covenants, NoahicA binding covenant made by God with Noah; where God gave directives for the transition, provision and protection of the human race; the rainbow is the symbol of this agreement. Noahic covenants: Gen 9:12-17.
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cover / coveredShelter, concealment, protection, refuge, shield, a hiding place; to place something over something else so it cannot be seen. DTP The disciple needs to understand that God can see all things and knows all that we are trying to hide from Him. We should not hide from Him but we need to be covered by Him. He is our place of shelter and protection, a shelter in the time of storms.will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: Ex 33:22And cover not their iniquity, Neh 4:5whose sin is covered. Ps 32:1 (Rom 4:7)He shall cover thee with his feathers, Ps 91:4He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: Prov 28:13as the waters cover the sea. Isa 11:9 (Hab 2:14)His glory covered the heavens, Hab 3:3covering the altar of the LORD with tears, Mal 2:13for there is nothing covered, Matt 10:26 (Luke 12:2)charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1 Pet 4:8
covet / covetous / covetousnessGreed, materialism, desire, long deeply after, lust after. DTP The heart of man, because of its sin nature, can seek after things lustfully, coveting after other people and their possessions; in God's eyes this type of living and thinking is out of balance; it is corrupt and sinful.Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, Ex20:17Take heed, and beware of covetousness: Luke 12:15wickedness, covetousness, Rom 1:29Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, 1 Cor 6:10But covet earnestly the best gifts: 1 Cor 12:31evil concupiscence and covetousness, Col 3:5nor a cloak of covetousness; 1 Thes 2:5their own selves, covetous, 2 Tim 3:2your conversation be without covetousness; Heb 13:5
create / createdTo make, to compose, formulate, fashion, form, invent, to produce, to assemble together, and to bring into existence. DTP One must remember that God has not stopped creating, He is still molding us and working out His plans for us. One day He will create a new heaven and earth, but the greatest creation is when, in the future, He re-creates us with new heavenly bodies.God created the heaven and the earth. Gen 1:1So God created man in his own image, Gen 1:27Create in me a clean heart, Ps 51:10be created shall praise the LORD. Ps 102:18he commanded, and they were created. Ps 148:5the Holy One of Israel hath created it. Isa 41:20he that created the heavens, Isa 42:5I have created him for my glory, Isa 43:7the earth, and created man upon it: Isa 45:12I create a new heavens and a new earth: Isa 65:17the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, Jer 31:22the mountains, and createth the wind, Amos 4:13hath not one God created us? Mal 2:10created in Christ Jesus unto good works, Eph 2:10who created all things by Jesus Christ: Eph 3:9God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Eph 4:24all things were created by him, Col 1:16for thou hast created all things, Rev 4:11who created heaven, and the things that therein are, Rev 10:6
creationFormation, making, conception, design, foundation. DTPThe Bible teaches that God was and is the Creator of all things on earth and throughout the heavens; He has been and always will be. For all time He is the Creator God. (See Gen 1:1-2:3)the creation God made them Mark 10:6the creation which God created unto this time, Mark 13:19the creation of the world are clearly seen, Rom 1:20the whole creation groaneth and travaileth Rom 8:22from the beginning of the creation. 2 Pet 3:4
creationismBible-believing people believe that the earth was created in six days; the Creator God created all things both on earth and in heaven and His final triumph was the creation of man and woman.
CreatorMaker, designer, the Supreme Original; the One who made all heaven and earth, who created all living things; a name for God Almighty.thy Creator in the days of thy youth, Eccl 12:1the Creator of the ends of the earth, Isa 40:28the creature more than the Creator, Rom 1:25as unto a faithful Creator. 1 Pet 4:19
creatureThat which has breath and lives, both on earth and in heaven, a human or animal. DTP The believer believes that all things were and are created by God. Genesis tells us clearly in chapter one that God created all things both in the heavens and on the earth.God and every living creature of all Gen 9:16and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15the creature more than the Creator, Rom 1:25nor any other creature, Rom 8:39he is a new creature: 2 Cor 5:17nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. Gal 6:15the firstborn of every creature: Col 1:15preached to every creature which is under heaven; Col 1:23For every creature of God is good, 1 Tim 4:4a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1:18And every creature which is in heaven, Rev 5:13
creedDogma, doctrine, credo; usually used as a statement of faith and belief in something or someone; a summary of beliefs; two well-known creeds are the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed.
creed, ApostlesCreated around the year AD 340; it contains the basic tenets of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ; it was a way for the disciples to memorize the foundational teachings of Jesus Christ; it was also the way for the Church to have as it foundation a basic doctrinal statement of beliefs, that all followers of Christ would know and live by.I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
creed, Nicene (Nicene Creed)This creed was adopted in AD 325; this creed put further emphasis on the Deity of Christ; later in AD 381 another line was added to the creed to reflect the place that the Holy Spirit has, as God: ("We believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeded from the Father, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets.")
crossA frame or a cross for slaying of sacrificial animal. DTP In the time of Christ the Romans used the cross as a method to carry out the death penalty on people that were found guilty of various kinds of crimes.and take up his cross, and follow me. Matt 16:24come down from the cross. Matt 27:40take up the cross, and follow me. Mark 10:21he bearing his cross went forth John 19:17and put it on the cross. John 19:19For the preaching of the cross 1 Cor 1:18persecution for the cross of Christ. Gal 6:12God in one body by the cross, Eph 2:16even the death of the cross. Phil 2:8peace through the blood of his cross, Col 1:20set before him endured the cross, Heb 12:2
crownCrown to be worn on a King's head; a head covering worn by a ruler as a symbol of authority over a country or countries. DTP Jesus was known as the King of the Jews (Matt 27:37, 42). In the last days the believer will receive a crown of life (Rev 2:10; Jam 1:12); it will be given to the believer as a reward for faithfulness; as we gather before our King, many will cast their crowns before the King of kings (Rev 4:10).I took the crown that was upon his head, 2 Sam 1:10put the crown upon him, 2 Kin 11:12the king with the crown royal, Est 1:11thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. Ps 21:3they had platted a crown of thorns, Matt 27:29soldiers platted a crown of thorns, John 19:2do it to obtain a corruptible crown; 1 Cor 9:25for me a crown of righteousness, 2 Tim 4:8he shall receive the crown of life, James 1:12I will give thee a crown of life. Rev 2:10his head a golden crown, Rev 14:14
crucifiedCrucified, to hang, suspend on a frame, one who is put to death on a cross: crucified/kill Gal 6:14; to kill, to murder, end, terminate. DTP Christ was crucified on the cross and it was because of the shedding of His blood and His willingness to die that we have redemption from our sins.the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Matt 26:2Let him be crucified. Matt 27:22, 23he delivered him to be crucified. Matt 27:26two thieves crucified with him, Matt 27:38 (Mark 15:27)seek Jesus, which was crucified. Matt 28:5 (Mark 16:6)that he might be crucified. Luke 23:23there they crucified him, Luke 23:33Where they crucified him, John 19:18by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 2:23whom ye have crucified, Acts 2:36whom ye crucified, Acts 4:10our old man is crucified with him, Rom 6:6we preach Christ crucified, 1 Cor 1:23save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 1 Cor 2:2I am crucified with Christ: Gal 2:20that are Christ's have crucified Gal 5:24
crucifyPutting to death on a cross. DTP Jesus was crucified together with two others, people who were thieves (Matt 27:38, 44).to scourge, and to crucify him: Matt 20:19saying, Crucify him, crucify him. John 19:6seeing they crucify to themselves Heb 6:6
cry / cried / crieth / cryingTo speak out with a loud voice, to shed tears due to a deep emotion that comes from the heart, the source may be one of sadness or pain but can also come from a heart that is full of joy. DTP When one cries out before God it is to be a cry that come deep from within one's heart. It is a cry of deep emotion and feeling expressing the innermost fears and challenges, but it came also be a cry of great thanksgiving and praise, knowing and seeing truly in one's heart what Christ has done completely for our salvation. When one cries out genuinely from one's heart for oneself or for another, God hears our cries and He will answer according to His will for our lives.the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me Gen 4:10he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, Gen 27:34they cried, and their cry came up unto God Ex 2:23their cry by reason of their taskmasters; Ex 3:7cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; Ex 22:23and cried to my God: 2 Sam 22:7 (Ps 18:6)I cried unto the LORD with my voice. Ps 3:4the voice of my cry, Ps 5:2attend unto my cry, Ps 17:1The righteous cry, Ps 34:17will I pray, and cry aloud: Ps 55:17I cried unto God with my voice, Ps 77:1for I cry unto thee daily. Ps 86:3I have cried day and night before thee: Ps 88:1Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, Ps 107:6I cried with my whole heart; Ps 119:145I cried unto the LORD, Ps 120:1Doth not wisdom cry? Prov 8:1Cry out and shout, Isa 12:6that crieth in the wilderness, Isa 40:3 (Matt 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4; John 1:23)they shall cry unto me, Jer 11:11and cry mightily unto God: Jon 3:8Jesus cried with a loud voice, Matt 27:46 (Mark 15:34)the stones would immediately cry out. Luke 19:40Jesus stood and cried, John 7:37whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Rom 8:15 (Gal 4:6)with strong crying and tears Heb 5:7crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped James 5:4And cried with a loud voice, Rev 7:10neither sorrow, nor crying, Rev 21:4
cubitA form of measurement common in Bible times; the length was between 17 and 20 inches; it was roughly the length from the elbow to the middle finger.in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; Gen 6:16of a cubit length; Judg 3:16The cubit is a cubit and an hand breadth; Eze 43:13, 14can add one cubit unto his stature? Matt 6:27
cultIn the olden times it was a group of people that would practice idolatry and participate in various kinds of pagan worship; sometimes it would also include human sacrifices (Deut 23:17-18; I Kin 14:24; 15:12); in modern times a cult is a group of people with a leader who re-interprets the Bible according to their desires, wants and beliefs; often these religious leaders keep strict control over the people or followers, as well as their resources.
cupA container or a vessel from which one drinks, a small bowl-shaped drinking container with a handle. DTP In Scripture, the cup can refer both the obvious physical object or it can refer to the challenges of life which we are given. The communion cup is an example of this. The cup's contents can represent both sweet and bitter things that one may be asked to drink. We also need to be careful which "cup" one drinks from as one cup may poison and another can give life. Christ is our cupbearer.put my cup, the silver cup, Gen 44:2my cup runneth over. Ps 23:5the hand of the LORD there is a cup, Ps 75:8I will take the cup of salvation, Ps 116:13the LORD the cup of his fury, Isa 51:17out of thine hand the cup of trembling, Isa 51:22the cup of consolation to drink Jer 16:7the cup of the LORD's right hand Hab 2:16Jerusalem a cup of trembling Zech 12:2little ones a cup of cold water Matt 10:42 (Mark 9:41)the cup that I shall drink of, Matt 20:22 (Mark 10:38)the cup and of the platter, Matt 23:25 (Luke 11:39)And he took the cup, Matt 26:27 (Mark 14:23; Luke 22:17)let this cup pass from me: Matt 26:39 (Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42)This cup is the new testament in my blood, Luke 22:20 (1 Cor 11:25)the cup which my Father hath given me, John 18:11The cup of blessing which we bless, 1 Cor 10:16the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: 1 Cor 10:21
cupbearer / cupbearersOften one who brings a drink to the king; he would taste it first before giving to the king to make sure that the liquid had not been poisoned; Nehemiah was a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes. DTP This can also be a ministry that one can have in serving others. Our lives should be like a cup that carries within it the power of the Holy Spirit; we as believers need to be willing that to pour out our lives to others for the glory of Christ Jesus. It can be costly but in the end there are great rewards for the ones who are willing to give their lives for the cause of another.their apparel and his cupbearers, 1 Kin 10:5 his cupbearers also, and their apparel; 2 Chr 9:4For I was the king's cupbearer. Neh 1:11
cure /cured / curesTo make whole, to heal or restore, to be delivered from a sickness, a remedy or solution.and I will cure them, Jer 33:6nor cure you of your wound. Hos 5:13they could not cure him. Matt 17:16he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, Luke 7:21and to cure diseases. Luke 9:1I do cures today and tomorrow, Luke 13:32
curse / cursed / cursingThe term means to denounce verbally; irritation, to swear or use foul words; throughout history there have always been people who use readings or other methods to bring spells or harm to their victims. DTP When people walked out from under the will of God, as a form of punishment the people would be cursed for their disobedience; "curse" is the opposite of "blessing".thou art cursed above all cattle, Gen 3:14And he said, Cursed be Canaan; Gen 9:25And he that curseth his father, Ex 21:17 (Matt 15:4; Mark 7:10)this day a blessing and a curse; Deut 11:26the curse upon mount Ebal. Deut 11:29Cursed be the man before the LORD, Josh 6:26the blessings and cursings, Josh 8:34Ye are cursed with a curse: Mal 3:9bless them that curse you, Matt 5:44 (Luke 6:28)ye cursed, into everlasting fire, Matt 25:41bound themselves under a curse, Acts 23:12bless, and curse not. Rom 12:14the law are under the curse: Gal 3:10redeemed us from the curse of the law, Gal 3:13proceedeth blessing and cursing. James 3:10And there shall be no more curse: Rev 22:3
curtain (veil) / curtainsA cloth that is hung over a doorway or window. The word veil was used most often in the New Testament a term that had to do with the curtain or the veil that separated the Holy place from the Holy of Holies where only once a year the High Priest could enter. DTP When Christ died on the cross the veil was torn from the top to the bottom (Matt 27:51; Mark 15:38; Heb 6:19), symbolizing that all may enter into God's presence by the blood of Jesus Christ. We could come into the very presence of God Himself because of the redemptive, redeeming work of Christ.with ten curtains of fine twined linen, Ex 26:1the curtains of the tabernacle, Num 4:25God dwelleth within curtains. 2 Sam 7:2the veil (curtain) of the temple Matt 27:51the veil (curtain)of the temple was rent Luke 23:45
custom / customsHabit, usage, practice, rule; manner or way of doing things. DTP Every people group on the earth has unique traditions and customs, some of which are good and helpful, but others can bring bondage and destruction; our habits and customs should be subject to Biblical truth and to the character and teachings of Jesus Christ.one of these abominable customs, Lev 18:30And it was a custom in Israel, Judg 11:39For the customs of the people are vain: Jer 10:3the custom of the priest's office, Luke 1:9as his custom was, Luke 4:16And teach customs, Acts 16:21neither to walk after the customs. Acts 21:21custom to whom custom; Rom 13:7
cutTo slice open, to open up, to sever into parts, to penetrate, to divide. DTP Christ came to establish a new relationship between God and Man, but sin and disobedience can cut us away from the presence of the Lord. Cities and nations can be cut away from the blessing of our God. We need to make sure that we stay in right relationship with Him.any cutting in your flesh for the dead, Lev 19:28 (Deut 14:1)and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. 1 Sam 24:4wilt not cut off my seed after me, 1 Sam 24:21and cut themselves after their manner 1 Kin 18:28if it be cut down, Job 14:7The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, Ps 12:3For evildoers shall be cut off: Ps 37:9shall cut them off in their own wickedness; Ps 94:23the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, Prov 2:22he was cut off out of the land of the living: Isa 53:8everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. Isa 55:13Messiah be cut off, Dan 9:26offend thee, cut it off, Matt 5:30; 18:8 (Mark 9:43)And shall cut him asunder, Matt 24:51 (Luke 12:46)and cut off his ear. Mark 14:47 (Luke 22:50; John 18:10)they were cut to the heart, Acts 5:33even cut off which trouble you. Gal 5:12
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