Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Faith (v. 5) – faith alone is not enough; it is a starting point
Virtue (v. 5) – moral excellence; not just our actions, but our character
Knowledge (v. 5) – we need to know God’s will in order to do it
Temperance (v. 6) – self-control
Patience (v. 6) – endurance; waiting willfully for promises
Godliness (v. 6) – being like God; conforming our will to His
Brotherly Kindness (v. 7) – toward our fellow Christians
Love (v. 7) – for God and all men
What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
Whether you are new to the Bible and want to grow in your understanding or want a simple way to explain these core gospel doctrines to others, this book will be helpful. With a focus on the Scriptures, Big Words in the Bible helps break down these fundamental topics to shed light on the life-changing message of the gospel and the salvation found in it.
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