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Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not!
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and they were scandaliz'd at him. but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family.
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Religious » General references to
the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his family, as well as many of the Corinthians, who heard Paul, and were baptized.
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and as the divine assistance accompany'd them, a great number of persons believed and became converts.
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then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
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Upon which the people asked him, what then shall we do?
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Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, for that testimony which the woman gave him, "he told me all that ever I did."
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the people attended with great unanimity, hearing his discourses, and observing the miracles he wrought.
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and all that dwelt at Lydda, and Saron, saw him, and became converts to the Lord.
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when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.
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many that believed came to confess, and give an account of their past actions.
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Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Religious » Dues of » Food of
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
as soon as the chief priests and officers saw him, they cried out, "crucify him, crucify him." Pilate said to them, take him yourselves, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
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the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.
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but the chief priests incited the people to demand, that he would rather release Barabbas.
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but the chief priests and senators persuaded the people to demand Barabbas, and put to death Jesus.
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Religious » Heal persecution of » Divinely appointed
Therefore, having by the divine favour such a ministry, I exert myself:
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of this I was made a minister, according to the gracious gift God bestowed on me, by the effectual operation of his influence:
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provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
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who also hath enabled me to be a minister of the new covenant, not of the literal sense, but of the spiritual meaning: it is the letter that denounces death, but the spirit gives life.
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For this I was establish'd the herald, the apostle, and doctor of the Gentiles. this has drawn upon me the evils I suffer.
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I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,
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Now this is all owing to God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath made us the ministers of this reconciliation;
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Religious » Support of unfaithful » Affliction of
for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God.
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preaching the kingdom of God, and instructing them in all things relating to the Lord Jesus Christ, with the utmost freedom, without being molested.
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as for the disciples, they went and preached the gospel in all parts: the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming their doctrine by the miracles that accompany'd it.
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At that time appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
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Then I saw another angel fly in the mid-heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those that dwell on the earth, to every nation, tribe, province, and people, crying with a loud voice,
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by which he went with guardian spirits to preach to
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And Jesus went about all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing diseases and disorders of every kind.
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accordingly they departed, and travell'd thro' the towns, preaching the gospel, and performing cures every where.
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and being come, he preached the glad tidings of peace to YOU who were afar off, and to US that were nigh.
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Religious » Elders » Governmental
Religious » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » False teachers, warnings against
As there were false prophets among the people of Israel, there will likewise be false doctors among you, who by introducing pernicious sects, and by renouncing the Lord, who bought them, will bring upon themselves swift destruction.
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If any one deviate from this doctrine, not adhering to the wholesome instructions of our Lord Jesus Christ, the true doctrine of piety,
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broach'd by hypocrititical impostors, whose consciences are cauteriz'd,
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pretending to be doctors of the law, tho' they neither understand what they advance, nor upon what it is founded.
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for the time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but get teachers of their own corrupt taste, to sooth their ears that itch for flattery:
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who ought to be curb'd, who pervert whole families, teaching things which they ought not, for sordid lucre.
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whoever therefore shall break any commandment, tho' of the least importance, and shall teach men so to do, shall not have the least admittance into the kingdom of the Messias: but whoever shall do and teach them, he shall be great in the kingdom of the Messias.
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but in vain they worship me, teaching for doctrines the institutions of men."
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Religious » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
he sent out his servants to call those that were invited to the wedding: but they would not come.
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the angel replied, I am Gabriel, who attend in the presence of God, and am sent to communicate to you this agreeable message.
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There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
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Religious » Support of » Unfaithful ministers, general references to
it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.
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Religious » priests » Should be holy
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Idols put away
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
being displeas'd that they taught the people, and maintain'd the resurrection from the dead in the person of Jesus.
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Philip being arrived at Samaria, preached Christ to them.
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then Philip enter'd upon the subject, and show'd how the whole passage was applicable to Jesus.
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Immediately he maintained in the synagogues, that Jesus was the son of God.
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this was what he communicated to the children of Israel, proclaiming salvation by Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all mankind.
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explaining them, and setting it to view, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that Jesus, whom he denounc'd to them, was that very Messiah.
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we preach Christ crucified, an obstacle to the Jews indeed, and to the Gentiles foolishness: but to those who believe,
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for we preach not our selves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, professing our selves your servants for his sake.
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Religious » Support of » Self-support as practised by paul
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
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for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
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you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
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that we did not eat any man's bread for nothing: but with toil and fatigue work'd night and day to avoid being chargeable to any of you:
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After this, Paul staid two whole years in a house he had hired, and gave access to all that visited him,
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but I have not made use of these advantages. neither have I writ this to obtain such maintenance: for I had rather die for want, than be deprived of such matter of glorying.
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Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Religious » priests » General references to
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged
Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.
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what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house.
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and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
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to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.
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Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.
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then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.
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go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life.
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Religious » priests » Laws in regard to
Religious » Support of » In the Christian church
for the scripture says, "thou shalt not muzzle the ox, when he treads the corn." and, "the labourer is worthy of his reward."
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nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staves: for the workman deserves his maintenance.
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even so has the Lord ordained, that they who preach the gospel, should live by the gospel.
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Let him that is instructed in the word freely communicate his good things to him that teaches him.
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however, you acted generously in assisting me in my necessity:
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Religious » Support of unfaithful » As shepherds to feed the flock
be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
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Jesus said to him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved at his asking him the third time, "do you love me?" and he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, feed my sheep.
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to exhort you to feed the flock of God, which is among you: to take care of it, voluntarily, without reluctance, not from any view to sordid gain, but out of real affection;
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Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Now there were several prophets and teachers in the church of Antioch, as Barnabas, Simeon surnam'd Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
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which God has placed in the church, first apostles, next prophets, then teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, assistants, governours, interpreters of languages.
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It is he then that made some, apostles: some, prophets: some, evangelists: and others, pastors, and teachers:
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About that time some prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch:
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of the prophets let but two or three speak by turns, and let the others deliberate.
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Religious » Support of unfaithful » As teachers of the word
teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.
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a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
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let them not treat their christian masters, on pretence of being their brethren, with less respect: but be the more obsequious, because they are believers, and deserve to be belov'd, for the kind provision they make for them. let this be the subject of your instructions, and exhortation.
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These things recommend and teach.
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with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth.
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Religious » Responsibility of » Select reading
Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.
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by the one my preaching is taken as a deadly poison, to the other it is a reviving potion. and who is so sufficient for such a commission?
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My brethren, don't affect many of you to be doctors, considering, that those of us who are such, shall be tried with the greater severity.
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Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » The temple cleansed
Then Jesus entered into the temple of God, drove out all those that sold and bought in the temple, overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the stalls of those that sold doves,
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upon which he made a whip of small cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with their sheep, and oxen; and threw about the changers money, and over-set the tables; and said to the dove-sellers,
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Religious » Dues of » High priests
the high priest only enter'd, and that but once every year, when he carried the blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people.
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Wherefore Christ himself did not assume the character of an high priest; but it was confirm'd by him that said, "thou art my son, to-day have I begotten thee."
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Religious » FALSE » Schools of
Religious » Apostles » Call of to special work
as he passed along, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus, sitting at the custom-house, and said to him, follow me. accordingly he arose and followed him.
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(for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
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and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the people he had hired, and went after him.
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when it was day, he called his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom he stiled missionarys: Simon,
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The day following Jesus having a mind to go into Galilee, met with Philip, and said to him, follow me.
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but the Lord said to me, "be gone, for I will send you far hence, even to the Gentiles."
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Religious » Elders » Jewish
And they that had apprehended Jesus, led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the Scribes and the senators were assembled.
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why do your disciples violate the tradition of our ancestors, in not washing their hands when they eat bread?
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When he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the magistrates came to him as he was teaching, and said, by what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
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Early in the morning the chief priests, the rulers, and Scribes, even the whole council, after having deliberated together, caus'd Jesus to be bound, then led him away and deliver'd him to Pilate.
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this the high-priest and the senate know too well: from them I receiv'd my warrant directed to the Jews of Damascus, where I went, to bring the converts there in chains to Jerusalem, in order to be punished.
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Religious » Support of unfaithful » Spiritual watchmen
Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.
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Religious » FALSE » Incognito
Religious » Solemn charges given » Paul to timothy
I conjure you before God, before our Lord Jesus Christ, and his chosen angels, to observe these rules without prepossession and partiality.
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I enjoin you, before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who made a glorious confession before Pontius Pilate;
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I conjure you in the name of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is to judge the living and the dead, at his appearance in his kingdom,
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Religious » Apostles » Names of
When they were arrived there, they went up into an upper room, where Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zelot, and Judas the brother of James used to resort,
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Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; the first is Simon, who is called Peter, then Andrew his brother,
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(to whom he gave the name of Peter) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
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these were Simon, whom he sirnam'd Peter, James the son of Zebedee,
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Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Manasseh
Religious » Solemn charges given » Moses to joshua
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Prey upon the flock instead of feeding it
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Iddo
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Shemaiah
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoshaphat
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » hezekiah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » moses
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Obed
Religious » Solemn charges given » Jehoshaphat to leaders of judah
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Insentiate and pleasure-loving
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Nehemiah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Hananiah
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Asa
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Lead the sheep astray
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Scatter the flock
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoiada
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehu
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elijah before king ahab
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Micaiah before king ahab
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elijah before king ahab
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Zechariah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Ahijah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Elisha
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Daniel
When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, mention'd by Daniel the prophet, stand about the holy place, (let him that readeth,
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Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » David
so that this saying of the prophet was fulfilled, "I will talk in parables, I will utter what has been kept secret from the foundation of the world."
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Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Eldad
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Medad
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Gad
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Josiah
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
so they called them in, and commanded them not to speak or teach upon any account, in the name of Jesus. but Peter and John made answer, do you yourselves judge, whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God. for we cannot avoid publishing what we have seen and heard.
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » John the baptist before herod
for John had said to him, it is not lawful for thee to have her.
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Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Peter and john before the sanhedrin
so they called them in, and commanded them not to speak or teach upon any account, in the name of Jesus. but Peter and John made answer, do you yourselves judge, whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God. for we cannot avoid publishing what we have seen and heard.
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » John the baptist before herod
for John had said to him, it is not lawful for thee to have her.
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Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Elisha before king jehoram
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Jeremiah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Micaiah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Abraham
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Isaiah
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Nathan
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » balaam
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Religious » Solemn charges given » Christ to the disciples
Jesus made these twelve his missionaries, and gave them these instructions, don't go any where among the Gentiles, nor enter into any city of the Samaritans.
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Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Ezekiel
Religious » Solemn charges given » David to solomon
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Hirelings forsake the sheep
but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock.
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Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
after we had been there several days, a prophet arriv'd from Judea, one Agabus, who made us a visit.
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Religious » Solemn charges given » Paul to the ephesian elders
be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
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Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » -ezra
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Stephen before the council
stubborn people, whose hearts and ears like the uncircumcised, are always averse to the holy spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
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Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Stephen before the council
stubborn people, whose hearts and ears like the uncircumcised, are always averse to the holy spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
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Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » John the baptist
I declare unto you, among the whole race of mankind, there is not a prophet, who is superiour to John the Baptist: yet he that is most inferiour in the kingdom of the Messiah, is greater than he.
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Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
Then Zacharias his father, inspired by the holy spirit, vented his divine enthusiasm in these words.
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