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infirmity / infirmitiesIll-health, illness, sickness, frailty, weakness in the body. DTP Disciples of Christ can experience both physical and spiritual infirmity; it is by Christ's stripes we are healed (Matt 8:17).for her infirmity shall she be unclean. Lev 12:2And I said, This is my infirmity: Ps 77:10saying, Himself took our infirmities, Matt 8:17and to be healed by him of their infirmities. Luke 5:15hour he cured many of their infirmities Luke 7:21thou art loosed from thy infirmity. Luke 13:12the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: Rom 8:26I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 2 Cor 12:5stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. 1 Tim 5:23touched with the feeling of our infirmities; Heb 4:15

ingatheringCrop, yield, reap, return, picking, harvesting; a gathering of the fruit from a crop. DTP The disciples are to go out into the harvest fields that God has prepared. God desires to harvest fruit from our lives to show that we are His children and disciples. In the last days there will a final ingathering of all believers to Christ.and the feast of ingathering, which is in Ex 23:16the feast of ingathering at the year's end. Ex 34:22

ingraftTaking a portion of like material and then inserting it into another, to become akin to the new surroundings; a branch from one fruit tree can be grafted into another; a cutting open of one shoot and the insertion of a "grafted" shoot into the first one. DTP Christ teaches the disciples that He is the vine and we are the wild branches but, through prayer and commitment to Christ as our Lord and Saviour, the heavenly Father grafts us into the vine of Christ and we become one with Him. (See John 15:1-11)

inheritTo receive something from someone who's gone before, the leaving of a legacy; something being passed on from one generation to another; the Kingdom of Heaven will be our inheritance from Christ, because we are His children and family. DTP We as disciples become joint heirs with Jesus and, because of Christ's death and resurrection we become children of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ.out of Ur ..., to give thee this land to inherit it. Gen 15:7Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give Lev 20:24which the LORD your God giveth you to inherit, Deut 12:10at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. Ps 25:13wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. Ps 37:9the meek shall inherit the earth; Ps 37:11 (Matt 5:5)hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Matt 19:29I may inherit eternal life? Mark 10:17 (Luke 10:25; 18:18)do such things shall not inherit the kingdom Gal 5:21called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 1 Pet 3:9

inheritanceHeritage, legacy; something passed on from one generation to another. DTP As children of God, the Kingdom of Heaven will be our inheritance from Christ, because we are His children. We are, indeed, Christ's inheritance, and our main inheritance is eternal life.is there yet any portion or inheritance Gen 31:14shalt have no inheritance in their land, Num 18:20inheritance within the inheritance of them. Josh 19:9The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance Ps 16:5him, and let us seize on his inheritance. Matt 21:38inheritance among them which are sanctified Acts 26:18whom also we have obtained an inheritance, Eph 1:11our inheritance until the redemption of the Eph 1:14shall receive the reward of the inheritance: Col 3:24receive the promise of eternal inheritance. Heb 9:15To an inheritance incorruptible, and 1 Pet 1:4

iniquity / iniquitiesWickedness, evil, sin, vice, injustice, crime. DTP Man is born with trespasses and sin. We have a sinful evilness about our nature that can only be dealt with through the blood of Jesus Christ; if it was not for the grace of God mankind would degenerate into deep depravity and would eventually destroy itself.be consumed in the iniquity of the city. Gen 19:15visiting the iniquity of the fathers Ex 20:5; 34:7 (Num 14:18; Deut 5:9)and if there be any iniquity in me, 2 Sam 14:32for our iniquities are increased over our head, Ezr 9:6sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Neh 9:2they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap Job 4:8my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Ps 51:9If I regard iniquity in my heart, the LORD will Ps 66:18He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: Prov 22:8he was bruised for our iniquities: Isa 53:5the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isa 53:6for he shall bear their iniquities. Isa 53:11We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, Dan 9:5depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matt 7:23from me, all ye workers of iniquity. Luke 13:27are they whose iniquities are forgiven, Rom 4:7he might redeem us from all iniquity. Tit 2:14hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Heb 1:9their iniquities will I remember no more. Heb 8:12tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: James 3:6

inspirationMotivation, stimulation, encouragement, idea; a theological term that explains the supernatural process whereby God influenced Biblical writers to record the words of Scripture, the result of which was the Word of God; it was like God Himself speaking through man.the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them Job 23:8scriptures is given by inspiration of God, 2 Tim 3:16

inspiredEnthused, stimulated, stirred, moved, encouraged, motivated; this stirring in the heart of the disciple of Christ comes by the Holy Spirit. DTP A deep unction that empowers people with faith to step forward to live and to serve Christ Jesus; some call it an anointing that flows from God for reasons of service, but always for the glory of God. (See the word inspiration).

instruct / instructed / instructionTeach, inform, enlighten, train educate, discipline. DTP Jesus is our teacher and instructor; He called us to follow Him and He gave to us His life as a pattern on how we should live for Him here on earth. We are to become Christ-like; the goal is discipline in the Word and taking on His nature and truth. Christ also sent the Holy Spirit to teach and instruct us, as a body of believers, in serving together as His Church.his voice, that he might instruct thee: Deut 4:36he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him Deut 32:10instructed for the building of the house 2 Chr 3:3also thy good spirit to instruct them, Neh 9:20I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way Ps 32:8To know wisdom and instruction; Prov 1:2but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov 1:7Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: Prov 12:1He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: Prov 15:32the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. Prov 21:11Apply thine heart unto instruction, Prov 23:12instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is Matt 13:52This man was instructed in the way of the Acts 18:25more excellent, being instructed out of the law. Rom 2:18mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? 1 Cor 2:16for instruction in righteousness. 2 Tim 3:16

instrument / instrumentsTool, device, musical instrument, a vessel or apparatus which man can use. DTP As disciples, we become Christ's instruments in His hands; a tool going out to preach the Gospel; we are also instruments of praise and worship, making a joyful noise unto the Lord; we are His temple and we are His channels of blessing and forgiveness to a lost world.instruments of cruelty are in their Gen 49:5the pattern of all the instruments thereof, Ex 25:9shall take all the instruments of ministry, Num 4:12all manner of instruments made of fir wood, 2 Sam 6:5expert in war, with all instruments of war, 1 Chr 12:33, 37also with instruments of musick of the LORD, 2 Chr 7:6psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Ps 33:2praise him with stringed instruments Ps 150:4yield ye your members as instruments of Rom 6:13

integrityWholeness, completeness, soundness, purity, uprightness, moral soundness. Inner and outer consistency. DTP The disciple is to be upright both before man and, most of all, before God; our testimony is our most powerful weapon we have here on earth and it is something no enemy can take from us; for the fullness of Christ to flow through us, we need to make sure that we, as channels, are pure and have no known obstructions that would hinder the move of the Holy Spirit working through us.in the integrity of my heart and innocency Gen 20:5in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, 1 Kin 9:4Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; Ps 25:21for me, I will walk in mine integrity: Ps 26:11The integrity of the upright shall guide them: Prov 11:3The just man walketh in his integrity: Prov 20:7

intercedeIntervene, mediate, plead, arbitrate; to plead on behalf of another; Biblically, it is to come before the Lord in deep prayer, focused and bearing to God the needs of others. (See Lev 6:7)

intercessionMediation, intervention, pleading, supplication; speaking to God concerning a specific need of someone else; it is the coming together of the body, soul and spirit of man into the Holy of Holies of God to lay our petitions before Him.made intercession for the transgressors. Isa 53:12let them now make intercession to the LORD Jer 27:18intercession for us with groanings which Rom 8:26because he maketh intercession for the Rom 8:27of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Rom 8:34of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, 1 Tim 2:1he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Heb 7:25

intercessorMediator, interceder, a go-between; a bridge-maker between someone and God; taking up the need of another before God; doing battle against the enemy who may be trying to destroy something or someone. DTP The disciple should always make time to be an interceder on behalf of others. Christ is also intercessor, interceding before the Father on behalf of His Children (Rom 8:34; Heb 7:25; 1 John 2:1).and wondered that there was no intercessor: Isa 59:16

interlinearInterlinear; two or more Bible texts running parallel to each other; example: Greek or Hebrew on one line with the English translation underneath in another line.

interpret / interpreted / interpretationCan also be known as exegesis; this 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 and tradition of the text. It also has the meaning of giving understanding to dreams such as those experienced by Joseph and Daniel. It can also mean the interpretation of languages, whether spoken or written.that could interpret them unto Pharaoh. Gen 41:8and we will shew the interpretation. Dan 2:4made me know the interpretation of the things. Dan 7:16name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, Matt 1:23which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, Mark 15:34to another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Cor 12:10with tongues, except he interpret, 1 Cor 14:5in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 1 Cor 14:13first being by interpretation King of Heb 7:2the scripture is of any private interpretation. 2 Pet 1:20

IsaacThe son that God had promised to Abraham and Sarah. Abraham was also called upon to offer up his son as a sacrifice of faith before the LORD. Isaac married Rebekah and had two sons, Jacob and Esau. Their descendants became the Israelites and the Edomites. Isaac lived to 180 years of age. He is seen as one of the foundational fathers of Israel. (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob)and thou shalt call his name Isaac: Gen 17:19covenant will I establish with Isaac, Gen 17:21the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, Ex 3:6his seed, and gave him Isaac. Jos 24:3with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac. Ps 105:9and Isaac begat Jacob; Matt 1:2In Isaac shall thy seed be called. Rom 9:7as Isaac was, are the children of promise. Gal 4:28when he had offered Isaac his son James 2:21

ISAIAH, book ofWritten around 701 to 681 BC; the name Isaiah means "salvation"; a major prophet who pled with Israel to return from idolatry and apostasy so that they may escape God's punishment. He also prophesied about God's coming servant Messiah; The book of Isaiah is one of the complete Dead Sea scrolls on display in the Israel Museum across the road from the Israeli senate in Israel.

IslamThis religion was founded by Muhammad around AD 570 to 632. He was an Arab that was born in Mecca. Islam means, devotion, submission to the will of God (Allah). Muhammad believed he was the last of God's prophets. Muhammad claimed many encounters with the angel Gabriel who, he said, instructed him how to call mankind back to the true religion of Abraham. The Holy book, called the Koran, was compiled from his teachings by his followers. There are five pillars to Islam: declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, almsgiving and a pilgrimage to Mecca.

IsraelThe nation comprised of the physical descendants of Abraham's grandson, Jacob, whose father was Isaac. The name "Israel" also represented the twelve tribes of Israel; in English the word means "God preserves".be called no more Jacob, but Israel: Gen 32:28Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: Gen 35:10the children of Israel were fruitful, Ex 1:7he and all the children of Israel, Josh 3:1the LORD, that he had done for Israel. Josh 24:31and fear him, all ye seed of Israel. Ps 22:23Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from Ps 106:48thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; Isa 48:17saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, Isa 49:7and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; Isa 54:5the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Jer 25:27my people and for my heritage Israel, Joel 3:2of the word of the LORD for Israel, Zec 12:1that shall rule my people Israel. Matt 2:6the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matt 10:6judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:30promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Acts 13:23repentance to all the people of Israel. Acts 13:24desire and prayer to God for Israel is, Rom 10:1And so all Israel shall be saved: Rom 11:26new covenant with the house of Israel Heb 8:8tribes of the children of Israel. Rev 21:12