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Acrostic
A poetic form in which the first letters of the words that begin each
verse or section are in alphabetical order. (Ps 119)
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).
Baal
The chief male Canaanite god, or the idol representation.
The name means "lord" or "master", and he was an attractive temptation
to the Israelites, since he was thought to control fertility and the
weather, keys to large families and productive agriculture.
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).
Believer
Refers to a person who, not merely intellectually accepts certain facts
about Jesus, but trusts and relies
on Him for their
salvation, and surrenders to his Lordship.
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".