charge / chargedTo be blamed or accused of doing or saying something. A personal or formal accusation that can be made against someone. If found guilty, personal revenge or legal actions may be taken against the perpetrator. A charge can also mean a direct command given to someone ... an important responsibility, for example.obey my voice, and kept my charge, Gen 26:5have I not charged the young men that Ruth 2:9charged the messenger, saying, When 2 Sam 11:19charged him to build a house for the LORD God 1 Chr 22:6charged me to build him a house 2 Chr 36:23 (Ezra 1:2)his angels charge over thee, Ps 91:11 (Matt 4:6; Luke 4:10)Then charged he his disciples that they Matt 16:20he charged them straightly that no man Mark 5:43cried ... Lord lay not this sin to their charge. Acts 7:60lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? Rom 8:33comforted and charged every one of you, as 1 Thes 2:11charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 1 Tim 1:3I charge thee before God, and the Lord 1 Tim 5:21I give the charge in the sight of God, 1 Tim 6:13Charge them that are rich in this 1 Tim 6:17I charge thee therefore before God, and 2 Tim 4:1
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chariotA two wheel horse-drawn cart often used in a time of war; a way of transportation.And Joseph made ready his chariot, Gen 46:29The chariots of God are twenty thousand, Ps 68:17he saw a chariot with a couple of Isa 21:7sitting in his chariot read Esaias the Acts 8:28near, and join thyself to this chariot. Acts 8:29of chariots of many horses running to Rev 9:9
charityAid, contribution, gifts, donations, help, assistance; the idea of giving to others from a heart of love. DTP Disciples are to be loving, giving people; they use God's gracious gifts to them to assist and serve others.knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 1 Cor 8:1men and of angels and have not charity, I Cor 13:1faith, hope, charity, ... the greatest of these is charity. 1 Cor 13:13Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, 1 Cor 14:1Let all your things be done with charity. 1 Cor 16:14above all these things put on charity, Col 3:14commandment is charity out of a pure heart, 1 Tim 1:5aged men be sober ... sound in faith, in charity, Tit 2:2have fervent charity among yourselves; 1 Pet 4:8for charity shall cover the multitude 1 Pet 4:8Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. 1 Pet 5:14kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 2 Pet 1:7borne witness of thy charity before the church: 3 John 1:6I know thy works, and charity, Rev 2:19
chastisementReprimand, discipline, punishment, rebuke, scolding; can be applied physically or verbally. DTP Christ took upon Himself our chastisement. We need to remember to give thanks daily for what Christ Jesus has done for us in giving us freedom and life here on earth.seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, Deut 11:2the chastisement of our peace was upon him; Isa 53:5But if ye be without chastisement, whereof Heb 12:8
cherub / cherubimsThese are heavenly creatures that have four faces and four wings (Ezek 10:14, 21). The four faces were 1) the Cherub, 2) a man, 3) a lion and 4) an eagle. These are real, and are portrayed on the Ark of the Covenant. They also stood guard over the Garden of Eden (Gen 3:24).the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, Gen 3:24the cherubims on the two ends thereof. Ex 25:19seat shall the faces of the cherubims Ex 25:20cubits the other wing of the cherub: 1 Kin 6:24And he rode upon a cherub and did fly: Ps 18:10he sitteth between the cherubims; Ps 99:1coals of fire from between the cherubims, Ezek 10:2the sound of the cherubims' wings was Ezek 10:5over it the cherubims of glory shadowing Heb 9:5
chiefOne who is in authority, a ruler over others, a noble or prince. DTP Christ is our chief and leader. He is the head of the church and we need to surrender daily to His will for our lives. Our lives need to line up to His divine purpose both for ourselves and for the church.assembled ... the chief of the fathers 1 Kin 8:1 (2 Chr 5:2)My beloved is ... the chiefest among ten thousand. Song 5:10whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Matt 20:27 (Mark 10:44; Luke 22:26)through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. Luke 11:15Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, Luke 19:2Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Eph 2:20came ... to save sinners: of who I am chief. 1 Tim 1:15Lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect 1 Pet 2:6when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall 1 Pet 5:4
chief priest / priestsThese were men of the priestly families and for many centuries they were the head leaders in their communities. Some became high priests and were well trained in the law; they often attacked Jesus concerning His teaching and lifestyle.the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: 1 Chr 27:5Amariah the chief priest is over you 2 Chr 19:11he had gathered all the chief priests Matt 2:4be betrayed unto the chief priests Matt 20:18chief priest and elders ... took counsel Matt 27:1also the chief priests mocking him, with Matt 27:41reported all that the chief priests Acts 4:23and commission from the chief priests. Acts 26:12
child / childrenYoungster, adolescent, offspring. DTP When one puts their faith in Jesus Christ we become Christ's children.the child grew and was weaned: Gen 21:8are the names of the children of Israel, Ex 1:1visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the Ex 20:5 (34:7; Num 14:18; Deut 5:9)shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ex 20:22and that they may teach their children. Deut 4:10thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, Deut 6:7let your children know ... Israel came over this Josh 4:22the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from Judg 13:5For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given 1 Sam 1:27children, hearken unto me: I will teach you Ps 34:11fear him and his righteousness unto children's children; Ps 103:17children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit Ps 127:3Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, Prov 4:1Train up a child in the way he should go: Prov 22:6Withhold not correction from the child: Prov 23:13For unto us a child is born, unto us Isa 9:6together: and a little child shall lead them. Isa 11:6all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; Isa 54:13Tell ye your children ... and let your children tell their children, Joel 1:3heart of the fathers to the children, Mal 4:6 (Luke 1:17)she was found with child of the Holy Ghost Matt 1:18a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring Matt 1:23to give good gifts unto your children, Matt 7:11 (Luke 11:13)the children shall rise up against their Matt 10:21 (Mark 13:12)the good seed are the children of the kingdom; Matt 13:38Jesus called a little child Matt 18:2 (Mark 9:36; Luke 9:47)converted, and become as little children, Matt 18:3children ... to come unto me: Matt 19:14 (Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16)receive one of such children in my name, Mark 9:37the kingdom of God as a little child, Mark 10:15 (Luke 18:17)day came to circumcise the child; Luke 1:59the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; Luke 2:43children of this world ... wiser than the children of light. Luke 16:8the light, that ye may be the children of light. John 12:36the promise is unto you and to your children, Acts 2:39with our spirit, that we are the children of God; Rom 8:16shall they be called the children of the living God. Rom 9:26I was a child, I spake as a child, 1 Cor 13:11I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Cor 13:11us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ Eph 1:5be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried Eph 4:14are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: Eph 5:8Children, obey your parents in the Lord: Eph 6:1 (Col 3:20)fathers, provoke not your children to Eph 6:4 (Col 3:21)are all the children of light, ... children of the day: 1 Thes 5:5a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures 2 Tim 3:15As obedient children, not fashioning 1 Pet 1:14little children, these things write I unto you, 1 John 2:1twelve tribes of the children of Israel: Rev 21:12
children of GodOffspring. DTP When one becomes a believer or disciple of Christ, one becomes a child of God; we are joint heirs with Jesus; we become part of His family.all of you are children of the most High. Ps 82:6they shall be called the children of God. Matt 5:9glorious liberty of the children of God. Rom 8:21For ye are all the children of God by Gal 3:26In this the children of God are manifest, 1 John 3:10we know that we love the children of God, I John 5:2
choiceThis word gives the idea of making a decision between one or more things. Such decisions can be in the realm of the physical or the mental. DTP It also can deal with making spiritual choices: to serve oneself or to serve God, to serve the gods of this world or to serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. All choices do bear some type of result or consequences, and that is why one needs to choose carefully. We need to make sure we are being led by the Holy Spirit and that we are fulfilling God's will for our lives.a choice young man, and a goodly: 1 Sam 9:2chose out of all the choice of Israel, 1 Chr 19:10and the choice fir trees thereof: Isa 37:24while ago God made choice among us, Acts 15:7
choir / choirsHost of singers; singing group, gospel choir, chorus. DTP Worship is an essential part of how we can come into a personal relationship with God; singing is a meaningful way we can express the desires of our heart; by coming together as a choir we show unity and harmony as one in spirit; singing is a channel whereby we can release to God the burdens of our heart; singing is taking the prayers of our heart and giving them forth to God in song; singing is praising God. (1 Chr 6:31-47; 1 Chr 25:2-7; Luke 2:13)the two thanksgiving choirs stood in the house of God, Neh 12:40 NKJBwho was in charge of the singing of the choirs. 1 Chr 15:27 NIV
choose / choseSelect, pick; to make a choice. DTP The disciple has to choose between the things of this world or the things of God.Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; Gen 13:11shall choose to place his name there, Deut 14:23therefore choose life, that both thou Deut 30:19choose you this day whom ye will serve; Josh 24:15city which the LORD did choose out 1 Kin 14:21 (2 Chr 12:13)shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. Ps 25:12Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest Ps 65:4to refuse the evil, and choose the good. Isa 7:15, 16
chosenHave selected, have picked. DTP As a disciple of Christ we need to understand that Jesus sought us out and called us and because of that we are now part of a chosen generation (1Pet 2:9).thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people Deut 7:6thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, Deut 18:5the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, Deut 21:5with joy, and his chosen with gladness: Ps 105:43I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments Ps 119:30 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; Ps 132:13understanding rather to be chosen than silver! Prov 16:16A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, Prov 22:1the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: Isa 43:10 (Matt 12:18)they have chosen their own ways, and their soul Isa 66:3for many be called, but few chosen. Matt 20:16many are called, but few are chosen. Matt 22:14is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, Luke 10:42Have not I chosen you twelve, John 6:70Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, John 15:16 for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name Acts 9:15But God hath chosen the foolish things of 1 Cor 1:27According as he hath chosen us in him Eph 1:4from the beginning chosen you to salvation 2 Thes 2:13Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich James 2:5disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, 1 Pet 2:4are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, 1 Pet 2:9are with him are called, and chosen, Rev 17:14
ChristMeans, "Messiah or Anointed One". DTP Christ has come as our Messiah to redeem us and to save us from the curse of death and destruction.was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Matt 1:16Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matt 16:16 (Mark 8:29; Luke 9:20)a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11Messias cometh, which is called Christ: John 4:25know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour John 4:42might believe that Jesus is the Christ, John 20:31he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; Acts 2:30 whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Acts 2:36of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, Acts 3:18Philip went down ..., and preached Christ unto them. Acts 8:5shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Acts 18:28his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which Rom 1:3while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:8And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; Rom 8:10raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken Rom 8:11heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so Rom 8:17we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every Rom 12:5But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews 1 Cor 1:23And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. 1 Cor 3:23For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: 1 Cor 5:7Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 1 Cor 10:4head of every man is Christ; ... head of Christ is God. 1 Cor 11:3Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 1 Cor 15:3For the love of Christ constraineth us; 2 Cor 5:14if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: 2 Cor 5:17we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did 2 Cor 5:20I am crucified with Christ: ..., but Christ liveth in me: Gal 2:20Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, Gal 3:13in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, Gal 5:1That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; Eph 3:17And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, Eph 5:2For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phil 1:21were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Phil 3:7all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Col 1:27are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Col 3:3bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Col 3:11even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Col 3:13Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all Col 3:16So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of Heb 9:28Christ also suffered for us, leaving us 1 Pet 2:21as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; 1 Pet 4:13believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: 1 John 5:1
Christ JesusA name for the Son of God. Christ means, "Messiah or Anointed One". Jesus means "Saviour"; the New Testament often uses the title, Lord Jesus Christ or Christ Jesus our Lord (Phil 3:20). DTP It is key to understand these names and how they directly affect our walk with God here on earth. It is because of the names that we are given power and authority as His disciples to carry out His will.after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. Acts 19:4the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Rom 3:24now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, Rom 8:1law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made Rom 8:2the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom 8:39to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, 1 Cor 1:2for in Christ Jesus I have begotten 1 Cor 4:15For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; 2 Cor 4:5for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Gal 3:28we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus Eph 2:10eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus Eph 3:11mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Phil 2:5the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phil 3:14received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Col 2:6for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus 1 Thes 5:18Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; 1 Tim 1:15mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Tim 2:5unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim 3:15High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Heb 3:1called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, 1 Pet 5:10
christeningA term that some of the main line churches (Orthodox, Lutheran, Catholic, Anglican etc.) use for when they baptize or dedicate a baby or child to God and receive into the Christian Church.
ChristianTo be Christ-like in character and example. A disciple of Christ is one who has shown that he is a true follower of Christ; such a person is called a Christian. A Christian is one who demonstrates Christ-likeness in his daily life. The name "Christian" can be applied to such a genuine follower of Christ Jesus. People will recognize the genuineness of such a person.were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 11:26thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, 1 Pet 4:16
Christ-likeThis term comes from the word Christian (Acts 11:26), one who is a follower of Christ Jesus.
ChristmasThis is a time of year where followers of Christianity celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. People believe that God sent His Son to the earth as a baby (Luke 2:1-20) to live and grow up, and die on the cross, which was followed by His resurrection three days later (Luke chapters 23, 24). Often Christmas is celebrated by many on December 25th , but it can differ where some celebrate in the month of January. Many people will display nativity scenes, lights, and a variety of decorations, have special meals and gatherings and sing special songs called “carols and Christmas hymns” in church and from home to home. Some people will put up Christmas trees and give special gifts one to another. DTP Christ is to be remembered that God the Father gave His Son to a lost world (John 3:16) to bring Redemption and Deliverance from sin, to fill our hearts with joy and peace (Isaiah 9:1-7). His coming as a servant was to show us how we are to live and serve as His body of believers here on earth, whom He is the head (Rom 12:5; 1 Cor 12:27; Eph 5:23; Col 1:18).
ChristologyA study of the life, teachings and doctrines of Jesus Christ as found in the Bible. DTP John 1, Colossians 1, Philippians 2 and Hebrews 1 are known as definitive Christological scripture passages.
CHRONICLES, book of FirstMeans the annals or the words and affairs of the day, journal, diary of events, time line, thought to be written around 450 BC; this book consists of genealogies which were very important to the Jews because they needed to know their heritage or family tree line. This book also contains information about David, Solomon and historical information about the Southern Kingdoms of Israel.
CHRONICLES, book of SecondMeans the annals or the words and affairs of the day, journal, diary of events, time line, thought to be written around 450 BC; this book consist of genealogies which were very important to the Jew because they needed to know their heritage or family tree line. This book also contain information about Solomon and historical information about the Southern Kingdoms of Israel.
church / churches"Ecclesia", Greek name for church; means "called out one", to assemble, gathering; the gathering of believers in Christ who assemble for worship, teaching, communion, etc. (Eph 5:21-32). The church is also referred to as the body of Christ, to be His hands and feet to a lost world. The church is the means by which the Spirit of God extends the fruit of the Spirit to the world through the gifts He provides.upon this rock I will build my church; Matt 16:18the Lord added to the church daily Acts 2:47but prayer was made without ceasing of the church Acts 12:5they had ordained them elders in every church, Acts 14:23churches established in the faith, and increased in Acts 16:5feed the church of God, which he hath purchased Acts 20:28greet the church that is in their house. Rom 16:5God hath set some in the church, first apostles, 1 Cor 12:28with the church that is in their house. 1 Cor 16:19measure I persecuted the church of God, Gal 1:13to be the head over all things to the church, Eph 1:22the church the manifold wisdom of God, Eph 3:10as Christ is the head of the church: Eph 5:23Christ also loved the church, and gave himself Eph 5:25he is the head of the body, the church: Col 1:18which is the church of the living God, 1 Tim 3:15general assembly and church of the firstborn, Heb 12:23let him call for the elders of the church; James 5:14to the seven churches which are in Asia: Rev 1:4that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; Rev 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 22
Church AgeA period of time that started on the day of Pentecost and continues on to the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ; some also call it the age of grace, a time where people can make a decision to give their lives over to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Church of EphesusThe strong church; Rev 2:1-7; had patiently borne adversity, and could not stand evil; they had left their first love; God appealed to them to remember from where they had fallen.Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus Rev 2:1
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