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believe / believed / believethConsider, think, judge, trust, accept, faith, belief, hope, conviction, confidence; DTP These words explain what the nature of a disciple's heart should be and how he should view things and to think about how he should live and walk with God Almighty here on earth.believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him Gen 15:6May believe that the LORD God of their fathers Ex 4:5ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice. Deut 9:23that did not believe in the LORD their God. 2 Kin 17:14because they believed not in God Ps 78:22I believed, therefore I spoke Ps 116:10Teach me ... for I have believed thy commandments. Ps 119:66believe me, and understand that I am he Isa 43:10believe that I am able to do this Matt 9:28ye shall ask in prayer believing Matt 21:22that all men through him might believe John 1:7forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him John 2:11whosoever believeth in him should not perish John 3:16he that believeth on him is not condemned... believeth not is John 3:18he that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life John 3:36doest thou believe on the Son of God John 9:35he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live John 11:25be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me John 14:1howbeit many of the which heard the word believed Acts 4:4Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, Acts 16:31salvation to every one that believeth Rom 1:16if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord Rom 4:24we believe that we shall also live with him: Rom 6:8shalt believe in thine heart that God Rom 10:9with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, Rom 15:13even we have believed in Jesus Christ, Gal 2:16the promise ... might be given to them that believe Gal 3:22of His power toward us who believe Eph 1:19for if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, 1 Thes 4:14believe on Him to everlasting life 1 Tim 1:16for I know whom I have believed and am 2 Tim 1:12of them that believe to the saving of the soul Heb 10:39Abraham believed God James 2:23That we should believe on the name of 1 John 3:23whosoever believeth that Jesus is Lord 1 John 5:1He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: 1 John 5:10
belovedA term that expresses the deep compassion that God has for His Children. It gives the idea that one is both beside and in the very heart of God. DTP It represents the kind of relationship that disciples should have one toward another: equal, in unity, full of compassion and mercy.beloved of the LORD Deut 33:12that thy beloved may be delivered Ps 60:5this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased Matt 1:17I will send my beloved Son Luke 20:13in Rome beloved of God Rom 1:7Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, Rom 12:19accepted in the beloved Eph 1:6fast in the Lord my dearly beloved Phil 4:1elect, holy and beloved Col 3:12Beloved, now are we the sons of God, 1 John 3:2Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; 1 John 4:7
belt of truthA band for encircling the waist; one part of the full armour of God. DTP The disciple is to clothe himself before he goes into any spiritual warfare; something he should pray for each day. The belt of truth is to cover his loins so that whatever he produces will be spoken and done in truth.with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, Eph 6:14 NIV
Bema judgment seatThis is a throne where a ruler will pronounce judgment. DTP This is the place where believers will receive their final judgment, where their service for Christ will be evaluated for the purpose of rewards. The disciple has been justified and made righteous through Christ's shed blood on the cross.we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ Rom 14:10for we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ 2 Cor 5:10
benedictionBlessing, approval, sanction; a pronouncement of a divine blessing over others, either written or spoken. Examples are Gen 1:28; Heb 13:20-21.
benefitsThe pouring out of God's great love and mercy toward us. We receive on the basis of His great gift of grace, something that we could not get through our own works of righteousness. DTP These benefits come from the very depths of the heart of God to us, His beloved. They are deep acts of kindness and compassion, blessings that should fill our hearts and mouths with praise and worship toward our God.Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits Ps 68:19forget not all His benefits Ps 103:2partakers of the benefits 1 Tim 6:2
benevolenceKindness, compassion, generosity, goodwill; the desire to do good to others, acts of kindness.render unto the wife due benevolence 1 Cor 7:3
Berean peoplePaul and Silas had a mission trip to Berea and many became disciples of Christ; Paul commends them because they had received the Word and searched the Scriptures daily. They wanted to know the truth concerning Jesus Christ. Acts 17:10-11 DTP We as disciples also need to be committed to searching the scripture as individuals and groups of believers making sure that which is being preached and taught lines up with the Word of God. It is key that we do this so we do not fall into error or deception.
beseech / besoughtA deep request from the heart of man to God. Calling out from the deepest parts of one being, a longing to connect with God almighty; a desire to communicate at a place where the hearts of the two touch each other in fellowship and understanding. Wanting to come into the very presence of God, desiring to see Him face to face. DTP For the disciple, it is compelling one to draw closer to God and to each other in Christ Jesus. James teaches that as we draw near to God, He will draw nigh to us (James 4:8).I beseech thee, show me thy glory Ex 33:18I humbly beseech thee that I may find 2 Sam 16:4in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, 2 Chr 33:12I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven Neh 1:5Esther ... fell down ... and besought him with tears Esth 8:3O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul Ps 116:4save now, I beseech thee O LORD Ps 118:25beseech God that he will be gracious unto us Mal 1:9I beseech thee, look upon my son Luke 9:38I beseech you brethren, by the Rom 12:1beseech you that ye walk worthy of the Lord Eph 4:1but we beseech you, brethren, that ye 1 Thes 4:10I beseech you, brethren, suffer the Heb 13:22I beseech you ... abstain from fleshly lusts 1 Pet 2:11
BethlehemName means "house of bread"; also known as the city of David or the city of shepherds; Rachel was buried there (Gen 35:19); the city of Boaz (Ruth 2:4); the city of Joseph (Luke 2:4); birthplace of Jesus (Mic 5:2; Luke 2:5-6); the city where Herod slays the children (Matt 2:16).the same is Bethlehem Gen 48:7the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem 1 Sam 16:4of the water of the well of Bethlehem 1 Chr 11:17now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem Matt 2:1city of David, which is called Bethlehem Luke 2:4of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem John 7:42
betray / betrayedDeliver up, to give over to an enemy, violate the confidence, disclose a secret, ensnare, entrap; Jesus shared with the disciples at the Lord's supper that one of them would betray Him (Matt 26:21, 23)be come to betray me to mine enemies 1 Chr 12:17the Son of man shall be betrayed into Matt 17:22shall betray one another, and shall Matt 24:10and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified Matt 26:2you, that one of you shall betray me Matt 26:21man by whom the Son of man is betrayed Mark 14:21ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and Luke 21:16Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him John 13:2in which he was betrayed took bread 1 Cor 11:23
betrothPledge in marriage, engaged to marry, Joseph was betrothed to Mary (espoused Matt 1:18) the church is betrothed to Christ (2 Cor 11:2). It is a commitment made between man and women to keep themselves pure until they are married. DTP The disciple is to remain clean and pure before Christ. We are pledged to Christ to be married to Him as His bride at the marriage supper of the Lamb. Rev 19:7.thou shalt betroth a wife and another Deut 28:30I will betroth thee unto me for ever Hos 2:19I will even betroth thee unto me in Hos 2:20
betterThe word "better" is best understood by using the word comparison. DTP The disciple is striving to better himself in Christ Jesus. Not just to meet the standard, but living well above the standard. One who is going the second mile. A disciple who is motivated by love and desires to give to Him their best. It is going above the normal standard to something higher and of more worth to our God.better for us to serve Ex 14:12behold, to obey is better than sacrifice 1 Sam 15:22because thy loving-kindness is better than life Ps 63:3please the Lord better Ps 69:31it is better to trust in the LORD than to put Ps 118:8how much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Prov 16:16two are better than one Eccl 4:9much more are ye better than the fowls Luke 12:24which is far better Phil 1:23esteem others better than themselves Phil 2:3being made so much better Heb 1:4for it is better if the will of God 1 Pet 3:17
bewareThe idea of this word is to keep our wits about ourselves. To be looking all around discerning what is of the Lord and what is deception from our enemy. The word means to be careful, be curious, look out, watch out, take heed and think twice before committing to something. The enemy never announces his coming but strikes when we least expect it. DTP The Word encourages us to get a deeper understanding of who we are in Christ and as servants of the Lord how we can defeat the enemies of Christ. We need to keep our spiritual eyes open, watching to see were the enemy is, and from where he will next attack.beware of him and obey his voice Ex 23:21then beware lest thou forget the LORD Deut 6:12now therefore beware, I pray thee and Judg 13:4beware of false prophets, which come Matt 7:15but beware of men: for they will deliver you up Matt 10:17beware of the leaven of the Pharisees Matt 16:6beware of the scribes, which love to Mark 12:38beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the Phil 3:2beware lest any man spoil you through Col 2:8beware ye also. being led away 2 Pet 3:17
BibleMeans Holy Script (Scripture), Word of God. The Bible is made up of 66 books from the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures; the word Bible comes from the Greek word biblia which means books. (See Scripture or Old and New Testaments). DTP For the disciple it is the infallible Word of God given or breathed forth by God to man who, in turn, wrote these things down so that we could understand and come to know God better.
Bible paraphrasesExplanation by amplifying, free wording, conveys a sense of the original but not necessarily a word for word translation; this is where the Scriptures have been summarized or translated more by overall thought than by specific words.
Bible translationA rendering, interpretation, deciphering, changing words and ideas from one language into another; translation means that the words of the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures have been translated from the original meaning into another language. As of October 2019 the full Bible has been translated into 698 languages, and 2,686 languages have at least some portion of the Bible.
Biblical TheologyThe study of God, through the teachings of the Bible; theology is developed through the study of the complete Bible. We learn about who God is through the 66 books of the Bible plus from Church fathers who have clarified our understanding of the Bible.
bind / boundTo tie up or fasten tightly together, to restrain, to fix or join strongly one thing to another. DTP Man can be bound by physical ropes or chains but one can also be bound by our emotions and by our spirits. Our words and actions can bind us to a way of life that is not of God. Satan desires to bind us in all ways, so that we will not be free to serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus has given us authority to bind and loosen things here on earth and in heaven so that through His name we can be overcomers for His glory. In being bound to Christ and His Word, we have true freedom.swear an oath to bind his soul Num 30:2thou shalt bind them for a sign upon Duet 6:8thou shalt bind this line of scarlet Josh 2:18they bound him with two new cords Judg 15:13the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Ps 147:3mercy and truth ... bind them about thy neck Prov 3:3Bind them continually upon thine heart, Prov 6:21he hath sent me to bind up the Isa 61:1of the prison to them that are bound Isa 61:1whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth Matt 16:19on earth shall be bound in heaven Matt 18:18of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound Luke 13:16this way unto the death, binding Acts 22:4is bound by the law to her husband so Rom 7:2but we are bound to give thanks always 2 Thes 2:13but the Word of God is not bound 2 Tim 2:9
birthThe starting of life, a new beginning, delivery, to go into labour, childbirth.The birth of Jesus Christ was on the wise Matt 1:18And many shall rejoice at his birth Luke 1:14Of whom I travail in birth again until Gal 4:19Travailing in birth. Rev 12:2
birthrightOften the firstborn received double the heritage of the other sons; one's birthright was considered sacred; this birthright was often given by the father to the children in his old age. DTP Because of what Christ did on the cross we too can through salvation be "birthed" into the family of God. As children of the Father we have many rights and privileges. The Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance Ephesians 1:14. (Read the story of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32)and he sold his birthright Gen 25:33the firstborn according to his birthright Gen 43:33but the birthright was Joseph's 1 Chr 5:2for one morsel of meat sold his birthright Heb 12:16
bishopOverseer, elder; church leader, often a pastor to pastors, or an overseer of many churches in a district; Paul gave them a list of standards that they should live by.which are at Philippi, with the bishops Phil 1:1if a man desire the office of a bishop 1 Tim 3:1If a man desire the office of a bishop, 1 Tim 3:1-2for a bishop must be blameless, as the Tit 1:7the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 1 Pet 2:25
bitterA negative taste to the eating; sour, tart, vinegary, pungent or harsh. DTP This word can also represent a negative result to our thinking and to our heart. A feeling that overcomes our mind and heart causing one to be depressed or anxious.their lives bitter with hard bondage Ex 1:14shall enter into her, and become bitter Num 5:24and life unto the bitter in soul Job 3:20shoot their arrows, even bitter words Ps 64:3bitterness of heart and bitter wailing. Eze 27:31wives, and be not bitter against them Col 3:19but if ye have bitter envying and James 3:14
bitter herbsThis mixture of plants was used as part of the Passover ceremony commemorating the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt; symbolically it is to be used as a reminder of the suffering that the Jews underwent in Egypt (Ex 1:14).with bitter herbs they shall eat it Ex 12:8with unleavened bread and bitter herbs Num 9:11
bitternessResentment, anger, animosity, hostility, sourness; a negative feeling and / or emotion that grows, causing a person to look at things or people in a very negative way; hard to bear, painful, (root of bitterness) Heb 12:15, can express itself in extreme anger towards others. DTP The disciple needs to continually be aware that he does not allow bitterness to take root within their heart, because this can be very destructive in one's life.and she was in bitterness of soul 1 Sam 1:10will complain in the bitterness of my soul Job 7:11the heart knoweth his own bitterness Prov 14:10all my years in the bitterness of my soul Isa 38:15weep for thee with bitterness of heart Ezek 27:31that thou art in the gall of bitterness Acts 8:23mouth is full of cursing and bitterness Rom 3:14let all bitterness and wrath and anger Eph 4:31lest any root of bitterness springing up Heb 12:15