millenial A (Amillenial)A view that the 1000 year period of time mentioned in Revelation chapter 20 is not an actual time period, and that it will not specially take place before the return of Christ.
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millennial kingdomThe future thousand year reign of Christ Jesus, full of peace and righteousness when Jesus will rule over all on earth. (See Revelation chapter 20)
millennial, postThis view holds to the teaching that the world will get progressively better with the Gospel of Christ and that there will be a time of total victory here on earth. Then Christ will come for His church after the millennium.
millennial, preThis doctrine teaches that the church will be raptured (taken up) before the tribulation, and that God will focus once again on redeeming the children of Israel. Christ will then return and rescue Israel, setting up the millennium kingdom. This teaching provides for a clear distinction between the Church and Israel.
millennium1000 year period of time often talked about concerning the second coming of Jesus Christ. (See millennial kingdom).
mind / minded / mindful / mindsBrain, will, thought, emotion, intellect, intelligence, wits, psyche; it is thought that the mind is the seat of the will (the "heart" being where the spirit of man dwells). DTP When Christ comes into one's heart, God's Spirit takes up His dwelling within us. It is also at that point where the battle between the will of man and the will of God begins. We have to die to ourselves and turn over every part of our lives to Jesus Christ.that the mind of the LORD might be shewed them. Lev 24:12which is in mine heart and in my mind: 1 Sam 2:35a perfect heart and with a willing mind: 1 Chr 28:9for the people had a mind to work. Neh 4:6The LORD hath been mindful of us: Ps 115:12has not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, Isa 17:10whose mind is stayed on thee: Isa 26:3all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Matt 22:37neither be ye of doubtful mind. Luke 12:29the word with all readiness of mind, Acts 17:11Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, Acts 20:19God gave them over to a reprobate mind, Rom 1:28For to be carnally minded is death; Rom 8:6but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Rom 8:6Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: Rom 8:7knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, Rom 8:27by the renewing of your mind, Rom 12:2be fully persuaded in his own mind. Rom 14:5joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1 Cor 1:10But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Cor 2:16But their minds were blinded: 2 Cor 3:14For if there be first a willing mind, 2 Cor 8:12be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; 2 Cor 13:11desires of the flesh and of the mind; Eph 2:3with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Phil 1:27being of one accord, of one mind. Phil 2:2Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Phil 2:5that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Phil 4:2shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:7Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, 1 Tim 6:5and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 2 Tim 3:8and in their minds will I write them. Heb 10:16A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:8Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, 1 Pet 1:13be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, 1 Pet 3:8not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind. 1 Pet 5:2
minister / ministered / ministereth / ministersPriest, cleric, preacher, vicar; one who serves others. DTP In the New Testament "minister" represented a servant of God. The minister serves other people on behalf of the Lord Jesus Christ. In its formal sense, it refers to the pastor of the church, but the disciple of Christ is also to be a minister serving in the body of Christ with the gifts God has given him.And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: Ex 24:13he may minister unto me in the priest's office, Ex 28:1to minister in the holy place. Ex 29:30whom he shall consecrate to minister Lev 16:32to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, Deut 18:5And the child did minister unto the LORD 1 Sam 2:11But Samuel ministered before the LORD, 1 Sam 2:18And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD 1 Sam 3:1to minister in the house of the LORD. 1 Chr 26:12the priests that minister in the house of our God. Neh 10:36men shall call you the Ministers of our God: Isa 61:6behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Matt 4:11among you, let him be your minister. Matt 20:26to be ministered unto, but to minister, Matt 20:28Son of man came not to be ministered unto, Mark 10:45were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word. Luke 1:2As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, Acts 13:2I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. Rom 15:25as of the ministers of Christ, 1 Cor 4:1made us able ministers of the new testament; 2 Cor 3:6he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread 2 Cor 9:10his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; 2 Cor 11:15He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, Gal 3:5Whereof I was made a minister, according to Eph 3:7the gospel, ... whereof I Paul am made a minister. Col 1:23our brother, and minister of God, 1 Thes 3:2thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, 1 Tim 4:6A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, Heb 8:2even so minister the same one to another, 1 Pet 4:10if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability 1 Pet 4:11
ministrationThe act of serving others, to give help and care for others.the days of his ministration were accomplished, Luke 1:23widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Acts 6:1the ministration of condemnation ... the ministration of righteousness 2 Cor 3:9this ministration they glorified God for your 2 Cor 9:13
ministryService rendered or given unto God, Jesus Christ, and to His church. DTP All disciples are in full time ministry or service for our Lord Jesus Christ.take all the instruments of ministry, Num 4:12came to do the service of the ministry, Num 4:47when David praised by their ministry; 2 Chr 7:6continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4when they had fulfilled their ministry, Acts 12:25and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, Acts 20:24Therefore seeing we have this ministry, 2 Cor 4:1given to us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:18for the work of the ministry, Eph 4:12Take heed to the ministry which thou Col 4:17me faithful, putting me into the ministry. 1 Tim 1:12make full proof of thy ministry. 2 Tim 4:5Take Mark, ... he is profitable to me for the ministry. 2 Tim 4:11now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, Heb 8:6
minor prophetsThis title describes the latter section of the Old Testament books or the Hebrew Scriptures. In this section are the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Sometimes in Hebrew tradition these books are known as "The Book of the Twelve".
miracle / miraclesSupernatural event, wonder, phenomenon, marvel. Bible also uses the words, "signs and wonders". Can also be thought of as something beyond human ability, scientific knowledge, or conventional logic.which have seen my glory, and my miracles, Num 14:22the signs, and those great miracles. Deut 29:3they considered not the miracle of the loaves: Mark 6:52no man which shall do a miracle in my name, Mark 9:39he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. Luke 23:8This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, John 2:11when they saw the miracles which he did. John 2:23again the second miracle that Jesus did, John 4:54What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. John 11:47a man approved of God among you by miracles Acts 2:22on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. Acts 4:22And Stephen ... did great wonders and miracles among the people. Acts 6:8To another the working of miracles; 1 Cor 12:10thirdly teachers, after that miracles, 1 Cor 12:28and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, Heb 2:4
missionAssignment, task, work, charge, undertaking, operation. DTP God has commissioned all disciples to be missionaries in His harvest field. The harvest is ripe; God commissions His labourers to serve each day, whether in the home, job, neighbourhood or around the world. Missionaries are sent out ones that God calls to deliver, on His behalf, the Good News of Jesus Christ. The missionary is an ambassador who represents the Kingdom of God. Jesus gave the Great Commission to all disciples in Matthew 28:16-20.
missionaryA person who is sent out from one location to another,usually cross culturally, by a church or parachurch organization. They are like an apostle which means, “sent one”. Their goal is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-18), proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. This may be done through a variety of methods like, evangelism, education, caring for the needy and establishing local churches. The duration of time that a missionary can be, as short as a few weeks or as a carrier missionary, giving one’s life to another people group and place.
mock / mocked / mocketh / mocking / mockersTo fake, pretend, scorn, to ridicule another, to verbally abuse, to slander, to hold in contempt. DTP Much damage can be done with the tongue. Our speaking to and about others can either build them up or destroy them. The disciple needs to ask God to bridle and control his tongue. We will be judged by the way we speak. We should never be found mocking, ridiculing, or abusing others because we are Christ's ambassadors.Fools make a mock at sin: Prov 14:9Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: Prov 17:5Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, Matt 20:19 (Mark 10:34; Luke 18:32)also the chief priests mocking him, Matt 27:41the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: Acts 17:32Be not deceived; God is not mocked: Gal 6:7there should be mockers in the last time, Jude 1:18
moneyAnything that is used to pay (exchange) for goods and services. Gold, silver, coinage, paper money, checks, or credit/debit cards (to access accounts) are all considered forms of money.or bought with money of any stranger, Gen 17:12every man also gave him a piece of money, Job 42:11and ye shall be redeemed without money. Isa 52:3he that hath no money; come ye, buy and eat; Isa 55:1thou shalt find a piece of money: Matt 17:27digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Matt 25:18poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables. John 2:15of God may be purchased with money. Acts 8:20For the love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Tim 6:10
monismMonism is the view that reality consists of one fundamental, ultimate essence. It comes from the Greek, mono, which means one. All is one. Therefore, in monism God and the universe are the same thing. This would mean that energy, motion, matter, thought, consciousness, etc., are all of one substance but are perceived differently. Monism is unbiblical because it denies the distinction between God and creation.
monogenismThe teaching that all human beings originated from one single couple. DTP The believer in God's Word holds that all mankind can be traced back to Adam and Eve; because of this, their sinfulness is passed on to all future generation, making us all sinners. "From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth;" Acts 17:26 NIV.
monotheismThey believe that there is only one true God. DTP For the disciple, God is the Creator and Lord of all heaven and earth. He functions as three in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
moonA natural satellite of a planet; the earth has one moon that orbits the earth every 27 to 29 days.the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, Josh 10:13to morrow is the new moon, and I should not 1 Sam 20:5the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained. Ps 8:3fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, Ps 72:5He appointed the moon for seasons: Ps 104:19The moon and the stars to rule by night: Ps 136:9the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, Isa 30:26and the moon into blood, Joel 2:31 (Acts 2:20)and the moon shall not give her light, Matt 24:29became black ... and the moon became as blood. Rev 6:12
MormonsThey are also known as the "Church of Christ of the Latter Day Saints". This religious group was founded in the US in the 1830's by Joseph Smith. He claims to have found special golden plates that contained the book of Mormon. The Mormons have a few selected books that they would call holy scripture: King James Bible, the Pearl of Great Price and the Book of Mormon. They also believe that they are part of the priestly line of Aaron and Melchizedek. They are polytheistic, believing that there are many gods and that these gods procreate spirit children who have been given bodies that live on different planets. Their way of salvation comes through a form of faith in Christ, baptism by immersion for both the living and the dead; obedience to the book of Mormon, doing good works and keeping the commandments of God. Strict Mormons hold to the belief that a man can have many wives.
Mosaic covenantA binding covenant made by God with Moses on behalf of the people of Israel; the key was that if they wanted God's blessing, they needed to obey God and keep His covenants; they were to become a holy nation. (See "covenants, Mosaic": Ex 19:5-6, 8).
MosesA man of God who, from a burning bush, was called by God to lead the people of Israel out of the bondage of Egypt and, ultimately, to lead them to the Promised Land. He was raised in Pharaoh's palace, but eventually became a shepherd in a wilderness land. God did powerful miracles through his life of faith.And she called his name Moses: Ex 2:10Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro Ex 3:1of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. Ex 3:4And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: Ex 3:14And the LORD spake unto Moses, Num 15:37Moses my servant is dead; Josh 1:2as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: Josh 1:5word of the LORD by the hand of Moses. Josh 22:9which was given by Moses the servant of God, Neh 10:29Thou leddest thy people ... by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Ps 77:20He sent Moses his servant; Ps 105:26led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, Isa 63:12and offer the gift that Moses commanded, Matt 8:4appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Matt 17:3For Moses said, Honour thy father and mother; Mark 7:10For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth John 1:17And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, 2 Cor 3:13Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart. 2 Cor 3:15as also Moses was faithful in all his house. Heb 3:2
most High / Most HighMost High / Highest; the God who is above all, the Creator of all things in heaven and on earth. The all-knowing, all-seeing and all-understanding One.he was the priest of the most high God. Gen 14:18And blessed be the most high God, Gen 14:20and knew the knowledge of the most High, Num 24:16When the most High divided to the nations Deut 32:8the most High uttered his voice. 2 Sam 22:14 (Ps 18:13) I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. Ps 9:2For the LORD most high is terrible; Ps 47:2and pay thy vows unto the most High. Ps 50:14JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. Ps 83:18the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Ps 91:1and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High. Ps 92:1Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth Lam 3:38the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, Dan 4:17this is the decree of the most High, Dan 4:24Jesus, thou Son of God most high? Luke 8:28the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Acts 7:48king of Salem, priest of the most high God, Heb 7:1
most holy placeThis was the inner sanctum of the tabernacle/temple where, once a year, the high priest would make atonement on behalf of the people of God. It was here that the Ark of the Covenant, the mercy seat of God, was located. When Christ died, the curtain separating the Most Holy Place from the Holy Place, was torn from the top to the bottom, symbolically making it possible for us all to be high priests, entering directly into God's presence.the testimony in the most holy place. Ex 26:34In the most holy place shalt thou eat it; Num 18:10the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, 1 Kin 7:50This is the most holy place. Eze 41:4
moteA tiny piece of a substance; a speck, particle, or fleck. DTP Christ wondered why religious rulers tried to remove the speck in other people's eyes when they had huge timbers in their own eyes. We are commanded to get rid of major sins in our own lives before we accuse others of their sin.why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, Matt 7:3Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; Matt 7:4the mote out of thy brother's eye. Matt 7:5let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, Luke 6:42
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