NIV Study Bible :: Introductions to the books of the Bible.
An introduction frequently reports on the book's title, outline, author, and date of writing. It details the books background and purpose, explores themes and theological significance, and points out special problems and distinctive literary features.
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Bible Concordance :: Reconcile
To bring peace between two people who have been enemies.
(Luke 12:57-59) The world sinned and was hostile toward God. Then God sent Jesus to reconcile the world to God.
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Bible Concordance :: Kingdom of God
God's rule over everything he has made. The kingdom of God comes when God removes evil and brings real peace and justice. The main subject of Jesus' teaching was the kingdom of God. By becoming a follower of Jesus, a person becomes part of the kingdom of God.
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Bible Concordance :: Zion
A hill in Jerusalem where God's temple was built. Sometimes Zion or Daughter of Zion is used to refer to the whole city of Jerusalem, or to the people of God. Zion came to refer broadly to the place where God will rule over his new creation.
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Bible Concordance :: Worship
Means recognizing the worthiness of someone or something. Worship is praising and serving someone who is worthy. The Bible teaches that only God is worthy of worship. Sin comes from worshiping and serving something instead of the true God.
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Bible Concordance :: Unclean
A person or thing that did not meet certain conditions. Something unclean could not be part of religious services. God set the conditions for people and things to be included in worshiping him. People who were unclean could be cleansed. Then they could worship again.
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Bible Concordance :: Tithe
Means "a tenth." In the Old Testament, God's people would give a tenth of their crops or animals to God. This was a sign that God owned the land and had blessed his people. Also, the tithe would be used to support the priests and Levites, and to help the poor.
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Bible Concordance :: Temple
A building where people worship divine beings. God told Israel to build him a temple and worship him there. God showed his people that he was with them by being present in the temple. In the New Testament, we learn that the new temple is not a building. God's people are now the temple of God.
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Bible Concordance :: Tabernacles
Tabernacle means "dwelling place." It was a special tent where the Israelites worshiped God. It was the place where God would meet his people. The Israelites used the tabernacle until Solomon built the temple.
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Bible Concordance :: Synagogue
A Greek word meaning "to gather." The Jews gathered at buildings called synagogues to worship God and to study the Scriptures. Each Jewish community also used the synagogue to teach young people.
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