John Kodiyil

Hebrew: ruwach (OT:7307), occurs 378 times and is rendered spirit 232 times.  In the remaining 146 times it is rendered 16 different ways. The Greek word for spirit in the N.T. is pneuma (NT:4151). It occurs 385 times and corresponds to ruwach above.  The primary meaning of both words is invisible force.  The spirit of … Read more

Let Mt. Zion rejoice (Psalm 48:11). Let the daughters of Judah be glad. Walk about Zion (Psalm 48:12). Go round about her. Tell the towers thereof. Mark well her bulwarks (Psalm 48:13). Consider her palaces. Seven Reasons to Praise God: His lovingkindness (Psalm 48:9) God is in the midst of the temple. Because of His … Read more

This word is found 30 times in the O.T. and 13 times in the N.T. Fourteen Ways that “Holiness” is Used of God: He is glorious in holiness (Exodus 15:11). (This refers to His nature.) He sits on throne of His holiness (Psalm 47:8). He lives in the mountain of His holiness (Psalm 48:1; Jeremiah … Read more

The living God (Psalm 42:2; Psalm 63:1; Psalm 143:6) Righteousness (Matthew 5:6) Spiritual waters of salvation (John 4:14; John 6:35; Rev. 22:17; Isaiah 55:1-3) Wisdom and knowledge (Proverbs 2:1-11) Spirit baptism (John 7:37-39) Finis J. Dake, Dake Topical Index, WORDsearch CROSS e-book, Under: “Thirst For, Five Things to”.

“New religions” or “alternative religions” are breakaways from larger, more traditional religions. They break down into self-improvement groups, Eastern religions or thought systems, unification groups, and Christian deviation sects. Many of these new religions had Christian roots, but have departed from historic biblical Christianity and discarded one or more of Christianity’s basic beliefs. What they … Read more