Bible Dictionary and Concordance


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peoplePerson, individuals, society, men and women. DTP God does not come only to us as individuals, but He also speaks and calls out to a group of people. Disciples are to pray, fast, worship and confess their sins, both alone and together. We are called as people with various gifts and ministries, to be part of the body of Christ.
perceive / perceivedTo know or see, to understand, observe, notice, distinguish, recognize, identify. DTP We as disciples need to see and hear the voice of God, to take time to study and look deeply into the Word of God so that we can determine what is right and what is wrong.
perditionA state of eternal punishment or damnation into which unrepentant people pass after death. Today people use this word as a synonym for hell and eternal punishment. It is the final state and place for the wicked. The Bible ascribes the word to two men, Judas Iscariot and to the Antichrist who is the "man of sin". This name was also given to people who demonstrated the various character traits of wickedness.
perfect / perfectedTo be just or whole, to be completely finished in all details, free from flaws. DTP Christ makes us into new creations, allowing us to one day stand before the Father, whole and complete.
perform / performedTo accomplish, to do, to execute, to fulfil, to carry out. DTP The disciple does what he does out of love for Christ. We give up our wills to be Christ's servants so that His will can be accomplished through our lives.
perfume / perfumed / perfumesLiquid typically made from essential oils extracted from flowers and spices, used to impart a pleasant aroma to one's body or clothes. DTP As disciples, we are to be as a sweet-smelling fragrance to the world and to Christ. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: 2 Corinthians 2:15
perish / perishedTo die, pass away, to suffer death ... no more breath or function in the body or brain, come to an end. DTP God desires that none should perish but his goal and purpose for the world is that they would turn to Jesus Christ and have the gift of eternal life. Yes, our physical bodies will die but our spirit, made alive through faith and confession of Christ, will live forever.
persecute / persecuted /persecutionTroubled, annoyed, wronged, mistreated, victimized; to treat cruelly, to cause suffering to another. DTP Disciples are warned by Christ that, as followers of Him, we too will suffer all kinds of persecution when we live for Christ according to the Word of God, the Bible. As in the early days of the church, Christians today are again coming under more and more persecution. In the last days there will be great suffering, sometimes coming even from our own family and friends. We will be persecuted, Christ tells us, for righteousness' sake.
perseveranceSteadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. To be steady and firm, consistent in what we believe and live. DTP The disciple is to watch with all perseverance because our enemy is out to devour, destroy and kill all he can. We are to exercise persistence and determination, being resolute and diligent in our thinking and actions. We are to keep our eyes fixed on Christ who is the author and finisher of our faith.
persuade / persuadedTo cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument. To plead, to earnestly call out with the hope that others may change their minds or change their ways. DTP Disciples are to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the hope that people will be persuaded to make a personal decision to follow Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. We share with others, but the Holy Spirit must do the stirring of the heart; it is up to people to use their free choice to turn from the world of sin and to Christ.
perverseWillfully determined to go counter to what is expected or desired, often continuing to do that which is wrong. The person knows what is right but chooses purposely to do wrong, both in their hearts and through their actions.
pervert / perverteth / pervertedDistortion or corruption of what was first intended. To turn away, to corrupt, to lead others astray; to do things which are not natural or right. Often refers to wicked sexual or perverted activities which are outside of God's created purposes.
pestilence / pestilencesA virulent, devastating, and often deadly infection that rapidly spreads disease across a wide area.
PeterHe was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. This disciple was strongly opinionated in his thoughts and actions. He said he would not deny Christ but subsequently denied Him three times. He was an eyewitness to Christ 3 and 1/2 years of ministry and saw firsthand of His death, resurrection and ascension. He preached on the day of Pentecost and saw the coming of the promised Holy Spirit. He also authored two epistles. He was martyred later in life for his refusal to deny Christ as the living God and Lord of his life.
PETER, book of FirstThis book mainly teaches and encourages the disciples who were going through great times of persecution. Peter conveys a message of hope. It was written around AD 64.
PETER, book of SecondThis book focused on the problem of false teachers, especially those who denied the second coming of Christ. This book has two key words, "know and knowledge". The false teachers were mainly Gnostics who believed the way of salvation came through yet more knowledge. It was written around AD 65.
Pharisee / PhariseesThese people were one of three main religious groups of Judaism; the other two were the Sadducees and the Essenes. At one point it was thought that there were about 6000 members; they wore a special type of clothing that made them stand out to the people around them. Their name means "the separated ones"; they were the strictest of all the groups. They believed in strict adherence to the law and often were haughty and arrogant in nature. They believed that they were the only true interpreters of the word of God. They spent much time attacking Christ and His teaching; Christ did not show much mercy to them, calling them "the blind who lead the blind".
PHILEMON, book ofThis book was written by Paul and concerns itself with Philemon and the runaway slave Onesimus. This slave had become converted and Paul asks Philemon to pledge that he would forgive Onesimus. Onesimus had taken some of his master's money. But Paul tells Philemon that if he cannot forgive Onesimus, Paul would repay it all. It was written around AD 60 from a Roman prison.
PHILIPPIANS, book ofThis book is a very personal letter from Paul to the Philippian church. This was the first church (in Macedonia - modern day Europe) that Paul had planted; it consisted of mainly Gentile believers. The main emphasis of this letter is "joy" or "rejoicing, these words are used 16 times. Paul taught on many different doctrines such as the person and work of Christ, justification by faith, and about the second coming of Christ. It was written around AD 61 from a Roman prison.
phylacteriesThis was a little leather box that was strapped to the forehead (sometimes called a frontlet) and another was strapped onto the left arm. In the leather box there were four Scriptures written out from the Old Testament. Ex 13:1-10, 11-16; Deut 6:4-9; 11:3-21.
physician / physiciansA medical doctor, doctor of medicine, one who prescribes medicines to the sick and dying. (Luke was a physician and was a close companion to the apostle Paul). DTP It is very important to remember that Jesus Christ is our Great Physician. It is by His stripes we ae healed.
pilgrims / pilgrimageA sojourner who journeys, especially a long distance, to some sacred place. DTP The disciple is one who is on a journey on earth traveling to heaven. The Word of God is our road map and the Holy Spirit is our guide and helper. (See Heb 11:13-16.)
pinnacleOften a tall thin spire built on the roof of a church; also a high point on a rock or mountain top. The pinnacle of the temple was the place that Satan took Jesus where he tried to tempt Him.
plague / plaguesEpidemic, outbreak of sickness, pandemic, scourge, fast moving disease, infection, pestilence often claiming many lives. The book of Exodus records various types of plagues that came upon the people of Egypt. There were ten of them: 1) water to blood, 2) frogs, 3) lice, 4) flies, 5) murrain of cattle, 6) boils or sores, 7) hail, 8) locus, 9) darkness, 10) death of the firstborn.
plant / plantedPlacing a seed in a growth medium, to give something opportunity to grow, to come alive. A living organism such as a tree, shrub, grass, or herb. DTP Christ Jesus desires to plant us as "seeds" so that we may grow and mature, producing fruit for His glory. God is a planter, the Creator of the heavens and earth; what He has planted is, still today, bearing fruit.