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93881 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Prophecy.3 (Matthew G. Easton)
… perpetuate faith in his coming, and to prepare the world for that event. But there are many subordinate and intermediate prophecies also which hold an important …
93882 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Proportion of faith.1 (Matthew G. Easton)
Proportion of faith
93883 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Proportion of faith.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… of faith — ( Romans 12:6 ). Paul says here that each one was to exercise his gift of prophecy, i.e., of teaching, “according to the proportion of faith.” The meaning is, that …
93884 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Proportion of faith.3 (Matthew G. Easton)
… of faith.”
93885 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Rainbow.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… divine faithfulness ( Genesis 9:12-17 ). It existed indeed before, but it was then constituted as a sign of the covenant. Others, however (as Delitzsch, Commentary …
93886 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Rehoboam.4 (Matthew G. Easton)
… remained faithful to him. Benjamin was reckoned along with Judah, and these two tribes formed the southern kingdom, with Jerusalem as its capital; while the …
93887 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Resurrection of Christ.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… , our faith is vain ( 1 Corinthians 15:14 ). The whole of the New Testament revelation rests on this as an historical fact. On the day of Pentecost Peter argued the …
93888 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Romans, Epistle to the.6 (Matthew G. Easton)
… by faith ( Romans 1:16-11:36 ) on the ground of the imputed righteousness of Christ. He shows that salvation is all of grace, and only of grace. This main section of …
93889 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Ruth The Book of.5 (Matthew G. Easton)
“Brief as this book is, and simple as is its story, it is remarkably rich in examples of faith, patience, industry, and kindness, nor less so in indications of the care which God takes of those who put their trust in him.”
93890 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Samuel.3 (Matthew G. Easton)
… and faith. The Lord revealed himself now in divers manners to Samuel, and his fame and his influence increased throughout the land as of one divinely called …
93891 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Sanctification.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… :13 ). Faith is instrumental in securing sanctification, inasmuch as it (1) secures union to Christ ( Galatians 2:20 ), and (2) brings the believer into living contact …
93892 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Sarah.3 (Matthew G. Easton)
In the allegory of Galatians 4:22-31 she is the type of the “Jerusalem which is above.” She is also mentioned as Sara in Hebrews 11:11 among the Old Testament worthies, who “all died in faith.” (See ABRAHAM .)
93893 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Saviour.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… salvation.” Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ secures to the sinner a personal interest in the work of redemption. Salvation is redemption made effectual to …
93894 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Schoolmaster.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… faith in Christ by producing convictions of guilt and helplessness. The office of the pedagogue ceased when “faith came”, i.e., the object of that faith, the …
93895 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Shield.3 (Matthew G. Easton)
Used figuratively of God and of earthly princes as the defenders of their people ( Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalm 33:20; Psalm 84:11 ). Faith is compared to a shield ( Ephesians 6:16 ).
93896 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Simon.8 (Matthew G. Easton)
… the faith under the preaching of Philip the deacon and evangelist ( Acts 8:12, Acts 8:13 ). His profession was, however, soon found to be hollow. His conduct called …
93897 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Sin-offering.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… of faith to the perfect sacrifice of Christ is the one way that lies open for the sinner’s attainment of pardon and restoration to peace. And then in the sacrifice …
93898 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Sosthenes.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… the faith ( 1 Corinthians 1:1 ).
93899 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Spies.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… and faithful. All their appeals and remonstrances were in vain. Moses announced that as a punishment for their rebellion they must now wander in the wilderness …
93900 Easton’s Bible Dictionary, p. Star, Morning.2 (Matthew G. Easton)
… his faithful ones, he “promises that he will give to them himself, that he will give to them himself, that he will impart to them his own glory and a share in his …