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Adoption
God's reception of a sinner at
salvation into His family with all rights of inheritance in heaven
(Gal 4:3-7, Eph 1:5, Rom 8:14-17,23)
Apostle
The word apostle means "messenger" or "One sent forth", who
represents and bears the message of the sender (Jesus). The
qualifications included (1) seeing the Lord Jesus and having personal
knowledge of His ministry and resurrection (John 15:26-27, Acts
1:21-22, 22:14-15, 1Cor 9:1); (2) being called by
Christ (Lk 6:13,
Gal 1:1); (3) empowered to work miracles (Mk 16:20, Acts 2:43,
5:12-16); and (4) being infallibly inspired in their writings and
public speaking (Jn 14:26, 16:13, 1Th 2:13, 2Pe 1:21).
Atonement
The act
performed by Jesus that makes possible our
salvation and
reconciliation with
God (Rom 5:11). Many folks think of
"at-one-ment", that is, being at one with God. The sacrificial
system instituted in Leviticus foreshadowed the real, one time for all,
atonement for our sins by Jesus on the cross (man can't atone for
himself due to his sin nature).
Baptism
An
immersion or sprinkling of water which identifies a believer with
Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. The act itself
doesn't save us, but is a very important
sacrament done in the name of
the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:19).
Benevolence
Attribute of God referring to His
goodness, love, mercy and compassion toward his Creation (Rom 8:28).
Sometimes called "Omnibenevolence" from Latin omnis "all", and
benovolentia "good will".