Belief (61 Occurrences)

... upon word or testimony; partial or full assurance without positive knowledge or absolute certainty; persuasion; conviction; confidence; as, belief of a ...BELIEF. ... biblethesaurus.org/b/belief.htm - 23k

Dogma

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A statement of religious belief set forth by a church or council; a tenet; a doctrine. 2. (n.) A ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dogma.htm - 10k

Delusion (12 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) A mistaken belief; as, a delusion of grandeur. ... 3. (n.) That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/delusion.htm - 11k

Atheism

... There is indeed a belief in a first cause, in force, in motion, in a certain aggregation of materials producing life, but the Divine Being as taught by theism ... biblethesaurus.org/a/atheism.htm - 13k

Immortal (3 Occurrences)

... Romans 1:23 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary-Need of Definition and Distinction 2. Biblical Conception I. THE NATURAL BELIEF 1. Its Origin 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immortal.htm - 33k

Curse (211 Occurrences)

... The use of magic and spells of all kinds is based on the belief that it is possible to enlist the support of the superhuman beings with whom the universe ... biblethesaurus.org/c/curse.htm - 46k

Immortality (6 Occurrences)

... Romans 1:23 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Timothy 1:17): 1. Preliminary-Need of Definition and Distinction 2. Biblical Conception I. THE NATURAL BELIEF 1. Its Origin 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/i/immortality.htm - 35k

Creeds

... the distinctive dogmas of the church are based; and, secondly, briefly describe the origin and nature of the three most important symbols of belief which have ... biblethesaurus.org/c/creeds.htm - 28k

Magician (5 Occurrences)

... of ideas? There must be an implied belief in the uniformly of Nature or in the controlling power of intelligent beings. 2. Magic ... biblethesaurus.org/m/magician.htm - 24k

Opinion (91 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge ... biblethesaurus.org/o/opinion.htm - 34k

Doubt (49 Occurrences)

... 1. (vi) To waver in opinion or judgment; to be in uncertainty as to belief respecting anything; to hesitate in belief; to be undecided as to the truth of the ... biblethesaurus.org/d/doubt.htm - 24k

Apostles'

... The first article declares belief in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. The second to the seventh articles declare ... biblethesaurus.org/a/apostles'.htm - 20k

Borrowing (1 Occurrence)

... It is now admitted that the evidence for the empty tomb is adequate, and that it was part of the primitive belief (Foundations, 134, 154). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/borrowing.htm - 52k

Nightmonster

... There is no evidence of active participation in this belief, or even of interest in it as such, on the part of the prophetical writer. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nightmonster.htm - 17k

Magic (12 Occurrences)

... of ideas? There must be an implied belief in the uniformly of Nature or in the controlling power of intelligent beings. 2. Magic ... biblethesaurus.org/m/magic.htm - 29k

Night-monster

... There is no evidence of active participation in this belief, or even of interest in it as such, on the part of the prophetical writer. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/night-monster.htm - 17k

Zoroastrianism

... 4. Angelology and Demonology: In this list Mazdean influence may be taken as certain in points (1), (2), (5), (6). Of course belief in angels and (still more ... biblethesaurus.org/z/zoroastrianism.htm - 17k

Omnipresence

... There are, however, a number of passages in the Pentateuch bearing witness to the early existence of this belief (Genesis 11:1-9; Genesis 19:24; Genesis 21:17 ... biblethesaurus.org/o/omnipresence.htm - 18k

Heavens (548 Occurrences)

... eschatology is not believed to have been the distinctive property of the great ethical prophets, but rather a commonly current mythological belief to which the ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heavens.htm - 49k

Faith (769 Occurrences)

... This assent to or belief in the truth received upon the divine testimony has always associated with it a deep sense of sin, a distinct view of Christ, a ... biblethesaurus.org/f/faith.htm - 49k

Writings (111 Occurrences)

... John 5:39 You make search in the holy Writings, in the belief that through them you get eternal life; and it is those Writings which give witness about me. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/writings.htm - 35k

Earth (10501 Occurrences)

... eschatology is not believed to have been the distinctive property of the great ethical prophets, but rather a commonly current mythological belief to which the ... biblethesaurus.org/e/earth.htm - 26k

Sadducees (14 Occurrences)

... Stress on Ceremonial Exactness 2. Disbelief in the Spiritual World, in a Resurrection, and in Providence: Their Materialism 3. Alleged Belief in Canonicity of ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sadducees.htm - 31k

Unbelief (16 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The withholding of belief; doubt; incredulity; skepticism. 2. (n.) Disbelief; especially, disbelief ... biblethesaurus.org/u/unbelief.htm - 12k

Lunatick (2 Occurrences)

... 2. Original Meaning: The original meaning of the term seleniazomai, "moon-struck," is connected with the popular belief, widespread and of strange persistency ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lunatick.htm - 9k

With (66342 Occurrences)

... together with all that is told us of the methods of treating these eases adopted by our Lord and His apostles (see EXORCISM) indicates the belief of the New ... biblethesaurus.org/w/with.htm - 20k

Incredible (2 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not credible; surpassing belief; too extraordinary and improbable to admit of belief; unlikely; marvelous; fabulous. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/incredible.htm - 7k

Toleration (1 Occurrence)

... Specifically, the allowance of religious opinions and modes of worship in a state when contrary to, or different from, those of the established church or belief... biblethesaurus.org/t/toleration.htm - 7k

Tradition (13 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) Hence, that which is transmitted orally from father to son, or from ancestors to posterity; knowledge or belief transmitted without the aid of written ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tradition.htm - 17k

Totemism

... TOTEMISM. to'-tem-iz'-m: How far the belief in totems and totemistic relationships existed in early Israel cannot be discussed at length here. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/totemism.htm - 11k

Devils (48 Occurrences)

... together with all that is told us of the methods of treating these eases adopted by our Lord and His apostles (see EXORCISM) indicates the belief of the New ... biblethesaurus.org/d/devils.htm - 31k

Demons (54 Occurrences)

... together with all that is told us of the methods of treating these eases adopted by our Lord and His apostles (see EXORCISM) indicates the belief of the New ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demons.htm - 34k

Perseverance (27 Occurrences)

... Meanwhile Scripture on the whole, by the manner and weight of its positive statements, favors a humble belief of the permanence, in the plan of God, of the once ... biblethesaurus.org/p/perseverance.htm - 18k

Believe (239 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) To exercise belief in; to credit upon the authority or testimony of another; to be persuaded of the truth of, upon evidence furnished by reasons ... biblethesaurus.org/b/believe.htm - 35k

Credence (20 Occurrences)

... 1. (n.) Belief; credit; confidence; as, to add credence to a remark; reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal ... biblethesaurus.org/c/credence.htm - 13k

Credit (39 Occurrences)

... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Reliance on the truth of something said or done; belief; faith; trust; confidence. 2. (n.) Reputation ... biblethesaurus.org/c/credit.htm - 20k

Communion (8 Occurrences)

... together with all that is told us of the methods of treating these eases adopted by our Lord and His apostles (see EXORCISM) indicates the belief of the New ... biblethesaurus.org/c/communion.htm - 30k

Sect (10 Occurrences)

... 5), the Nazarenes, ie, Christians (24:5). It afterwards came to be used in a bad sense, of those holding pernicious error, divergent forms of belief (2 Peter 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sect.htm - 13k

Shaking (162 Occurrences)

... (BBE). James 2:19 You have the belief that God is one, and you do well: the evil spirits have the same belief, shaking with fear. (BBE). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/shaking.htm - 35k

Hades (11 Occurrences)

... This conception should not be rashly transferred to the New Testament, for the latter stands not under the influence of Greek pagan belief, but gives a ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hades.htm - 23k

Creed

... The first article declares belief in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. The second to the seventh articles declare ... biblethesaurus.org/c/creed.htm - 43k

Openly (52 Occurrences)

... John 12:42 However, a number even of the rulers had belief in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not say so openly for fear that they might be shut out ... biblethesaurus.org/o/openly.htm - 21k

Dreamer (4 Occurrences)

... dreamer. 2. History of Belief in Dreams: Dreams have always played an important part in the literature and religion of all peoples. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dreamer.htm - 18k

Affliction (120 Occurrences)

... 32, etc.). Christ gave His assent to this belief (compare the woman under infirmity, "whom Satan hath bound," Luke 13:16). Paul ... biblethesaurus.org/a/affliction.htm - 53k

Images (158 Occurrences)

... circumstances. All modern research tends to corroborate our belief that this is psychological rather than ecclesiastical in its origin. ... biblethesaurus.org/i/images.htm - 70k

Heresy (2 Occurrences)

... authorized doctrinal standards of any particular church, especially when tending to promote schism or separation; lack of orthodox or sound belief; rejection of ... biblethesaurus.org/h/heresy.htm - 12k

Hope (291 Occurrences)

... 3. (n.) A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of something which is thought ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hope.htm - 52k

Nicodemus (5 Occurrences)

... 2). In answer to the veiled question which the words of Nicodemus implied, and to convince him of the inadequacy of mere intellectual belief, Christ proclaimed ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicodemus.htm - 14k

Sign (181 Occurrences)

... The popular belief in this manner of communication between the visible and the invisible worlds has always been, and is now, widespread. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sign.htm - 46k

Dream (82 Occurrences)

... dreamer. 2. History of Belief in Dreams: Dreams have always played an important part in the literature and religion of all peoples. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/dream.htm - 47k

Evolution

... These problems concern mainly the following topics: (1) The belief in a personal God, such as the Christian Scriptures present as an object of revelation; (2 ... biblethesaurus.org/e/evolution.htm - 39k

Blessing (357 Occurrences)

... John 20:29 Jesus said to him, Because you have seen me you have belief: a blessing will be on those who have belief though they have not seen me! (BBE). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/blessing.htm - 38k

Divination (25 Occurrences)

... 3. Fundamental Assumption in Divination: Underlying all methods of divination there lay the belief that certain superhuman spiritual beings (gods, spirits ... biblethesaurus.org/d/divination.htm - 45k

Nero

... multitude" of Revelation 7:9; Revelation 19:1). (5) No doubt, too, early Christian enthusiasm was unequivocal in its expressions, especially in its belief of a ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nero.htm - 41k

Sirach

... 12;). (10) Angelology. Sirach nowhere clearly expresses his belief in angels or uses language which implies such a belief. For "an ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sirach.htm - 34k

Eschatology

... In some cases this assumes explicit shape in the belief that great eschatological transactions have already begun to take place, and that believers have ... biblethesaurus.org/e/eschatology.htm - 70k

Sacraments

... has shown to have formed no part of the original Gospel, Matthew 28:19, standing by itself, is too slender a foundation to support the belief that the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sacraments.htm - 19k

Witchcraft (8 Occurrences)

... It is to this belief that we owe the rise and spread of infant baptism. ... The belief in the existence of women magicians had come down from hoary antiquity. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/witchcraft.htm - 23k

Though (623 Occurrences)

... John 20:29 Jesus said to him, Because you have seen me you have belief: a blessing will be on those who have belief though they have not seen me! (BBE). ... biblethesaurus.org/t/though.htm - 36k

Angel (209 Occurrences)

... This rather daring speculation has little support in Scripture; but we find traces of a belief that the patron-angels of the nations have failed in ... biblethesaurus.org/a/angel.htm - 78k

Virgin (62 Occurrences)

... The first person, therefore, who spoke contrary to the prevalent and natural belief must have had it from the family, which alone knew the truth, or else have ... biblethesaurus.org/v/virgin.htm - 64k

Lutheran

... (5) A Prescribed Formula for Administering the Ordinance: "Into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." The belief in the Trinity is ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lutheran.htm - 35k

Doctrine (52 Occurrences)

... (5) A Prescribed Formula for Administering the Ordinance: "Into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." The belief in the Trinity is ... biblethesaurus.org/d/doctrine.htm - 57k

Quotations

... It is evident that the belief in the continued authority of the Scripture of the old covenant over the men of the new, rests upon the unity of the two ... biblethesaurus.org/q/quotations.htm - 40k

Tabeel (2 Occurrences)

... In some cases this assumes explicit shape in the belief that great eschatological transactions have already begun to take place, and that believers have ... biblethesaurus.org/t/tabeel.htm - 101k

Chance (78 Occurrences)

... Israel's belief upon this subject may be summed up in the couplet, "The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Yahweh" (Proverbs 16:33 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/chance.htm - 37k

Foolish (259 Occurrences)

... went in foolish living. (BBE). Luke 24:11 But these words seemed foolish to them, and they had no belief in them. (BBE). Luke 24:25 ... biblethesaurus.org/f/foolish.htm - 36k

Comparative

... 2. Dogmas: Belief in the fiery end of the world existed among the Stoics, and is found in the Eddas of Scandinavia and the Puranas of India. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/comparative.htm - 29k

Resurrection (42 Occurrences)

... I. ISRAEL AND IMMORTALITY 1. Nationalism 2. Speculation 3. Religious Danger 4. Belief in Immortality 5. Resurrection 6. Greek Concepts II. ... biblethesaurus.org/r/resurrection.htm - 93k

Consist (7 Occurrences)

... But in our opinion Jas was the earlier writing, and Lightfoot has given strong grounds for the belief that the paragraph on faith and justification (James 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/c/consist.htm - 80k

Birth (357 Occurrences)

... The first person, therefore, who spoke contrary to the prevalent and natural belief must have had it from the family, which alone knew the truth, or else have ... biblethesaurus.org/b/birth.htm - 71k

Philosophy (1 Occurrence)

... In India, men's belief in the Nature-gods gradually developed into pantheistic Brahmanism, which reduced the multiplicity of experience into one ultimate being ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philosophy.htm - 27k

Witch (2 Occurrences)

... It is to this belief that we owe the rise and spread of infant baptism. ... The belief in the existence of women magicians had come down from hoary antiquity. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/witch.htm - 24k

Antichrist (4 Occurrences)

... and work wonders," and "that he shall spring from the Sebasteni (Augusti)" a statement which, taken with other indications, inclines one to the belief that the ... biblethesaurus.org/a/antichrist.htm - 26k

Ebionites

... Hebion. Others of the Fathers, without affirming it, use language which seems to imply the belief in a person called Ebion. This ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ebionites.htm - 34k

Ebionism

... Hebion. Others of the Fathers, without affirming it, use language which seems to imply the belief in a person called Ebion. This ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ebionism.htm - 34k

Romans (8 Occurrences)

... But in our opinion Jas was the earlier writing, and Lightfoot has given strong grounds for the belief that the paragraph on faith and justification (James 2 ... biblethesaurus.org/r/romans.htm - 44k

Mouth (534 Occurrences)

... In some cases this assumes explicit shape in the belief that great eschatological transactions have already begun to take place, and that believers have ... biblethesaurus.org/m/mouth.htm - 91k

Jonathan (109 Occurrences)

... His devotion to David was altogether human; had it been dictated by a superstitious belief in David's destiny as the future ruler of his people (1 Samuel 23:17 ... biblethesaurus.org/j/jonathan.htm - 59k

God (45911 Occurrences)

... is the name of a theory which explains the lowest (and perhaps the earliest) forms of religion, and also the principle of all religion, as the belief in the ... biblethesaurus.org/g/god.htm - 101k