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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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Spiritual Gifts
What are the spiritual gifts? How are they supposed to help the church? Learn more about the types of spiritual gifts and their role in the church. The Greek word charisma is most often translated as “spiritual gifts” in 1 Corinthians 12:1 and elsewhere in the New Testament. It emphasizes the kindness and generosity of God in giving special abilities…
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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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The Servant Songs in Isaiah
Many Jewish people thought the Messiah would return as a victorious king. However, four passages in Isaiah discuss a servant who will bring Israel back to God.Four passages in Isaiah are often identified as "the Servant Songs" because they focus on the call and work of "the Lord's servant" (or "God's servant"): 42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-9; and 52:13—53:12. These songs (or…
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