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Cities of Refuge
[Bible]The cities of refuge were six towns designated by Old Testament law where a person who had killed someone unintentionally could escape blood vengeance, stand trial, and receive protection. Three were located east of the Jordan River and three west of it.
Faith Chapter
[Bible]The "Faith Chapter" is a common name for Hebrews 11. After defining faith, the chapter recounts in turn what Old Testament figures, from Abel to the prophets, did "by faith."
Seleucid Dynasty
[History]The Seleucid dynasty was a Hellenistic dynasty founded after the death of Alexander the Great by Seleucus I, one of his generals. It ruled Syria and Mesopotamia from about 312 BC to 64 BC and governed Judea during the intertestamental period.
Nonviolence
[Doctrine & Theology]Nonviolence is a religious and ethical position that seeks to resist evil and injustice without the use of violence. In Christianity it is grounded in Jesus' teaching on love of enemies. Denominations differ on the extent to which war and the use of force may be permitted.
Jeremiah 19
[Bible]Jeremiah 19 is the chapter in which Jeremiah buys a potter's earthen bottle and breaks it in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, proclaiming that Jerusalem will be destroyed beyond repair because of its idolatry and child sacrifice.
New Believer
[Church Offices]A new believer is a person who has recently begun attending and registered with a church, or a church member who has only recently come to faith. Korean Protestant churches also use the terms "new family member" and "new fellow member" for such persons.
Online Worship
[Worship & Rites]Online worship is a form of worship in which a church streams or broadcasts its service over the internet or other media, allowing members to participate through a screen rather than gathering in a church building. It is also known as remote worship or video worship.
Evangelism
[Christian Life]Evangelism is the work of making the gospel of Jesus Christ known to those who do not yet believe and inviting them to faith. It takes various forms, including street evangelism, relational evangelism, and door-to-door evangelism.
Divorce and Remarriage
[Controversies]Divorce and remarriage is the question of whether Scripture permits divorce and remarriage, and if so, under what circumstances. It also bears on whether ministers should officiate at the remarriage of church members and whether divorced ministers may serve.
1 Corinthians 13:4–7
[Bible Verses]First Corinthians 13:4–7 is a passage that begins "Charity suffereth long, and is kind" and uses fifteen verbs to describe what love does and does not do. It is the passage most frequently read at weddings, yet commentators often point out that it was originally addressed to a church quarreling over spiritual gifts.
Galatians 6:7
[Bible Verses]Galatians 6:7 reads, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." The verse is widely known for the principle that one reaps what one sows, though its use as a formula for karma or material blessing has drawn criticism.
1 Corinthians 6:11
[Bible Verses]A verse in which Paul tells the Corinthian believers that, in contrast to their sinful past, they have already been washed, sanctified, and justified. It is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between justification and sanctification, the verse's connection to baptism, and the transformation of life.
Romans 14:6–8
[Bible Verses]Romans 14:6–8 is a passage Paul wrote to the church in Rome, which was divided over questions of food and the observance of days. In it he confesses that believers belong to the Lord whether they live or die. The passage is cited as a basis for forbearance among believers and is frequently read as a word of comfort at funerals.
3 John 1:3–4
[Bible Verses]Third John 1:3–4 is the passage in which the elder rejoices at hearing that Gaius walks "in the truth" and declares, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." Because it speaks of the unity of faith and life, it is frequently cited in pastoral ministry and in the Christian nurture of children.
Luke 7:22
[Bible Verses]Luke 7:22 is the verse in which Jesus answers the imprisoned John the Baptist's question of whether he is "he that should come" by pointing to acts of healing and to the preaching of the gospel, works that recall the prophecies of Isaiah. The verse is frequently cited in discussions of Jesus' messiahship, divine healing, and the gospel preached to the poor.
Thaddaeus
[People]Thaddaeus was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. The Gospels of Matthew and Mark call him "Thaddaeus," while the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts record him as "Judas the son of James." The two names are commonly understood to refer to the same person.
Seth
[People]Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve. Born in place of Abel, whom Cain had killed, he stands at the head of the genealogy in Genesis 5 that leads to Noah.
Isaiah 43:1–2
[Bible Verses]A passage in which God, as Creator and Redeemer, tells Israel in Babylonian exile to "fear not" and promises to be with them even through water and fire. It is frequently cited as a word of comfort for those undergoing trials.
Apostasy
[Doctrine & Theology]Apostasy is the public abandonment or denial of the Christian faith by a person who once professed it. Denominations differ on whether a true believer can commit apostasy.
Talent Market
[Christian Life]A talent market is an event held in the Sunday schools of Korean churches at which children spend "talents," a play currency earned through attendance, Scripture memorization, evangelism, and similar activities, on snacks or school supplies.