John Kodiyil

Terms included in this list do not include terms explained in the course of the book. Items capitalized and in boldface are included in the glossary. Abraham – The man God chose to be the forefather of the people who would become known as Israelites or Jews. Acts – A book in the New Testament … Read more

John 9:4-5 (NKJV) 4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” The Holy Spirit has been given two us for two purposes, personal … Read more

Judges 21:25 (NKJV) In those days [there was] no king in Israel; everyone did [what was] right in his own eyes. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be … Read more

Genesis 35:24 (NKJV) the sons of Rachel [were] Joseph and Benjamin; Judges 21:17 (NKJV) And they said, “[There must be] an inheritance for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe may not be destroyed from Israel. Benjamin was Jacob’s youngest son, from the woman he truly loved. Though Joseph was his elder brother, Joseph’s wife … Read more

The Bible presents us with a variety of terms for those beings who inhabit the spiritual world. Christian tradition has often merged these terms, creating confusion. I’ve devoted much of my academic career to these matters, and would invite anyone interested in the subjects of angels, Satan, and evil spirits to read (in this order): … Read more