Bible Dictionary and Concordance


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trustTo have a firm belief in the utter reliability of someone or something; to accept the truth of a statement or testimony; to commit something of value to another and have confidence that they will carefully look after it. DTP The hymnist said, "to trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus". Trust is associated with a strong faith; as disciples, we trust Jesus and have put our complete faith in Him alone.
truth / truthful In accordance with fact and reality. To be honest, upright, to be pure and honest concerning things said and done. DTP The Bible teaches that it is the truth that sets us free. The enemy comes to steal and deceive, to blind us to the real truth. We need to be disciples of truth; we come to the Father to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
TULIPRefers to the doctrines of John Calvin; the word tulip is an acrostic with each letter representing a different theological teaching. Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace and Perseverance of the saints. This teaching was adopted by the Synod of Dort in 1618 AD.
turn / turnedTo go in another direction, to change one's thinking and actions, to turn from wickedness to righteousness. DTP For disciples, our journey requires many turns as we travel but we do have help. The word of God is our true map, Jesus is a light unto our feet. The Holy Spirit guides in our understanding of what the will of the father is for our lives. We need not be afraid of change as long as it is led by our great shepherd, Jesus Christ.
twain /twoDual or double. DTP Two are always better than one because they can support and encourage one another. When one is weak, the other can lift him up. When man and woman marry the Bible tells us that the two will become one flesh. When we confess our sin and, in faith, accept Christ Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, we become one with Him.
twelve, theThis is a shortened name for the twelve Apostles or the twelve disciples.
two-edgeTwo sided, like a sword, can cut from either side. DTP The sword of the word and the Holy Spirit can cut and separate all things and has the power to pierce deep into our hearts.
typologyA way of thinking or seeing events and persons of the past as a prefiguring, a symbol or example of something that concerns our present time. A teaching from historical lives or events which helps us relate with some of the things we may be facing or struggling with today. A past happening that gives light and teaching to us today. The Old Testament is often looked for teaching examples providing truths which can help us better understand the New Testament, as well as to shed light on what a disciple faces today in his walk with Christ here on earth. That is why all Scripture is profitable for the disciple of Christ (see 2 Tim 3:16-17).