powerlessness of men, often due to sin and unbelief » Unbelief rendered the apostles helpless to contend with satanic forces

Mark 9:19 (show verse)

And having answered him, he says, O faithless generation, how long will I be with you? How long will I endure you? Bring him to me.

Bringing men to jesus » Those whom the church fails to help
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:20 (show verse)

And they brought him to him. And when he saw him, straightaway the spirit convulsed him. And having fallen on the ground, he wallowed, foaming.

Mark 9:21 (show verse)

And he questioned his father, How much time is it since this has happened to him? And he said, From childhood.

Demons » The epileptic boy
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Chronic
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:22 (show verse)

And it often casts him both into the fire and into the waters so that it might destroy him. But if thou can do anything, help us, having compassion toward us.

Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons
Unrealized power » To cast out demons

Mark 9:23 (show verse)

And Jesus said to him, If thou are able to believe, all things are possible to him who believes.

Believers » Promises to » Unlimited blessings
Blessings » According to faith
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Blessings according to
Faith » All difficulties overcome by
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Faith's blessing » Blessings according to
God's Promises » To believers » Unlimited blessings
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed

Mark 9:24 (show verse)

And straightaway the father of the child having cried out, he said with tears, I believe. Lord, help thou my unbelief.

Afflictions, Prayer During » For increase of faith
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Family » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Home » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Love » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Love » Paternal » Jairus
Love » Fathers » Jairus
Miracles » Faith required in » Those for whom they were performed
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Faith required in those for whom they were performed
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Father of the demoniac
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Tears » Of solicitude over sinners » Of disappointment and grief
Unbelief » Pray for help against

Mark 9:25 (show verse)

And when Jesus saw that a crowd was running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, Thou mute and deaf spirit, I command thee to come out of him, and enter into him no more.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Deafness » Natural
Deafness » Miraculous cure of
Demons » The epileptic boy
Disease » Healed » The dumb healed
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
disease Healed » The dumb healed
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:26 (show verse)

And having cried out, and having convulsed him much, it came out. And he became as if dead, so as for many to said that he was dead.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Christ » Miracles of » Lunatic child
Demons » The epileptic boy
mute) Dumb (deafness » Miraculous healing of, by jesus
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Miracles » Of Christ » Lunatic child

Mark 9:27 (show verse)

But having taken him by the hand, Jesus lifted him up, and he arose.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The demoniac's, by jesus
Demons » The epileptic boy
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
divine Hand » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus
hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus
intercession » Additional instances of » Parents, for their epileptic son
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The demoniac's, by jesus
Right » Hand taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:28 (show verse)

And when he came into the house, his disciples questioned him privately, We were not able to cast it out.

Demons » Disciples could not expel
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy
Telling jesus » Failures

Mark 9:29 (show verse)

And he said to them, This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting.

Demons » Disciples could not expel
Faith » Trial of » The disciples » Inability » Cast out » Evil spirit
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The epileptic boy healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac (near caesarea philippi)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals the epileptic boy

Mark 9:30 (show verse)

And having departed from there, they passed through Galilee, and he did not want that any man would know it.

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Mark 9:31 (show verse)

For he taught his disciples, and said to them, The Son of man is delivered up into the hands of men, and they will kill him. And after being killed, he will rise the third day.

Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Mark 9:32 (show verse)

But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to question him.

Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his own death and resurrection (in galilee)

Mark 9:33 (show verse)

And he came to Capernaum. And having become in the house he questioned them, What were ye deliberating among yourselves on the way?

required Expression » Expression required by Christ » Subject uppermost in the minds of the disciples
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God

Mark 9:34 (show verse)

But they were silent, for on the way they discussed among each other, who is greater.

Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God
Strife » Instances of » Disciples, over who could be the greatest

Mark 9:35 (show verse)

And having sat down, he called the twelve, and he says to them, If any man wants to be first, he will be last of all, and helper of all.

Gain through loss » Humility leads to exaltation
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be least in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be least in the kingdom of God
Position » Who shall be last
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Servants » Who shall be servant of all

Mark 9:36 (show verse)

And having taken a child, he set it in the midst of them. And after embracing it, he said to them,

Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ

Mark 9:37 (show verse)

Whoever may receive one of such children in my name, receives me, and whoever may receive me, does not receive me, but him who sent me.

Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Christ » Received » Receiving Christ
Christ and children » Commands reception of
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commands reception of
Fellowship » With God
Jesus and children » Commands reception of
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ

Mark 9:38 (show verse)

And John answered him, saying, Teacher, we saw a certain man, who does not follow us, casting out demons in thy name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow us.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Demons » Cast out » By the disciples
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » James and john
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the intolerance of his disciples
John » The apostle » Intolerance of
John, beloved disciple » Facts concerning » Intolerant
Name » What can be accomplished in the name of the lord
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Toleration » Religions

Mark 9:39 (show verse)

But Jesus said, Forbid him not, for there is no man who will do a mighty work in my name, and will be able quickly to speak evil of me.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » James and john
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the intolerance of his disciples
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » By other disciples
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Toleration » Religions

Mark 9:40 (show verse)

For he who is not against you is for you.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of john in forbidding the casting out of demons by one who did not follow jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
No » Neutrality
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Toleration » Religions

Mark 9:41 (show verse)

For whoever may give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye are of Christ, truly I say to you, he will, no, not lose his reward.

Catholicity » Inculcated
Charity » Those that are charitable
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Opposition » Who does not oppose to the lord
Water » -of feet -of hands » For drinking
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers

Mark 9:42 (show verse)

And whoever may cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it is good for him instead, if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Millstone » Probably used in executions by drowning
Offence » Denunciation against those who cause
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ

Mark 9:43 (show verse)

And if thy hand may cause thee to stumble, cut it off. It is good for thee to enter into life maimed, than having thy two hands to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire,

Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hand » Figurative
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Mortifying sinful lusts
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Mark 9:44 (show verse)

where their worm does not perish, and the fire is not quenched.

eternal Death » Described as » The worm that dies not
Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked
Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Punishment of the The Wicked » Accompanied by remorse
Worm » Figurative » Of remorse

Mark 9:45 (show verse)

And if thy foot may cause thee to stumble, cut it off. It is good for thee to enter into life crippled, than having thy two feet to be cast into hell, into the unquenchable fire

Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Hell » Avoiding hell
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Loss » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Irreparable loss suffered by the impenitent
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Worm » Figurative » Of remorse

Mark 9:49 (show verse)

For every man will be salted with fire, and every sacrifice will be salted with salt material.

Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Offerings » Must be » Salted
Sacrifices » Were salted with salt
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » All animal sacrifices were required to be seasoned with
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction

Mark 9:50 (show verse)

The salt material is good, but if the salt material becomes saltless, by what will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace among each other.

Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Good » Influence » Preserving
Influence » Good » Preserving
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Nation » Peace of
Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
Peace » Living peaceably
Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » The church, like salt, saves by contact
Salt » If salt loses its savor
Salt » Figurative » Of the saving efficacy of the ekklesia of Christ
Salt » Illustrative » (without savor,) of graceless professors
Salt » Lost its savor when exposed to the air
Salt » Illustrative » Of grace in the heart
Salt » Characterized as good and useful
Christians as The salt » The church, like salt, saves by contact