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94761 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4a.29
… had faith enough to believe the Scriptures, yet was foolish enough to think that he could thwart God’s purpose. Guided by the star, which anew appeared, the …
94762 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4b.28
… his faith with further self-disclosure. Nathanael had believed on comparatively slight evidence; he would see greater things: heavens opened, and the angels …
94763 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4b.33
… enduring faith ( John 2:23 - 25 )--but the special act by which He signalized His appearance was His public cleansing of the temple from the irreligious trafficking …
94764 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4b.44
… his faithfulness in reproving Herod Antipas for taking his brother Philip’s wife (compare John 3:24; Matthew 14:3 - 5 parallel). It seems most natural to connect …
94765 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.8
… had faith to receive the word of Jesus ( John 4:50 ), and on his way home received tidings of his son’s recovery. The nobleman, with his whole household, was won for …
94766 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.43
… his faith, "If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean." The man’s apparent want of importunity was the very essence of his importunity. Jesus, moved by his earnestness …
94767 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.47
… their faith, responded to their wish. But, first, that the spiritual and temporal might be set in their right relations, and the attitude of His hearers be tested …
94768 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.105
… its faith. The centurion felt he was not worthy that Jesus should come under his roof, but let Jesus speak the word only, and his servant would be healed. "I have …
94769 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.113
… His faithful follower misjudged. His was no fickle spirit. Jesus nobly vindicated him as a prophet and more than a prophet; yea, a man than whom a greater had …
94770 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.119
Her faith saved her and she was dismissed in peace. But again the question arose, "Who is this that even forgiveth sins?" Luke introduces here ( Luke 8:1 - 4 ) a second …
94771 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.142
… of faith, rebuked wind and waves ("Peace, be still"). Immediately there was a great calm. It was a new revelation to the disciples of the majesty of their Master. "Who …
94772 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.148
… ruler’s faith, though real, was not equal to the centurion’s, who believed that Jesus could heal without being present.
94773 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c1.152
… ; her faith was blended with superstition; but Jesus, reading the heart, gave her the benefit she desired. It was His will, however, that, for her own good, the woman …
94774 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.12
… , his faith failed, and he began to sink. Jesus, with gentle chiding, caught him, and assisted him back into the boat. Once again the sea was calmed, and the disciples …
94775 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.14
… through faith, Mark 6:56 ), if men were to have eternal life. Jesus of set purpose had put His doctrine in a strong, testing manner. The time had come when His hearers …
94776 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.40
… , Peter’s faith had attained a height not reached before. The confession embodies two truths: (1) the Divinity, (2) the Messiahship, of the Son of man. Jesus did honor …
94777 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.46
b) Faith’s Entreaty and Its Answer:
94778 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.47
… of faith; none the less did their discomfiture afford a handle to the gainsayers, who were not slow to take advantage of it ( Mark 9:14 ). The man’s appeal was now …
94779 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.76
… of faith in Himself ( John 9:35 - 38 ).
94780 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Jesus Christ, 4c2.79
… a faithful shepherd ought to be. The highest proof of His love is that, as the Good Shepherd, He lays down His life for the sheep (10:11,15,17). This laying down of …