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• Marburg Colloquy

  [History]

  The Marburg Colloquy was a theological disputation convened by Philip I of Hesse at Marburg Castle in October 1529. Luther and Zwingli met in an effort to narrow their differences over the Lord's Supper, but they ultimately failed to agree on how Christ is present in the sacrament.

• 2 Kings 25

  [Bible]

  The final chapter of 2 Kings, recording the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonian siege, the burning of the temple, the carrying away of the people of Judah into captivity, the assassination of the governor Gedaliah, and the release of the captive king Jehoiachin from prison.

• Term of Office for Elders

  [Christian Life]

  The term of office for elders is the period during which an elder holds and exercises office in the church. Korean Presbyterian churches often regard the eldership as a lifelong office, with elders serving until a mandatory retirement age. Some churches also hold periodic votes of confidence in which the congregation decides whether an elder should continue in active service.

• 1 Corinthians 2

  [Bible]

  1 Corinthians 2 is the chapter in which Paul recalls that in Corinth he preached only Christ crucified rather than relying on eloquent speech, and explains that God's hidden wisdom can be known only through the Holy Spirit.

• Conaniah

  [People]

  Conaniah was the chief Levite who took charge of the offerings, tithes, and dedicated things gathered in the temple storerooms during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He appears in 2 Chronicles 31:12–13.

• Providence

  [Doctrine & Theology]

  Providence is the Christian doctrine that God preserves and governs the world he created and guides it according to his will. Many Protestant denominations confess it in common, though traditions differ in explaining how it relates to human freedom.

• Temple in Jerusalem

  [Bible]

  The Temple in Jerusalem was the central building for the worship of God built by ancient Israel in Jerusalem. First built by Solomon, it was rebuilt after its destruction by the Babylonians and was finally destroyed by the Roman army in AD 70.

• Second Epistle to Timothy

  [Bible]

  The Second Epistle to Timothy is a book of the New Testament, traditionally understood as a letter written by the apostle Paul from prison to his disciple Timothy. Together with First Timothy and Titus, it is known as one of the Pastoral Epistles.

• Interdenominational

  [Denominations]

  Interdenominational means "going beyond denominations." The term describes Christian activities, organizations, and gatherings that are not bound to any particular denomination or church body, or in which several denominations participate together.

• Far East Broadcasting Company (Korea)

  [Institutions]

  The Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) is an interdenominational Protestant missionary radio broadcaster in South Korea that went on the air in Incheon in 1956. It is known for domestic gospel broadcasting and for its "northern mission" broadcasts aimed at communist countries such as North Korea, China, and Russia.

• John 1:1

  [Bible Verses]

  John 1:1, the opening verse of the Gospel of John, declares that the Word, who existed in the beginning, was with God and was God. As a principal text for the deity of Jesus, it has long been disputed between proponents of the doctrine of the Trinity and groups that reject that doctrine and translate the verse differently.

• Melchizedek

  [People]

  Melchizedek is the king of Salem and "priest of the most high God" who appears in Genesis 14. He blessed Abraham and received a tithe from him, and the New Testament book of Hebrews presents him as a figure who illuminates the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

• Ephesians 1:11

  [Bible Verses]

  A verse from the opening doxology of Ephesians in which Paul states that in Christ believers have become God's inheritance, according to the purpose of God, who works all things after the counsel of His own will. It is frequently cited in discussions of predestination and divine sovereignty.

• Titus 3:5

  [Bible Verses]

  A verse stating that salvation comes not from human works of righteousness but from God's mercy, and that it was accomplished "by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost." It is frequently cited in discussions of salvation by grace and of the relationship between baptism and regeneration.

• Ephesians 5:19-21

  [Bible Verses]

  This passage describes how being filled with the Spirit (5:18) is expressed through song, thanksgiving, and mutual submission. It is often cited as a basis for worship music, and interpreters differ over how the "submitting yourselves one to another" of verse 21 relates to the instructions to wives and husbands that follow.

• Ephesians 4:28

  [Bible Verses]

  Ephesians 4:28 urges the person who stole to stop stealing and to work honestly with his own hands so that he will have something to share with those in need. The verse depicts a turn from a life of taking to a life of sharing and is frequently cited in discussions of the work ethic and almsgiving.

• Isaiah 55:10–11

  [Bible Verses]

  A passage declaring that God's word, like the rain and snow that make the earth bring forth fruit, does not return void but accomplishes his purpose. It is frequently cited in discussions of the power of the word and of confidence in preaching and evangelism.

• 1 John 4:9–12

  [Bible Verses]

  A passage in First John stating that God's love was revealed when He sent His Son into the world as the propitiation for our sins, and that those who have received this love ought to love one another. It is frequently cited in discussions of the definition of love, the understanding of the atonement, and "perfected love."

• Ezekiel 9:4

  [Bible Verses]

  A verse in Ezekiel's vision in which God commands a man clothed in linen to set a mark upon the foreheads of those who sigh and cry over the abominations committed in Jerusalem. The scene depicts people who are protected in the midst of judgment, and it is often read alongside the "seal on the forehead" in the Book of Revelation.

• 1 John 4:2–3

  [Bible Verses]

  This passage presents the confession that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh as the criterion distinguishing the Spirit of God from the spirit of antichrist. It is frequently cited as a basis for confessing the Incarnation and for discerning spirits.