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commit / committedEntrust, consign, give over to. DTP These words are often used in a negative sense in the Bible concerning acts that people have committed either against each other or against God; often these are acts of sin but there are a few time we are challenged to commit our ways to God (2 Tim 2:2; 1 Pet 4:9; 1 John 3:9).If a soul commit a trespass, and sin Lev 5:15the people began to commit whoredom Num 25:1ye have committed against the God of Israel, Josh 22:16which he committed against the LORD, 1 Chr 10:13Into thine hands I commit my spirit: Ps 31:5Commit thy ways unto the LORD; trust also in him; Ps 37:5Commit thy works unto the LORD, Prov 16:3Thou shalt not commit adultery. Matt 5:27and to whom men have committed much, Luke 12:48a man shall not commit adultery, Rom 2:22of the gospel is committed unto me. 1 Cor 9:17and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:19This charge I commit unto thee, 1 Tim 1:18keep that which is committed to thy trust, 1 Tim 6:20he is able to keep that which I have committed 2 Tim 1:12commit the keeping of their souls to him 1 Pet 4:19is born of God doth not commit sin; 1 John 3:9of the earth have committed fornication, Rev 17:2
commitmentPromise, pledge, vow, obligation. DTP It is important in one's life to make a personal commitment to Christ and His body, the church. It is also important that when we make a commitment to do something that we do what we promised.
communicationMessage, announcement, statement, interaction; communication implies that there are at least two or more speaking to one another; we can communicate both verbally and nonverbally with people. DTP As a disciple, our communication with God occurs through one's prayer life. The disciple always needs to be cautious how they speak to others. James states that we need to be quick to hear but slow to speak (James 1:19).Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, 2 Sam 3:17But let your communication be, Matt 5:37evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Cor 15:33Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, Eph 4:29filthy communication out of your mouth. Col 3:8That the communication of thy faith may Philem 1:6
communionFellowship, intimate time together, unity, empathy, close association, relationship. 2 Cor 4:14; 13:14. DTP For the disciple communion can is also known as the Lord's Supper; a coming together as believers to break bread (body) and drink wine (blood) to remember the Lord's death and resurrection (Matt 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-23; 1 Cor 10:16).it not the communion of the blood of Christ? 1 Cor 10:16and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Cor 6:14 love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, 2 Cor 13:14
communityThe church of which Christ is the head is to be a community of believers; the community of believers is to be a light unto their neighbours and friends (Acts 2:43-47).
compassionSympathy, empathy, concern, kindness, care, consideration; DTP The disciples are to have compassion one for another like Christ has love for us; we are to have compassion for all with whom we come in contact; the love that Christ lavished on us needs to be poured out to others (Ps 111:4; 112:4).And she had compassion on him, and said, Ex 2:6and have compassion upon thee, Deut 13:17turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, Deut 30:3for ye have compassion on me. 1 Sam 23:21that they may have compassion on them: 1 Kin 8:50gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, 2 Kin 13:23But thou, O LORD, art a God full of compassion, Ps 86:15the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. Ps 111:4will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; Mic 7:19shew mercy and compassions every man Zech 7:9he was moved with compassion on them, Matt 9:36 (Mark 6:34)multitude, and was moved with compassion Matt 14:14 Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: Matt 20:34Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, Mark 1:41and was moved with compassion toward them, Mark 6:34when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, Luke 7:13his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, Luke 15:20I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. Rom 9:15having compassion one of another, 1 Pet 3:8
conceive / conceivedA woman may become pregnant (conceive) after having an intimate relationship with a man; Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit.and she conceived, and bare Cain, Gen 4:1but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. Judg 13:3and in sin did my mother conceive me. Ps 51:5Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, Isa 7:14for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. Matt 1:20 thou shalt conceive in thy womb, Luke 1:31Then when lust hath conceived, James 1:15
concubineFemale servant to the wife of a husband; a women who is legally married to a man but holds an inferior position to his wife or wives; most often bought or taken during a military victory.And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, Gen 22:24his concubine that was in Shechem, Judg 8:31who took to him a concubine out of Judg 19:1And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, 2 Sam 3:7
concupiscenceAn old English word which means to lust after, a deep sexual appetite, a drive that is outside of the traditional sexual relationship that God created for man and woman.wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. Rom 7:8inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, Col 3:5Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as 1 Thes 4:5
condemn /condemned / condemnationSentence, pronounce guilty, disapprove; judgment, conviction, penalty, guilt, sin. DTP Man is born into sin because of the sin nature which has been passed on to us from Adam and Eve; we are condemned to death but Christ came to redeem us from sin and death through the price that He paid on the cross.justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked. Deut 25:1mine own mouth shall condemn me: Job 9:20and condemn the innocent blood. Ps 94:21thy words thou shalt be condemned. Matt 12:37and they shall condemn him to death, Matt 20:18 they shall condemn him to death, Mark 10:33condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: Luke 6:37our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, Luke 24:20And this is the condemnation, John 3:19and shall not come into condemnation; John 5:24Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. John 8:11judgment came upon all men to condemnation; Rom 5:18no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, Rom 8:1Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, Rom 8:34Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; Tit 2:8we shall receive the greater condemnation. James 3:1For if our heart condemn us, 1 John 3:20if our heart condemn us not, 1 John 3:21
conductBehaviour, demeanor, ways, manner; how we live and do things; showing forth the thinking behind our actions. DTP As disciples our behaviour should shine forth the lifestyle of Jesus Christ; the word Christian means "Christ-like"; when people look at us they see Jesus; we are to be examples of Christ (1 Tim 4:12; Tit 2:7; 1 Pet 2:12).who are upright in conduct. Ps 37:14 NASBDid we not conduct ourselves in the same spirit 2 Cor 12:18 NASBConduct yourselves with wisdom Col 4:5 NASBholy conduct and godliness, 2 Pet 3:11 NASB
confess / confessed / confessionAdmit, plead guilty, acknowledge, declare, apologize. DTP To be released from the guilt of sin and its punishment, one must put one's trust and faith totally in Christ, and we must confess our sins to Christ and, when we do, He saves us from eternal damnation; We must confess with our mouth and believe in our hearts (Rom 10:9-10). Confessed, Ezr 10:1; Neh 9:3; confession Ezr 10:1, 11; I John 1:9; admission, declaration, an act of the will that all must make to Christ if they hope to have eternal life.that he shall confess that he hath Lev 5:5If they shall confess their iniquity, Lev 26:40Then they shall confess their sin which Num 5:7LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; Josh 7:19Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God Ezra 10:11stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Neh 9:2I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; Ps 32:5baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. Matt 3:6him will I confess also before my Father Matt 10:32 (Luke 12:8)many that believed came, and confessed, Acts 19:18That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Rom 10:9with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Rom 10:10I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, Rom 15:9every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Phil 2:11Confess your faults one to another, James 5:16If we confess our sins, he is faithful 1 John 1:9Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ 1 John 4:2Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, 1 John 4:15
confidence / confidentTo be sure of, to believe strongly in, to be firm in one's thinking, to have a faith that knows its truth. Having a foundation that is steadfast, unmovable. DTP We are to have confidence in who Christ Jesus is, and know that He is our Creator God, One who has no beginning or end.to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Ps 118:8For the LORD shall be thy confidence, Prov 3:26the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: Prov 14:26quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: Isa 30:15the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, Acts 28:31we are always confident, knowing that, 2 Cor 5:6I have confidence in you through the Lord, Gal 5:10boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. Eph 3:12Being confident of this very thing, Phil 1:6And having this confidence, I know that Phil 1:25we have confidence in the Lord touching you, 2 Thes 3:4of our confidence steadfast unto the end; Heb 3:14this is the confidence that we have in him, 1 John 5:14
confirm / confirmed / confirmationTo prove, authenticate, bear out, endorse, ratify, substantiate, and validate; to come into an agreement with, to make sure that all conditions have been met by both parties. DTP God confirms and seals in our heart through the Holy Spirit that we are children of God. We can know that our salvation is secure and that we have eternal life in Christ because we have, through faith, a personal relationship with Him.for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, Ruth 4:7That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth Isa 44:26Lord working with them, and confirming the word Mark 16:20with many words, and confirmed them. Acts 15:32to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: Rom 15:8as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 1 Cor 1:6that ye would confirm your love toward him. 2 Cor 2:8in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, Phil 1:7
conformedAdjust, comply, yield, agree, harmonize. DTP We are not to conform to this world but we are to be transformed into the image of Christ, renewing both our mind and our spirit.to be conformed to the image of his Son, Rom 8:29And be not conformed to this world Rom 12:2
confusionTo be mixed up, disorder, unclear, not having a true understanding about something. DTP Our walk with Christ needs to be one of clear mindedness. Christ is a lamp unto our feet and as we pray, He will make straighten our paths before us.to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy 1 Sam 20:30I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction; Job 10:15My confusion is continually before me, Ps 44:15let them cover themselves with their own confusion, Ps 109:29The city of confusion is broken down: Isa 24:10and our confusion covereth us: for we have sinned Jer 3:25And the whole city was filled with confusion: Acts 19:29For God is not the author of confusion, 1 Cor 14:33where envying and strife is, there is confusion James 3:16
congregationWorshippers, parishioners, flock. DTP In the Old Testament it was the gathering together of the people of Israel; In the New Testament it was a coming together of believers in Christ; where the people gather together in the name of Christ is also the place where the church meets.Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, Ex 12:3And if the whole congregation of Israel sin Lev 4:13And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door Lev 8:3all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD. Lev 9:5and for all the congregation of Israel. Lev 16:17the congregation of the children of Israel, Num 1:2congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd. Num 27:17And the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. Neh 5:13in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. Ps 22:22in the congregations will I bless the LORD. Ps 26:12Bless ye God in the congregations, Ps 68:26God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; Ps 82:1Now when the congregation was broken up, Acts 13:43
consciencePrinciple, ethics, sense of right and wrong. DTP The conscience is where God speaks to us through guiding and directing us by His Holy Spirit. If our conscience has become numb or hard because of sin, we will not be able to enter into the peace that God wants us to have here on earth (Phil 4:7).being convicted by their own conscience, John 8:9I have lived in all good conscience before God Acts 23:1their conscience also bearing witness, Rom 2:15my conscience also bearing me witness Rom 9:1their conscience being weak is defiled. 1 Cor 8:7and of a good conscience, 1 Tim 1:5having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1 Tim 4:2purge your conscience from dead works Heb 9:14Having a good conscience; 1 Pet 3:16the answer of a good conscience toward God, 1 Pet 3:21
consecrate / consecratedSanctify, bless, set apart, make holy. DTP Salvation brings us into a personal relationship with Christ, but sanctification is a daily process of becoming clean and set apart for the ministry of Christ here on earth. Lev 27:14, 15, 17, 18, 19.make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, Ex 28:3and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. Ex 29:9Consecrate yourselves today to the LORD, Ex 32:29he shall consecrate unto the LORD the days Num 6:12iron, are consecrated unto the LORD: Josh 6:19who then is willing to consecrate his service 1 Chr 29:5and they shall consecrate themselves. Ezek 43:26which he hath consecrated for us, Heb 10:20
conservativePreservative, opposed to change, reactionary; it can also mean a group of people or a person who hold onto the basic truth or a way of life. DTP A disciple is conservative when he or she holds to the basic truth and teaching that our church fathers and the Bible lay out for us.
considerTo judge, to believe, to contemplate, meditate, ponder or reflect on, to think upon, to think through. DTP The disciple of Christ needs to ponder, reflect and to take into account what they may be doing and where they may be headed as they sojourn here on earth. We need to think carefully about our steps as we walk to make sure that we line up with the truth of the word of God.and consider that this nation is thy people. Ex 33:13consider it in thine heart, that the LORD Deut 4:39now therefore consider what ye have to do. Judg 18:14for consider how great things he hath done for you. 1 Sam 12:24O LORD, consider my meditation. Ps 5:1When I consider thy heavens, Ps 8:3for thou hast considered my trouble: Ps 31:7Blessed is he that considereth the poor: Ps 41:1Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, Prov 6:6The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: Prov 29:7Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, Eccl 7:13that which they had not heard shall they consider. Isa 52:15saith the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways. Hag 1:5 (1:7)Consider the lilies of the field, Matt 6:28 (Luke 12:27)Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; Luke 12:24considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal 6:1Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee 2 Tim 2:7let us consider one another to provoke unto love Heb 10:24For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners Heb 12:3
consolationComfort, solace, relief, to support, to help; to give comfort during a time of disappointment or sorrow.Barnabas, (..., The son of consolation,) Acts 4:36Now the God of patience and consolation grant you Rom 15:5so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. 2 Cor 1:5be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, 2 Cor 1:6If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, Phil 2:1given us everlasting consolation and good hope 2 Thes 2:16For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, Phlm 1:7
consubstantiationThis word defines a belief that Martin Luther held to when it came to participating in the communion service. It teaches that the physical body and blood of Christ abides together with the bread and wine, when one partakes of it. (See also transubstantiation)
continue / continual / continuallyTo remain, to abide or carry on, to endure or last, to persist, to stay connected, not to stop, to keep moving forward, to let it flow out from one mind and heart, to keep on keeping on. DTP The disciples must realize deep in their hearts what it means to be a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is a daily moment by moment walk in Christ. To be walking forward according to His will for our lives.the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Gen 6:5that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: 1 Sam 12:14Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. 1 Chr 16:11his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Ps 34:1O continue thy loving kindness unto them that know thee; Ps 36:10thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. Ps 40:11strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Ps 71:3prayer also shall be made for him continually; Ps 72:15Bind them continually upon thine heart, Prov 6:21the LORD shall guide thee continually, Isa 58:11whom thou servest continually, Dan 6:20mercy and judgment and wait on thy God continually. Hos 12:6lest by her continual coming she weary me. Luke 18:5continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Luke 24:53If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; John 8:31 so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. John 15:9And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine Acts 2:42But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, Acts 6:4exhorting them to continue in the faith, Acts 14:22great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. Rom 9:2If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, Col 1:23Continue in prayer, and watch in the same Col 4:2But continue thou in the things which thou hast 2 Tim 3:14let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, Heb 13:15the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, James 1:25ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 1 John 2:24
contriteThis is dealing with the inward heart and feelings of man towards God. It can mean sorry, remorseful, repentant, regretful, penitent or ashamed. DTP Often it is linked with how man sees his sin through the eyes of Christ Jesus. Man must come before God with a pure heart and we must confess our sin if we hope to have forgiveness of our sins (Rom 10:9-10).and saveth such as be a contrite spirit. Ps 34:18a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps 51:17that is of a contrite and humble spirit, Isa 57:15of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. Isa 66:2