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Themes in Mark 9

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Themes in Mark 9

Mark 9:1 (show verse)

"In solemn truth I tell you," he said, "there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God, come with 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)

Six days later Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and brought them by themselves up a high mountain apart from the rest.

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)

Here in their presence he was transfigured; and his clothes also became glistering with a radiant whiteness, such as no bleaching on earth could give.

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)

Moreover there appeared to them Elijah, with Moses; 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)

"Master," said Peter, addressing Jesus, "it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three tents one for you, 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 did not know what to say, they were so awestruck.)

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)

Then there came a cloud overshadowing them; and there came a voice out of the cloud. "This is my Son, my beloved. Listen to 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 as they looked around, they saw no one any more beside them, but Jesus alone.

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

Mark 9:9 (show verse)

As they came down the mountain he strictly forbade them to narrate to any one what they had seen, until after the Son of man had risen 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)

This order they faithfully kept, questioning among themselves what "rising again from the dead" meant.

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)

So they asked him, "How is it that the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?"

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

Mark 9:12 (show verse)

"Elijah does indeed first come," he said, "and restores all things, But how is it written about the Son of Man, that he will endure great suffering, and be rejected?

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

Mark 9:13 (show verse)

"Elijah indeed has already come," he added, "and they have done to him whatever they pleased, even as it is written of 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)

When they rejoined the disciples they saw a great crowd surrounding them, and some Scribes 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)

As soon as they saw him, all the people were astounded and ran up to greet him.

Mark 9:16 (show verse)

He asked them, "What are you discussing with them?"

Mark 9:17 (show verse)

"Master," answered one of the crowd, "I brought my son to you; he has a dumb spirit in him;

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 dashes him down; he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and is wasting away. I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not."

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)

"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? How long must I be patient with 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)

So they brought the boy to him, and when he saw Jesus, the spirit at once convulsed him, and he fell to the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth.

Mark 9:21 (show verse)

Then Jesus asked the father, "How long has he been like this?"

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)

"From childhood," he answered; "and often it has thrown him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, take pity on us and help 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)

Jesus said to him. "'If you can'! All things can be for one 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)

The boy's father with a cry said instantly. "I do believe; help 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 came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit. "You dumb and deaf spirit," he said, "come out of him, I command you, and never enter him again."

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)

So with a loud shriek it came out, after throwing the boy into convulsion after convulsion. The boy looked like a corpse, so that most of them 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 Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he stood up.

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)

When Jesus had gone into the house, his disciples asked him in private, "Why could not we 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)

"This kind can only be cast out by prayer," he replied.

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)

Jesus and his disciples, after leaving that place, passed through Galilee; but he was unwilling that any one should know it,

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

for he was explaining to his disciples that the Son of man was to be betrayed into the hands of men, and that they would put him to death, but that after he had been put to death, he would rise again after three days,

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 his words, and were afraid to ask him the meaning.

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

Mark 9:33 (show verse)

Then they came to Capernaum; and when he got into the house he asked them, "What were you discussing on the road?"

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 road they were disputing together which one was greatest.

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)

So he sat down and called the Twelve, and said to them, "If any one wishes to be first, he must be last of all, and the servant 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)

Then Jesus took a little child, set it among them, and folding it in his arms, he said,

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 in my name receives one such little child, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not 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)

"Master," said John, "we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he did 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)

"Do not try to stop him," Jesus answered, "for there is no one who performs a miracle in my name who can soon 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)

He who is not against us is for us.

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 gives you even a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, in solemn truth I tell you, that he shall certainly 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 if any one shall cause one of these little ones who believe on me to stumble, it would be better for him if he were thrown out into the sea with a great millstone about his neck.

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)

"If your hand cause you to stumble, cut it off! It is better to be maimed and to enter into life than to have two hands and go away into hell, into the fire that cannot be put out.

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)

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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)

If your foot cause you to stumble, cut it off! It is better to enter into the life a cripple, than to have two feet and be cast into hell.

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 by fire every one will be salted;

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)

salt is excellent, but if the salt has lost its savor, what will you use to restore its saltness? Then have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

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