Apostolic (2 Occurrences)

...APOSTOLIC AGE. ... For further details see the separate articles, especially MINISTRY; NEW TESTAMENT CANON; and (for life in the Apostolic Age) SPIRITUAL GIFTS. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apostolic.htm - 17k

Sub-apostolic

Sub-apostolic. << Subapostolic, Sub-apostolic. Subas >>. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC. lit'-er ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sub-apostolic.htm - 38k

Fathers (572 Occurrences)

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia APOSTOLIC FATHERS. ... See SUB-APOSTOLIC LITERATURE. APOSTOLIC FATHERS, EPISTLES OF. See SUB-APOSTOLIC LITERATURE. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/fathers.htm - 39k

Elder (34 Occurrences)

... to such as have the experience and dignity which age confers; as, the elders of Israel; the elders of the synagogue; the elders in the apostolic church. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elder.htm - 27k

Presbyter

... mother-church at Jerusalem, formed after the pattern of the synagogue, might well have offered to the churches formed elsewhere under apostolic preaching the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/presbyter.htm - 14k

Charity (29 Occurrences)

... char'-i-ti (agape): 1. A New Word 2. A New Ideal 3. An Apostolic Term 4. Latin Equivalents 5. English Translation 6. Inward Motive 7. Character 8. Ultimate ... biblethesaurus.org/c/charity.htm - 23k

Apostolical

... 1. (a.) Pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an Apostolical mission; the apostolic age. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apostolical.htm - 7k

Presbytery (1 Occurrence)

... mother-church at Jerusalem, formed after the pattern of the synagogue, might well have offered to the churches formed elsewhere under apostolic preaching the ... biblethesaurus.org/p/presbytery.htm - 14k

Agape

... In opposition to this view it has been strongly urged by some modern critical scholars that in the apostolic age the Lord's Supper was not distinguished from ... biblethesaurus.org/a/agape.htm - 15k

Parousia

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PAROUSIA. pa-roo'-zhi-a: I. THE APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE 1. Terms 2. Data and Sources 3. Consistency 4. Meaning of the Symbolism II. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parousia.htm - 36k

Ministry (44 Occurrences)

... This distinction between two different kinds of "ministry" which appears at the very beginning is seen to exist all through the apostolic church and beyond it ... biblethesaurus.org/m/ministry.htm - 51k

Matthew (5 Occurrences)

... and equivalent to Theodore. Before his call to the apostolic office, according to Matthew 9:9, his name was Levi. The identity of ... biblethesaurus.org/m/matthew.htm - 38k

Apostles'

... Though not, as the long-current legend of its origin affirmed, the direct work of the Apostles, it has its roots in apostolic times, and embodies, with much ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apostles'.htm - 20k

Creed

... Though not, as the long-current legend of its origin affirmed, the direct work of the Apostles, it has its roots in apostolic times, and embodies, with much ... biblethesaurus.org/c/creed.htm - 43k

Subapostolic

... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC. lit'-er-a-tur, sub-ap-os-tol'-ik (Christian): I. EPISTLE OF CLEMENT TO ... biblethesaurus.org/s/subapostolic.htm - 38k

Zealot (4 Occurrences)

... But the second is of no account, since the Philip-Bartholomew connection in the Synoptists occurs merely in the apostolic lists, while in John it is narrative. ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zealot.htm - 12k

Nicolaitans (2 Occurrences)

... given in Scripture. 2. References: Reference to them is frequent in post-apostolic literature. According to Irenaeus (Adv. Haer., i ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicolaitans.htm - 10k

Widow (71 Occurrences)

... 16). Some try to find proof in this passage of that ecclesiastical order of widows mentioned in post-apostolic writings. See LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/w/widow.htm - 31k

Immaculate

... The ordinary and only tenable argument is that the ecclesiastical promulgation and acceptance of the doctrine prove its apostolic origin (see Catholic ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immaculate.htm - 16k

Iconium (6 Occurrences)

... 2. In Apostolic Period: In the apostolic period, Iconium was one of the chief cities in the southern part of the Roman province Galatia, and it probably ... biblethesaurus.org/i/iconium.htm - 12k

Catholic

... kath'-o-lik (epistolai katholikai): In distinction from the apostolic or Pauline epistles which were addressed to individual churches or persons, the term ... biblethesaurus.org/c/catholic.htm - 9k

Canaanite (74 Occurrences)

... But the second is of no account, since the Philip-Bartholomew connection in the Synoptists occurs merely in the apostolic lists, while in John it is narrative. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/canaanite.htm - 36k

Catechist

... The first apostolic preaching and teaching was to convince the hearers that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Saviour of the world. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/catechist.htm - 12k

Cananaean (2 Occurrences)

... But the second is of no account, since the Philip-Bartholomew connection in the Synoptists occurs merely in the apostolic lists, while in John it is narrative. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cananaean.htm - 10k

Catechumen

... The first apostolic preaching and teaching was to convince the hearers that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Saviour of the world. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/catechumen.htm - 12k

Ransom (46 Occurrences)

... Cases (2) Redemption Money-the Firstborn (3) Connection with Sacrifice (4) Typical Reference to the Messiah 3. The Psalms and Job 4. Apostolic Teaching 5. To ... biblethesaurus.org/r/ransom.htm - 43k

Theology

... In this latter work, he summarized the doctrine of the Redeemer, while the former presented the doctrinal teaching of the apostolic writers in such wise as to ... biblethesaurus.org/t/theology.htm - 95k

General (9 Occurrences)

... III. ORIGIN 1. Reverence for Apostles 2. Pious Curiosity 3. Apostolic Authority Desired 4. Interests of Local Churches IV. SOURCES ... biblethesaurus.org/g/general.htm - 49k

Conception (6 Occurrences)

... The ordinary and only tenable argument is that the ecclesiastical promulgation and acceptance of the doctrine prove its apostolic origin (see Catholic ... biblethesaurus.org/c/conception.htm - 19k

Philosophy (1 Occurrence)

... 1) Of Nature (2) Of History (3) Post-exilic (4) Alexandrian 4. Philosophy in the New Testament (1) The Teaching of Jesus Christ (2) Apostolic Teaching (3 ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philosophy.htm - 27k

Cup (86 Occurrences)

... The use of the word "cup" for the sacrament shows how prominent was the part which the cup had in the Lord's Supper in apostolic times. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/cup.htm - 41k

Sabbath (126 Occurrences)

... We know for a fact that the first day of the week has been observed from apostolic times, and the necessary conclusion is, that it was observed by the apostles ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sabbath.htm - 86k

Teaching (372 Occurrences)

... EXTRA-BIBLICAL TEACHING V. NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY 1. Christ's Life 2. Apostolic Labors 3. General Considerations A rich variety of words is employed in the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/teaching.htm - 62k

Teacher (103 Occurrences)

... EXTRA-BIBLICAL TEACHING V. NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY 1. Christ's Life 2. Apostolic Labors 3. General Considerations A rich variety of words is employed in the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/teacher.htm - 61k

Timothy (28 Occurrences)

... This was at an early period in Paul's apostolic career, and it is pleasing to find that to the end of the apostle's life Timothy was faithful to him. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/timothy.htm - 38k

Teach (172 Occurrences)

... EXTRA-BIBLICAL TEACHING V. NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY 1. Christ's Life 2. Apostolic Labors 3. General Considerations A rich variety of words is employed in the ... biblethesaurus.org/t/teach.htm - 65k

Nonimmersionist

... symbolized in baptism. No definite information is given of the mode in which baptism was administered in apostolic times. Such phrases ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nonimmersionist.htm - 38k

Non-immersionist

... symbolized in baptism. No definite information is given of the mode in which baptism was administered in apostolic times. Such phrases ... biblethesaurus.org/n/non-immersionist.htm - 38k

Eucharist

... POST-APOSTOLIC CHURCH 1. Guidance by the Holy Spirit 2. The Early Fathers (1) Ignatian Epistles (2) Justin Martyr (3) Irenaeus (4) Cyprian VIII. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eucharist.htm - 38k

Sermon (1 Occurrence)

... In their view the Sermon is either a free compilation by the evangelists or a product of apostolic teaching and oral tradition. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sermon.htm - 39k

Supper (17 Occurrences)

... POST-APOSTOLIC CHURCH 1. Guidance by the Holy Spirit 2. The Early Fathers (1) Ignatian Epistles (2) Justin Martyr (3) Irenaeus (4) Cyprian VIII. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/supper.htm - 44k

Triune

... See further, BAPTISM; LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC, II, 5. LITERATURE. James Quinter, Triune Immersion as the Apostolic Form of Christian ... biblethesaurus.org/t/triune.htm - 13k

View (86 Occurrences)

... symbolized in baptism. No definite information is given of the mode in which baptism was administered in apostolic times. Such phrases ... biblethesaurus.org/v/view.htm - 81k

Trine

... See further, BAPTISM; LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC, II, 5. LITERATURE. James Quinter, Triune Immersion as the Apostolic Form of Christian ... biblethesaurus.org/t/trine.htm - 14k

Immersion

... See further, BAPTISM; LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC, II, 5. LITERATURE. James Quinter, Triune Immersion as the Apostolic Form of Christian ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immersion.htm - 14k

Synoptic

... ORDER OF EVENTS AND TIME OF HAPPENINGS IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS 1. Range of Apostolic Witness 2. Bearing on Order 3. Time of Happenings V. DATING OF THE ... biblethesaurus.org/s/synoptic.htm - 38k

Bishop (4 Occurrences)

... In apostolic times, it is quite manifest that there was no difference as to order between bishops and elders or presbyters (Acts 20:17-28; 1 Peter 5:1, 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bishop.htm - 40k

Gnosticism

... Nevertheless its leaven was actually working, as will immediately be seen, and constituted a most serious peril in the apostolic church. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gnosticism.htm - 38k

Biblical

... In this latter work, he summarized the doctrine of the Redeemer, while the former presented the doctrinal teaching of the apostolic writers in such wise as to ... biblethesaurus.org/b/biblical.htm - 45k

Gifts (144 Occurrences)

... and Junias (Romans 16:7). From the Didache (xi.4;) we learn that the ministry of apostles was continued in the church into the sub-apostolic age (see LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gifts.htm - 61k

Borrowing (1 Occurrence)

... to the facts about the empty tomb and the risen body, which are so prominent in the New Testament, and which form an essential part of the apostolic witness. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/borrowing.htm - 52k

Spiritual (42 Occurrences)

... and Junias (Romans 16:7). From the Didache (xi.4;) we learn that the ministry of apostles was continued in the church into the sub-apostolic age (see LITERATURE ... biblethesaurus.org/s/spiritual.htm - 51k

Age (404 Occurrences)

...APOSTOLIC AGE. ... For further details see the separate articles, especially MINISTRY; NEW TESTAMENT CANON; and (for life in the Apostolic Age) SPIRITUAL GIFTS. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/age.htm - 56k

Church (110 Occurrences)

... There is no clear instance of its being used for a place of meeting or of worship, although in post-apostolic times it early received this meaning. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/church.htm - 89k

Christian (41 Occurrences)

... The ordinary self-designations of the apostolic age are "believers" (Acts 5:14 1 Timothy 4:12), "saints" (Acts 9:13, 12, 41 Romans 1:7), "brethren" (Acts 6:3 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/christian.htm - 29k

Flame (61 Occurrences)

...Apostolic Doctrine: Deity Affirmed 11. The Fourth Gospel: Deity, Preexistence, etc. ... On this subject there was no division of opinion in the apostolic church. ... biblethesaurus.org/f/flame.htm - 61k

Offices (14 Occurrences)

... 4. Mutual Confirmations of the Synoptics 5. The Dual Outgrowth of Sacrifice, the Victim and Sacrificer 6. Christ's Priesthood in the Apostolic Ministry and ... biblethesaurus.org/o/offices.htm - 43k

Galatians (2 Occurrences)

... (1) He defends his apostolic authority (1:11-19; 2:1-14); (2) shows ... No breath of suspicion as to the authorship, integrity or apostolic authority of the Ep. ... biblethesaurus.org/g/galatians.htm - 43k

Philemon (2 Occurrences)

... "It exhibits the apostle in a new light. He throws off as far as possible his apostolic dignity and his fatherly authority over his converts. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philemon.htm - 17k

Pastoral

... 4) the "most decisive" of all the arguments against the Pauline authorship-so writes Dr. AC McGiffert (A History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age, 402)-is ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pastoral.htm - 39k

Son (25967 Occurrences)

...Apostolic Doctrine: Deity Affirmed 11. The Fourth Gospel: Deity, Preexistence, etc. ... On this subject there was no division of opinion in the apostolic church. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/son.htm - 48k

Lord's (548 Occurrences)

... 2. Post-Apostolic: "Lord's day" in the New Testament occurs only in Revelation 1:10, but in the post-apostolic literature we have the following references ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lord's.htm - 88k

Canon

... in the life of Jesus or to the reading of the epistle of an apostle began the "authorization" of the traditions concerning Jesus and the apostolic writings. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/canon.htm - 68k

I-iii

... Justin, 1 Apol., 67), before the attempt was made to bring together, and take formal account of, all the books which enjoyed apostolic authority (see CANON OF ... biblethesaurus.org/i/i-iii.htm - 31k

Sacraments

... church from the recollection of intercourse with Jesus at table, and the necessity felt for recalling His death, is precluded" (Weizsacker, Apostolic Age, II ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sacraments.htm - 19k

Introduction (3 Occurrences)

... Justin, 1 Apol., 67), before the attempt was made to bring together, and take formal account of, all the books which enjoyed apostolic authority (see CANON OF ... biblethesaurus.org/i/introduction.htm - 33k

King (25505 Occurrences)

... Claim to Be King (2) Christ's Acceptance of the Title (3) Christ Charged and Condemned as King (4) The Witness of the Resurrection and of Apostolic Preaching (5 ... biblethesaurus.org/k/king.htm - 64k

Philippi (8 Occurrences)

... She accepted the apostolic message and was baptized with her household (Acts 16:15), and insisted that Paul and his companions should accept her hospitality ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philippi.htm - 36k

Pharisees (86 Occurrences)

... at First with Hasmoneans, but Later Abandon Them 2. Change of Name 3. Later Fortunes of the Sect 4. In New Testament Times 5. In Post-apostolic Times II. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pharisees.htm - 66k

Agrapha

... and its context. "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath" is of apostolic not evangelic origin (Ephesians 4:26). "Anger destroys ... biblethesaurus.org/a/agrapha.htm - 21k

Second (2060 Occurrences)

... 2. External Evidence: Externally, the testimony of the sub-apostolic age, though not so frequent or precise as in the case of 1 Corinthians, is still ... biblethesaurus.org/s/second.htm - 96k

Justification (6 Occurrences)

... LATER DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOCTRINE 1. Apostolic and Early Church Fathers 2. Council of Trent 3. Luther 4. Schleiermacher 5. Meaning and Message to the Modern ... biblethesaurus.org/j/justification.htm - 43k

James (40 Occurrences)

... If this be the same as Simon Zelotes, it would explain why he and James (ie as being brothers) were coupled together in the apostolic lists of Luke and Acts. ... biblethesaurus.org/j/james.htm - 78k

Gift (148 Occurrences)

... 1 Corinthians 14 in making the tongues foreign languages, although the ability to use such languages is not said to have become a permanent apostolic endowment ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gift.htm - 59k

Virgin (62 Occurrences)

... IV. The Critical Question. 1. Basis of Virgin-Birth Statement: The infancy narratives evidently stand somewhat apart from the main body of apostolic testimony. ... biblethesaurus.org/v/virgin.htm - 64k

Worship (332 Occurrences)

... There are no references to yearly Christian festivals, though the wide observance in the sub-apostolic period of the Jewish Passover, with references to the ... biblethesaurus.org/w/worship.htm - 66k

Birth (357 Occurrences)

... IV. The Critical Question. 1. Basis of Virgin-Birth Statement: The infancy narratives evidently stand somewhat apart from the main body of apostolic testimony. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/birth.htm - 71k

Apocryphal

... III. ORIGIN 1. Reverence for Apostles 2. Pious Curiosity 3. Apostolic Authority Desired 4. Interests of Local Churches IV. SOURCES ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apocryphal.htm - 101k

Magus

... The chief sources of the legendary history of Simon Magus are the collection of writings known as The Clementines (see LITERATURE, SUB-APOSTOLIC; PETER, THE ... biblethesaurus.org/m/magus.htm - 23k

Heaven (653 Occurrences)

... III. THE IDEA IN HISTORY 1. Apostolic and Post-apostolic Age 2. Early Christian Centuries 3. Reformation Period 4. Later Ideas IV. ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heaven.htm - 72k