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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
Physical healing (Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Matthew 10:1-8; James 5:14-16, notes) Soul healing (Psalm 41:4) Healing of land (2 Chron. 7:14) Backslidings (Jeremiah 3:22; Hosea 14:4) Broken hearts (Psalm 147:3; Luke 4:18) Water (Exodus 15:25; 2 Kings 2:21-22; Ezekiel 47:8-11) Hurt (Jeremiah 6:14; Jeremiah 8:11; Nahum 3:19) Empires (Jeremiah 51:8-9; Rev. 13:3,12) National healing (Isaiah … Read more