evangelicalThis a particular group of Christians who emphasize the authority of the Bible; they are strong believers in proclaiming the Gospel through evangelism, and stress the need for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
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evangelism, giftAn evangelist is a disciple of Christ who has been gifted (with evangelism) by the Holy Spirit, having the unique ability to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to others; because of this unique gifting, he/she sees many people coming into a personal relationship with Christ.
evangelistA disciple who goes out and shares the Good News of Jesus Christ to others.into the house of Philip the evangelist, Acts 21:8and some, evangelists; and some, pastors Eph 4:11afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, 2 Tim 4:5
everlastingPermanent, perpetually forever and ever. DTP The true disciple of Christ is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit to have everlasting life; a continuous, never-ending time with Jesus Christ, living in His Kingdom.the everlasting covenant between God Gen 9:16an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, Gen 17:7called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. Gen 21:33hath made with me an everlasting covenant, 2 Sam 23:5and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; Ps 24:7, 9Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Ps 41:13For the LORD is good: his mercy is everlasting; Ps 100:5Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, Ps 119:142kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion Ps 145:13but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. Prov 10:25Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, Isa 9:6for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength. Isa 26:4be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: Isa 45:17everlasting joy shall be upon their head: Isa 51:11for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. Isa 55:13I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not Isa 56:5but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, Isa 60:19he is the living God, and an everlasting King: Jer 10:10his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, Dan 4:3most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, Dan 7:27and shall inherit everlasting life. Matt 19:29 (Luke 18:30)Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, Matt 25:41these shall go away into everlasting punishment: Matt 25:46in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: John 3:36He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. John 6:47shall of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Gal 6:8shall be punished with everlasting destruction 2 Thes 1:9through the blood of the everlasting covenant. Heb 13:20into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord 2 Pet 1:11having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them Rev 14:6
evilSpite, meanness, cruelty, unkindness. DTP Evil comes forth from the realm of darkness, the spirit realm; a destructive spirit that Satan has released here on earth; it is sinfulness in all forms.tree of knowledge of good and evil. Gen 2:9and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Gen 3:5thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Gen 6:5imagination of man's heart is evil from his Gen 8:21he hath done evil to this people; Ex 5:23shall I bear with this evil congregation, Num 14:27Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my 2 Kin 17:13all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, Ezra 9:13I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Ps 23:4Keep thy tongue from evil, Ps 34:13 (1 Pet 3:10)Depart from evil, and do good; Ps 34:14 (1 Pet 3:11)LORD is against them that do evil, Ps 34:16 (1 Pet 3:12)Thou lovest evil more than good; Ps 52:3Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: Ps 97:10fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Prov 3:7The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: Prov 8:13Evil pursueth sinners: Pro 13:21He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, Prov 28:22heart of the sons of men is full of evil, Eccl 9:3Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; Isa 5:20righteous is taken away from the evil to come. Isa 57:1return ye now every one from his evil way, Jer 18:11therefore this evil is happened unto you, Jer 44:23An evil, an only evil, behold, is come. Ezek 7:5Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: Amos 5:14manner of evil against you falsely, Matt 5:11maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, Matt 5:45but deliver us from evil: Matt 6:13 (Luke 11:4)if thine eye be evil, thy whole body Matt 6:23 (Luke 11:34)A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, Matt 7:18evil man out of the evil treasure ... evil things. Matt 12:35 (Luke 6:45)For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, John 3:20boasters, inventers of evil things, Rom 1:30Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which Rom 12:9Recompense to no man evil for evil. Rom 12:17but overcome evil with good. Rom 12:21evil communication corrupt good manners. 1 Cor 15:33deliver us from this present evil world, Gal 1:4Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:16be able to withstand in the evil day, Eph 6:13Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thes 5:22The love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Tim 6:10To speak evil of no man, to be no Tit 3:2for God cannot be tempted with evil, James 1:13tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, James 3:8Speak not evil one of another, brethren. James 4:11Not rendering evil for evil, 1 Pet 3:9he that doeth evil hath not seen God. 3 John 1:11
evil spirit / spirit of devilDemon, adversary of humanity; these are spirits bound by Satan and his dark world, the sole purpose being to destroy and kill the human race for eternity, bringing mankind into captivity under Satan.when the evil spirit from God was 1 Sam 16:23the evil spirits went out of them. Acts 19:12the evil spirit answered and said, Acts 19:15For they are the spirits of devils, Rev 16:14
evolutionDevelopment, growth, progress, advancement. The theory of evolution teaches that man evolved from lower species over millions of years, becoming what he is today through natural selection and adaptation. From one cell, over eons of time, man evolved to what he is today. Evolutionary theory teaches that man and monkey have a common ancestor.
exalt / exaltedTo extol, to lift up, to magnify, praise and glorify. DTP As we lift up Christ before others He also will lift up our lives before the Father. Our lives should daily bring honour and glory to His name.my father's God, and I will exalt him. Ex 15:2and exalt the horn of his anointed. 1 Sam 2:10exalted be the God of the rock 2 Sam 22:47 (Ps 18:46)O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. 1 Chr 29:11thy glorious name, which is exalted above all Neh 9:5magnify the LORD ... let us exalt his name Ps 34:3Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his Ps 99:5thou art my God, I will exalt thee. Ps 118:28Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a Prov 14:34O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, Isa 25:1exalt himself shall be abased; Matt 23:12 (Luke 14:11; 18:14)Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be Acts 5:31exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor 10:5Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, Phil 2:9of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 1 Pet 5:6
examineTo inspect, scrutinize, observe, study, survey, to scan; DTP The disciple needs to look at his life carefully, to review, to put his life under the searchlight of the Word and of God. Often we are too busy to take time to meditate and reflect on what God is speaking to us personally through His Word and Spirit.Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins Ps 26:2let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of 1 Cor 11:28Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; 2 Cor 13:5
exampleSample, specimen, illustration, model, pattern, to compare with, something that can be compared. DTP Christ is our example and He has set an example on how we should live here on earth. The key is to walk in His footsteps (1 Pet 2:21) and according to His will. We are called to live a life of obedience so that our lives can become an example of Christ's love, grace and mercy to others.and not willing to make her a public example, Matt 1:19given you an example, that ye should do John 13:15these things were our examples, to the intent 1 Cor 10:6but be though an example of the believers, 1 Tim 4:12for an example of suffering affliction, James 5:10suffered for us, leaving us an example, 1 Pet 2:21
excellentTo do something extremely good or outstanding, a high level of proficiency. DTP The disciple is challenged by God to reach to a higher standard than that of the world. We as followers of Christ can and should strive for a higher goal than that of the world. Often the standards of a disciple today is to do only what is needed to get by or to do the minimum. But God wants an abundance of fruit from our lives. Average is not good enough; we need to serve Him with a heart that desires to glorify God in all that we do.he is excellent in power, and in judgment, Job 37:23Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! Ps 8:1excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! Ps 36:7let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, Ps 141:5name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; Ps 148:13Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; Prov 8:6a man of understanding is of excellent spirit. Prov 17:27unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: Isa 12:5is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working. Isa 28:29and approvest the things that are more excellent, Rom 2:18and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. 1 Cor 12:31That ye may approve things that are excellent; Phil 1:10by inheritance obtained a more excellent name Heb 1:4But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, Heb 8:6Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice Heb 11:4
excommunicationThe removal of a church member from fellowship; this last step is taken after efforts are made by individuals and church leaders seek to restore the individual. If the person or persons in question do not change their ways, then the church is to remove them from fellowship and membership. But if the person repents, he or she can be restored to membership. Examples: Matt 18:15-17; 1 Cor 5:5; 1 Tim 1:20.
exegesisThis is a method of doing in-depth study of the Word of God, with the purpose of learning and giving explanation and understanding to others; one looks at word meanings, grammar, culture, context and tradition of the text. An example of exegetical teaching/preaching is to go through a complete book of the Bible in a series of studies/sermons.
exhort / exhorting / exhortationUrge, press, push, encourage, insist. DTP In the body of Christ, older disciples need to encourage the younger, and each other, to grow and move forward with their faith in Christ. Words of exhortation may be strong, but they should always be seasoned with much love.many other words did he testify and exhort, Acts 2:40exhorting them to continue in the faith, Acts 14:22now I exhort you to be of good cheer: Acts 27:22Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: Rom 12:8men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 1 Cor 14:3it necessary to exhort the brethren, 2 Cor 9:5As ye know how we exhorted and comforted 1 Thes 2:11exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Thes 3:12give attendance to reading, to exhortation, 1 Tim 4:13These things teach and exhort. 1 Tim 6:2exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Tim 4:2sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince Tit 1:9speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Tit 2:15exhort one another daily, while it is called Heb 3:13 exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye Heb 10:25I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying 1 Pet 5:12
exileRemoval (often forcefully) from one's home country. It was between 606/605 BC when the northern kingdom of Israel was taken into captivity into Assyria, and around 536 when Judah was taken captive and the people were moved from Palestine to Babylon; it was at the end of this time when Ezra got permission to go back to rebuild the temple; later Nehemiah also get permission to go back to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city.thou art a stranger, and also an exile. 2 Sam 15:19The captive exile hasteneth that he Isa 51:14
exodusThe word exodus means "a path out"; following 400 years of slavery in Egypt, God called Moses to deliver the people from the bondage of Pharaoh. Exodus story Ex 12:31-42; 14:1-31.
EXODUS, book ofThe word exodus means "a going out"; Exodus documented the history of the Jews who left the bondage of Egypt to move into God's covenanted Promised Land. Exodus is thought to have been written between 1280 and 1447 BC; the book describes their journey out of Egypt (chapters 1-12), their journey to the Sinai (chapters 12- 19), and their time at Sinai (chapters 19-40).
exorcismThis is the casting out of evil spirits or demons. DTP Jesus did this many times during His earthly ministry (Mark 1:25-26; 9:18-29). He also gave the disciples authority to do this kind of ministry (Matt 10:1; Mark 16:17). This kind of ministry should be done with great care and understanding because the demons are wicked and cunning. Their goal is to inflict pain and to destroy people. One should spend time in prayer and fasting before confronting this enemy.
expedientTo be profitable or advantageous, to measure carefully and to be practical in the way one conducts themselves. This implies wisdom and understanding, digging into the facts before making a decision.Nor consider that it is expedient for us, John 11:50unto me, but all things are not expedient: 1 Cor 6:12for this is expedient for you, who have 2 Cor 8:10
eye / eyesVision, sight, view, to look, watch, observation. DTP In the Bible we are told about the eye of God who sees all and watches over us. We are also told that man's eyes can be blinded to the things of God. We as disciple have to be mindful on what we focus; if we are focused on the things of the world we will stumble and fall, but if our focus is on God we will have insight and wisdom on how to serve and live here on this earth. Our eyes need to be looking to heaven, waiting with anticipation for the coming of our Redeemer, Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Teaching on the eye: Matt 7:3-5.eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, Gen 3:5But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Gen 6:8Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand Ex 21:24 (Lev 24:20; Duet 19:21; Matt 5:38)eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, Deut 11:12he kept him as the apple of his eye. Deut 32:10that which was right in his own eyes. Judg 17:6 (21:25)the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; 2 Kin 6:17open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: 2 Kin 19:16 (Isa 37:17)For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro 2 Chr 16:9But the eye of their God was upon Ezr 5:5but mine eye poureth out tears unto Job 16:20heard of thee ... but now mine eye seeth thee. Job 42:5Keep me as the apple of the eye, Ps 17:8commandment ... is pure, enlightening the eyes. Ps 19:8Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he Ps 25:15I will guide thee with mine eye. Ps 32:8the eye of the LORD is upon them Ps 33:18The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, Ps 34:15 (1 Pet 3:12)eyes have they, but they see not; Ps 115:5 (135:16)marvellous in our eyes. Ps 118:23 (Mark 12:11)Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Ps 119:18I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, Ps 121:1The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: Ps 146:8Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, Prov 3:7eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding Prov 15:3and let thine eyes observe my ways. Prov 23:26so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Prov 27:20mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. Isa 6:5Thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty: Isa 33:17open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners Isa 42:7they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall Isa 52:8neither hath the eye seen, Isa 64:4 (1 Cor 2:9)which have eyes, and see not; Jer 5:21 (Ezek 12:2)the eyes of the Lord GOD are upon the sinful Amos 9:8the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro Zech 4:10eye offended thee, pluck it out, Matt 5:29; 18:9 (Mark 9:47)The light of the body is the eye: Matt 6:22 (Luke 11:34)mote that is in thy brother's eye, Matt 7:3 (Luke 6:41)eye of a needle, Matt 19:24 (Mark 10:25; Luke 18:25)Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, Mark 8:18For mine eyes have seen thy salvation Luke 2:30I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, John 4:35To open their eyes, and to turn them Acts 26:18the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: 1 Cor 15:52The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; Eph 1:18opened unto the eyes of him with Heb 4:13For the eyes of the Lord are over 1 Pet 3:12Having eyes full of adultery, and that 2 Pet 2:14because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. 1 John 2:11the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, 1 John 2:16every eye shall see him, and they Rev 1:7wipe away all the tears from their eyes; Rev 21:4
eye serviceThe idea that one serves well only when your master is watching you. The disciple of Christ should serve his earthly master and his heavenly Master faithfully, whether or not he is aware of being watched; a high work ethic should be a habit. DTP We as disciples must understand that God sees all we do at all times, even knowing what we think. There is a day coming when we will be held accountable for all our thoughts and actions. As disciples of Christ, we serve Him from a heart of love because He was willing to come and serve us by being our sin bearer.Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers; Eph 6:6not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers; Col 3:22
eyewitnessobserver, spectator, onlooker, watcher; one who has seen, heard and even touched that which they beheld.from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers Luke 1:2but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Pet 1:16
EZEKIEL, book ofThe name of the book means "God's strength"; written around 570 BC; there is much prophetic imagery in this book. Ezekiel's prophecies touch both the near future of his time but also reach out into the Last Days, both for Israel and also for the Church. There is a lot of profound teaching for pastors and teachers, but also for the individual disciple as he contemplates his heart's commitment before God.
EZRA, book ofIt is thought that Ezra was the author of this book; could have been written after 458 BC; it gives an account of how Ezra brought back some of the exiles from Babylon to begin the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. This was a time of great revival when the scrolls were found and read aloud to the people; a highlight of the book is Ezra's prayer and confession for the people (9:5-15).
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