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predestinate / predestinatedThe divine foreordaining (not just foreknowing) of all that will happen, especially regarding salvation. A destiny, fate, pre-determined destination, to decide or decree beforehand. Particularly associated with the teachings of Calvin.he also did predestinate to be conformed to Rom 8:29Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he Rom 8:30Having predestinated us unto the adoption of Eph 1:5being predestinated according to the purpose of him Eph 1:11

pre-existence of ChristThis idea teaches that, before Christ was born in the flesh, He already existed. Even before the time of Jesse, David's father, and even before the creation of the earth, He existed as One Person of the triune God, without beginning or end. Christ, as God, is the omnipotent One who created man in His image and then created a plan for the redemption of mankind. See Colossians 1:15-20

pre-incarnateThis term describes who Christ was before He became flesh and blood here on earth. The prefix "pre" means before. (See pre-existence and incarnation).

PremillennialismThe belief that Jesus will literally and physically return to the earth before Christ's reign for 1000 years during a golden age of peace. This doctrine teaches that the church will be raptured before the tribulation and that God will focus on redeeming the children of Israel. Christ will then return and rescue Israel and set up the millennium kingdom. This teaching set up a clear distinction between the Church and Israel.

prepare / preparedTo make something ready for use. DTP Disciples are new creations, in the process of sanctification. Salvation brings us to a personal relationship with Christ while sanctification gets us ready to stand in the presence of God.is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; Ex 15:2prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve 1 Sam 7:3yet the people had not prepared their hearts 2 Chr 20:33That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God 2 Chr 30:19humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt Ps 10:17Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of Ps 23:5The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; Ps 103:19Prepare ye the way of the LORD, Isa 40:3 (Matt 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4)what he hath prepared for him that Isa 64:4to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:2which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Cor 2:9sanctified, ..., and prepared unto every good work. 2 Tim 2:21prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Rev 21:2

PresbyteriansThis is a form of church government used in the Presbyterian and Reform churches. It is a Christian church where the authority of leadership belongs to elders.

presbyteryA body of elders in the Christian church (1 Tim chapter 4). This body may consist of pastors, ruling elders, and layman. These people are commissioned to lead and guide the church and, as a group, form the local church presbytery.

presenceImmediate proximity in time and space; close to, nearby. DTP We are called to come into the presence of God to draw near to Him. At Christ's death the veil was rent in two, allowing us to come into the presence of God in the Holy of Holies. God desires a close and personal relationship with all people, but disciples must intentionally draw close to Him through prayer and commitment.hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God Gen 3:8And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, Gen 4:16My presence shall go with thee, and I will give Ex 33:14trees ... sing out at the presence of the LORD, 1 Chr 16:33Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. Job 1:12path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; Ps 16:11preparest a table ... in the presence of mine enemies: Ps 23:5Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not Ps 51:11Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, Ps 95:2come before his presence with singing. Ps 100:2I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; Luke 1:19joy in the presence of the angels of God over one Luke 15:10times of refreshing ... from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19That no flesh should glory in his presence. 1 Cor 1:29present you faultless before the presence of his Jude 1:24presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. Rev 14:10

presentTo give as a gift, to hand over to someone. DTP The disciple must present himself totally to Christ as an offering of thanksgiving for what He has done for us on the cross. He gave to us so that we, in turn, could present ourselves back to Him.him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord. Luke 2:22that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, Rom 12:1may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 2 Cor 11:2might present it to himself a glorious church, Eph 5:27present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable Col 1:22we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus Col 1:28to present you faultless before the presence of Jude 1:24

preserve / preserved / preservethTo keep for a period of time; maintain something in its original or existing state. DTP Nothing is secure unless it is put in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ. He preserves us and keeps unto Himself and will one day call us into His very presence. We can keep nothing, but we can entrust our lives totally into His loving hands.seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Gen 32:30for God did send me before you to preserve life. Gen 45:5for our good always, that he might preserve us Deut 6:24preserved us in all the way wherein we went, Josh 24:17Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. Ps 16:1Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; Ps 25:21hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; Ps 32:7O God, ...: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. Ps 64:1hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; Ps 97:10The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, Ps 116:6LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in Ps 121:8The LORD preserveth all them that love him: Ps 145:20Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall Prov 2:11he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Prov 16:17I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant Isa 49:8into new bottles, and both are preserved. Matt 9:17 (Luke 5:38)whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. Luke 17:33be preserved blameless unto the coming of our 1 Thes 5:23will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: 2 Tim 4:18that are sanctified ... and preserved in Jesus Christ, Jude 1:1

pretribulationThis is the teaching that the church of Jesus Christ will be raptured away before the seven year tribulation period, a great time of pain and sorrow send by God upon the earth. It is thought that, just like Noah was taken out before the great flood, the church also will be removed.

prevail / prevailedTo be more powerful or superior, to be strong against one's opponents. Proving to be more powerful than opposing forces. DTP Satan is trying to destroy the disciples of Christ and the Church but, because of the blood of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, he cannot win (prevail) or overcome us or the church. "Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4). Moses held up his hands, that Israel prevailed: Ex 17:11our God; let not man prevail against thee. 2 Chr 14:11the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matt 16:18So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. Acts 19:20Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, Rev 5:5

prideDeep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or qualities. A person of pride thinks too highly about himself; he is inwardly focused and driven mostly by his own personal goals and wants. The Bible teaches that a pride-filled heart can, and will, lead a person to destruction. I will break the pride of your power; Lev 26:19himself for the pride of his heart, 2 Chr 32:26The wicked in his pride Ps 10:2pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, Prov 8:13Pride goeth before destruction, and an Prov 16:18The pride of thine heart hath Obad 1:3an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, Mark 7:22the pride of life, is not of the 1 John 2:16

priest / priestsIn the Old and New Testament the priest was a man who functioned as a pastor or minister; he helped lead, guide and nurture the people and ministered at the temple. He was to be called by God for service; He was responsible for making sacrifices on behalf of the people as well as for himself. There were various levels of the priesthood, but in all cases they were to be God's representatives and servants. Today the word is used mainly in describing the pastors of the Roman Catholic or Orthodox churches.he was the priest of the most high God. Gen 14:18the holy garments for Aaron the priest, Ex 31:10and the priest shall make atonement for them, Lev 4:20the priest shall make an atonement for Lev 6:7the priest, whom he shall anoint, and ... consecrate Lev 16:32the priests shall blow with the Josh 6:4I will raise me up a faithful priest, 1 Sam 2:35without the true God, and without a teaching priest, 2 Chr 15:3priests and the Levites were purified together, Ezra 6:20priest for ever after the order Ps 110:4 (Heb 5:6; 7:17, 21)But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: Isa 61:6reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, Mic 3:11go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, Matt 8:4of John, when the Jews sent priests John 1:19like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. Heb 7:3made us unto our God kings and priests: Rev 5:10

priesthoodIn the Old and New Testament, the office or position to which a man was called by God. His responsibilities were in many ways like those of a pastor or minister today, leading, guiding, and nurturing the people. Men who served in the priesthood were responsible to make sacrifices on behalf of the people and themselves. There was various levels of the priesthood, but in all cases they were to be God's representatives, serving the people.priesthood throughout their generations. Ex 40:15the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; Num 25:13for the priesthood of the LORD is their Josh 18:7because they have defiled the priesthood, Neh 13:29who receive the office of the priesthood, Heb 7:5are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, 1 Pet 2:5a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, 1 Pet 2:9

Prince / princeA male member of the royal family, a son of the king and queen, a person of high standing. A girl who was of the royal family was known as a princess.thou art a mighty prince among us: Gen 23:6by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. Matt 12:24now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 12:31for the prince of this world cometh, John 14:30And killed the Prince of life, whom God Acts 3:15hath God exalted ... to be a Prince and a Saviour, Acts 5:31according to the prince of the power Eph 2:2

Prince of PeaceA name, title and position ascribed to Jesus Christ; it describes His role in both heaven and earth. DTP If we, as disciples, desire peace in our hearts, we must go to the Prince of Peace who can give us a peace that passes all understanding. Men today see all manner of ways to attain peace instead of turning their lives over completely to Christ as Lord and Saviour, the true and only Prince of Peace.The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isa 9:6

principality / principalitiesThe territory or jurisdiction or position over which a prince may rule. Satan is called the prince of this world and his domain and power is over the peoples of this world, but Christ came to defeat his plan through His plan of redemption; He then sends forth His disciples as ambassadors to help set the captive free from Satan's strongholds here on earth.for your principalities shall come down, even Jer 13:18nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, Rom 8:38Far above all principality, and power, and Eph 1:21To the intent that now unto the principalities Eph 3:10not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, Eph 6:12be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, Col 1:16in him, which is the head of all principality Col 2:10And having spoiled principalities and powers, he Col 2:15Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and Tit 3:1

prisonPenitentiary, reformatory, a confined area, a jail; a place where people are legally held because of a crime they committed. DTP The disciple can find himself imprisoned by his thoughts and daily habits. Christ has come to set the captive free. A vital relationship to Christ Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit can open prison doors and break any chain that shackles us, whether it's to the enemy or to an evil world.Joseph's master ... put him into the prison, Gen 39:20Put this fellow in the prison, 1 Kin 22:27 (2 Chr 18:26)Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise Ps 142:7to bring out the prisoners from the prison, Isa 42:7the opening of the prison to them that are bound. Isa 61:1that John was cast into prison, Matt 4:12 (Mark 1:14)cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. Matt 18:30visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Matt 25:36apostles, and put them in the common prison. Acts 5:18But the angel ... by night opened the prison doors, Acts 5:19Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer Acts 12:5how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. Acts 12:17and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, Acts 26:10went and preached unto the spirits in prison. 1 Pet 3:19

Prison EpistlesThese are the books or epistles of Paul that were written during the time while he was in Roman prisons.

prisoner / prisonersA person who has been placed under arrest or has been locked up in jail as a punishment for crimes committed. A prisoner could also be someone who has been captured by enemy soldiers. DTP The disciple needs to be very careful not to become a prisoner, either of Satan or of this world. Our actions can bind and imprison us spiritually. Christ has come to set the prisoner free, to take us from death and bondage, to life and freedom.against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. Num 21:1food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners. Ps 146:7to bring out the prisoners from the prison, Isa 42:7to release unto the people a prisoner, Matt 27:15Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and Acts 23:18the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Eph 3:1I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you Eph 4:1of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: 2 Tim 1:8now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Philem 1:9

proclaim / proclaimedTo speak out, to tell others, to make something known publicly, to make an official statement concerning a specific subject or event. DTP The disciple is called to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Disciples are to be bold in faith, telling others of God's great love and forgiveness.I will proclaim the name of the LORD Ex 33:19stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. Ex 34:5LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, Ex 34:6which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, Lev 23:2proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all Lev 25:10proclaim in the ears of the people, Judg 7:3but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Prov 12:23to proclaim liberty to the captives, and Isa 61:1To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, Isa 61:2gate of the LORD'S house, and proclaim there this word, Jer 7:2shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. Luke 12:3

profaneTo speak evil of someone with words that are abusive and cruel; through one's words or actions, disrespecting the holy. Can also refer to that which is not sacred or biblical.neither shalt thou profane the name of Lev 18:21sanctuary, and to profane my holy name. Lev 20:3in the temple profane the sabbath, Matt 12:5and for sinners, for unholy and profane, 1 Tim 1:9But shun profane and vain babblings: 2 Tim 2:16

profess / professionTo make known, affirm one's faith to others, to share what one truly believes, to admit or confess to, to give acknowledgement. DTP We need to speak out our faith both to Christ and to those around us. We need to confess our sin before Christ and with our heart affirm our faith openly as a testimony of encouragement to others.I profess this day unto the LORD thy God, that Deut 26:3them will I profess unto them, I never knew you: Matt 7:23Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. Rom 1:22professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Tim 6:12They profess that they know God; but in works Tit 1:16Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Heb 3:1Seeing then that ..., let us hold fast our profession. Heb 4:14Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without Heb 10:23

profit / profitableTo gain advantage, to make money, to get ahead financially. DTP The disciple needs to invest in those things that will bring about profit for all eternity. Sowing seeds of grace and righteousness profits one both here on earth and in heaven.go after vain things, which cannot profit 1 Sam 12:21profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable Job 22:2sinned, and perverted ..., and it profited me not. Job 33:27What profit hath a man of all his labour Eccl 1:3; 5:16was vanity ... there was no profit under the sun. Eccl 2:11the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, Isa 48:17and walked after things that do not profit. Jer 2:8vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. Jer 16:19I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, Acts 20:20but godliness is profitable unto all things, 1 Tim 4:8and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, 2 Tim 3:16Take Mark, ... he is profitable to me for the ministry. 2 Tim 4:11unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me. Philem 1:11