GodheadTerm (in KJB) used to describe the trinity, the reality of the three (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) in complete oneness or unity. DTP Christ is also the head of the church; from the head the body gets instruction.that the Godhead is like unto gold, Acts 17:29made, even his eternal power and Godhead; Rom 1:20all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Col 2:9
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godlinessHoliness, righteousness, to have a reverent attitude and conduct towards God. DTP We honour and worship God with all that we have and with all that we are; we strive to put on the character of God because we are made in His image.quiet and peaceable life in all godliness 1 Tim 2:2but godliness is profitable unto all things, 1 Tim 4:8and to the doctrine which is according to godliness. 1 Tim 6:3But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim 6:6follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, 1 Tim 6:11Having a form of godliness, but denying 2 Tim 3:5of the truth which is after godliness. Tit 1:1that pertain unto life and godliness, 2 Pet 1:3And to godliness brotherly kindness; 2 Pet 1:7to be in all holy conversation and godliness. 2 Pet 3:11
God-manA theological term used to describe the unique nature of Christ Jesus; He is both complete God and complete man; conceived by the Holy Spirit and birthed by a woman; He was both man in creation but also God in Spirit; (Son of God Matt 14:33; John 3:18; Acts 8:37; and the Son of man Matt 9:6; Luke 9:56; Rev 14:14).
goldA precious metal, yellow in colour; used in jewelry and decoration, of great value. DTP The disciple is to be refined like pure gold; we are of great value and precious to the Lord Jesus Christ. One day we will walk on streets of gold in heaven.shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: Ex 25:17; 37:6he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: Ps 19:10thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. Ps 21:3How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Prov 16:16make a man more precious than fine gold; Isa 13:12is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: Zech 13:9him gifts; gold and frankincense, and myrrh. Matt 2:11Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in Matt 10:9Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; Acts 3:6house there are not only vessels of gold 2 Tim 2:20being much more precious than of gold that 1 Pet 1:7I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in Rev 3:18the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. Rev 21:18the street of the city was pure gold, as it Rev 21:21
golden ruleA title given to one of Jesus commands, "Do to others what you would have them to do to you"; Jesus summed up all the teaching of the Law and the prophets in this command (along with the command to love the Lord your God with your whole heart...). (See Matt 7:12; Luke 6:31)
GolgothaCalvary; place where Jesus was crucified; the Aramaic word means "skull"; the hill where Christ was crucified.were come unto a place called Golgotha, Matt 27:33they bring him unto the place Golgotha, Mark 15:22which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha. John 19:17
goodTo be desired or approved of, pleasing, to have a high standard, skilled at doing something, morally right, virtuous, obedient, well behaved, righteous. DTP The disciple is to live at a higher level than the world requires, and this is only possible by allowing the Holy Spirit to fill us and flow through us each day. We need to seek each day that which is right and truthful.God saw the light, that it was good: Gen 1:4that he had made, and behold, it was very good. Gen 1:31the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Gen 2:9It is not good that the man should be alone; Gen 2:18right and good in the sight of the LORD: Deut 6:18I have set before thee this day life and good, Deut 30:15I will teach you the good and the right way. 1 Sam 12:23that thou teach them the good way 1 Kin 8:36 (2 Chr 6:27)Good is the word of the LORD 2 Kin 20:19 (Isa 39:8)For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Chr 7:3Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct Neh 9:20Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will Ps 25:8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed Ps 34:8Depart from evil, and do good; Ps 34:14; 37:27 (1 Pet 3:11)steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: Ps 37:23But it is good for me to draw near to God: Ps 73:28It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, Ps 92:1the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; Ps 100:5It is good for me that I have been afflicted; Ps 119:71how good and how pleasant it is for brethren Ps 133:1the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; Prov 19:2A good name is rather to be chosen than great Prov 22:1but one sinner destroyeth much good. Eccl 9:18Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; Isa 5:20hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto Isa 61:1where is the good way, and walk therein, Jer 6:16Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish Amos 5:15He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; Mic 6:8The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of Nah 1:7do good to them that hate you, Matt 5:44know how to give good gifts unto your children, Matt 7:11every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; Matt 7:17 (Luke 6:43)I bring you good tidings of great joy, Luke 2:10Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you. Luke 6:27it is your Father's good pleasure to give you Luke 12:32I am the good shepherd: John 10:11 (John 10:14)and peace, to every man that worketh good, Rom 2:10all things work together for good to them that Rom 8:28ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, Rom 12:2evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Cor 15:33unto him that teacheth in all good things. Gal 6:6let us do good unto all men, especially unto Gal 6:10created in Christ Jesus unto good works, Eph 2:10he which hath begun a good work in you will Phil 1:6whatsoever things are of good report; Phil 4:8Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thes 5:21stablish you in every good word and work. 2 Thes 2:17this is good and acceptable in the sight of God 1 Tim 2:3thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, 1 Tim 4:6Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on 1 Tim 6:12as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Tim 2:3I have fought a good fight, I have finished my 2 Tim 4:7tasted the good word of God, and the powers Heb 6:5Every good gift and every perfect gift is James 1:17to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, James 3:17knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him James 4:17which is good. He that doeth good is of God: 3 John 1:11
Good NewsSee the word "Gospel"; the eyewitness account of Jesus Christ; Christ's coming to earth is made up of ten powerful realities: Living Word, His virgin birth, His earthly life, His death, resurrection, ascension, the sending of His Holy Spirit, birth of the church, His second coming and the kingdom of heaven.
goodnessRighteous, honest, virtuous; DTP A character trait that the disciples of Christ should show forth both in the church and out in the community where they live; one of the fruit of the Spirit.the goodness which the LORD had done to Ex 18:9I will make all my goodness pass before thee, Ex 33:19longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. Ex 34:6that what goodness the LORD shall do Num 10:32themselves in thy great goodness. Neh 9:25Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the Ps 23:6is full of the goodness of the LORD. Ps 33:5the goodness of God endureth continually. Ps 52:1would praise the LORD for his goodness, Ps 107:15the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Rom 2:4Behold therefore the goodness and Rom 11:22longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, Gal 5:22fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness Eph 5:9
gospelGood news of Jesus Christ; also a title give to the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John); Christ's coming to earth is made up of ten powerful realities: Living Word, His virgin birth, His earthly life, His death, resurrection, ascension, the sending of His Holy Spirit, birth of the church, His second coming and the kingdom of heaven.preaching the gospel of the kingdom, Matt 4:23preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing Matt 9:35the poor have the gospel preached to them. Matt 11:5 (Luke 7:22)this gospel ... shall be preached in all Matt 24:14 (Mark 13:10)Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached Matt 26:13 (Mark 14:9)The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Mark 1:1preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God. Mark 1:14is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15me to preach the gospel to the poor; Luke 4:18preached the gospel in many villages Acts 8:25to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24I am ready to preach the gospel to you Rom 1:15I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: Rom 1:16feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, Rom 10:15all things, lest we should hinder the gospel 1 Cor 9:12which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 1 Cor 9:14gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. 2 Cor 4:3grace of Christ unto another gospel. Gal 1:6and would pervert the gospel of Christ. Gal 1:7of truth, the gospel of your salvation: Eph 1:13shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Eph 6:15boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. Eph 6:19knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel. Phil 1:17be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, Col 1:23For our gospel came not unto you in word only, 1 Thes 1:5fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, 1 Thes 3:2by the gospel is preached unto you. 1 Pet 1:25having the everlasting gospel to preach Rev 14:6
government / governmentsAdministration, rule, regime, control, command, authority; an authoritative organization which rules; the world has a variety of systems that are used to control people in countries, business, cities and local towns and communities; government of the people, by the people and for the people is one way of honoring the God-given equality of all persons; the church is also governed by a variety of different structures; often these are systems that man has created in order to rule or govern.the government shall be upon his shoulder: Isa 9:6I will commit thy government into his hand: Isa 22:21then gifts of healings, helps, governments, 1 Cor 12:28lust of uncleanness, and despise government. 2 Pet 2:10
government, CongregationalCongregational churches tend to be autonomies to themselves; they are governed by the people; the members of that local church select the church leadership and the leadership can be made up of pastors, elders and deacons who minister within the local church. Today, in some areas of the world, the church can be led by the fivefold ministry written about in Ephesians 4:11.
government, EpiscopalEpiscopal means overseer, sometimes translated bishop (KJB); these churches are governed by a bishop; most common of these is the Methodist church; in a more complex form, it is used in the Anglican, Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches; these churches feel this form of government goes back to the Apostle Peter and they base this form of leadership on Matthew 16:18-19.
government, Presbyterian"Presbyterian" from the Greek word "presbuteros" meaning elder; the church is governed by elders who are appointed or elected by the people; in the leadership circle the pastor serves as one of the ruling elders; both the Presbyterians and the Reform churches use this style of government; the basis for this government is based on Acts 11:30; 15:2, 4; 20:17; the elders were to feed the flock and rule over the people 1 Tim 5:17; 1 Pet 5:1, 2.
graceFavour, blessing, adornment, mercy; express gratitude, give thanks. DTP The concept of grace came to the world through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ; the heavenly Father extended grace to mankind through sending His Son as our Redeemer; Christ brought us a way whereby all mankind could be saved; it is also said that we live in the age of grace, a time determined by the Father during which mankind will have to choose whom they will serve; following that comes the day of judgment.But Noah found grace in the eyes of Gen 6:8for thou hast found grace in my sight, Ex 33:17Why have I found grace in thine eyes, Ruth 2:10grace is poured into thy lips: Ps 45:2LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing Ps 84:11he giveth grace unto the lowly. Prov 3:34 (James 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5)crying, Grace, grace unto it. Zech 4:7spirit of grace and of supplications: and they Zech 12:10and dwelt among us, ... full of grace and truth. John 1:14but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1:17and great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:33grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, Acts 15:11By whom we have received grace Rom 1:5Being justified freely by his grace through the Rom 3:24it is of faith, that it might be by grace; Rom 4:16where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Rom 5:20not under the law, but under grace? Rom 6:15And if by grace, then is it no more of works: Rom 11:6gifts differing according to the grace that is Rom 12:6The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be Rom 16:20for the exceeding grace of God in you. 2 Cor 9:14My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength 2 Cor 12:9The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, 2 Cor 13:14him that called you into the grace of Gal 1:6he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace Eph 2:7For by grace are ye saved through faith; Eph 2:8unto every one of us is given grace Eph 4:7singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Col 3:16Let your speech be always with grace, Col 4:6be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim 2:1being justified by his grace, Tit 3:7come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we Heb 4:16but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6heirs together of the grace of life; 1 Pet 3:7as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Pet 4:10this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. 1 Pet 5:12But grow in grace, and in the 2 Pet 3:18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be Rev 22:21
grace, full ofRefinement, beauty, loveliness; DTP Christ was known to be full of grace; through His life He extended to us a way that we could be saved from our sin nature. Grace is a gift from God, unmerited, something that could only come from God, because we were already guilty in our trespasses and sins and deserved damnation.full of grace and truth. John 1:14
graciousFavourable, kind, friendly, merciful, compassionate, tender, gentle. DTP Those who chose to receive Jesus Christ into their lives will for all eternity experience the graciousness of God.God be gracious unto thee, my son. Gen 43:29crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious. Ex 22:27LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, Ex 34:6And the LORD was gracious unto them, 2 Kin 13:23for the LORD your God is gracious 2 Chr 30:9thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious Neh 9:17the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. Ps 111:4The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; Ps 145:8God that he will be gracious unto us: Mal 1:9wondered at the gracious words which Luke 4:22ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1 Pet 2:3
graftedTaking a portion of like material and then inserting it into another, to become akin to the new surroundings; a branch from one fruit tree can be grafted into another. DTP Christ teaches the disciple that He is the vine and we were wild branches, but through prayer and commitment to Christ as our Lord and Saviour, the heavenly Father grafts us into the vine of Christ and we then become one with Him. (See John 15:1-11; Rom 11:17-24)wert grafted in among them, and with Rom 11:17broken off, that I might be grafted in. Rom 11:19, 23, 24
grain offeringSee section on "offerings, grain".
graven image / graven imagesThese were often images made out of stone, wood, metal or clay; with such materials man would carve out or make some type of image that would represent some deity or god; creating or worshiping such images was strictly forbidden by God in His Word.not make unto thee any graven image, Ex 20:4make you no idols nor graven image, Lev 26:1in thither, and took the graven image, Judg 18:17of thy graven images of silver, Isa 30:22ashamed, that trust in graven images, Isa 42:17provoked me to anger with their graven images, Jer 8:19Thy graven images also will I cut off, Mic 5:13
great / greater / greatness / greatlyOf an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average. Countless, excessive, boundless, unlimited, abundant. DTP It is important for the disciple to see God as He really is... full and overflowing in greatness, having a heart full of abundance ready to give to all who call upon His name.GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in Gen 6:5I will make of thee a great nation, and I will Gen 12:2man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, Ex 11:3I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: Ex 18:11hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, Deut 3:24which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, Deut 9:26a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which Deut 10:17your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his Deut 11:2name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. Deut 32:3LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: 1 Sam 19:5thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none 2 Sam 7:22For great is the LORD, and greatly 1 Chr 16:25 (Ps 96:4)Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, Neh 9:32Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised Ps 48:1he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Ps 62:2For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Ps 86:10the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Ps 95:3so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. Ps 103:11LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we Ps 126:3compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. Ps 145:8Great is our Lord, and of great power: Ps 147:5praise him according to his excellent greatness. Ps 150:2in darkness have seen a great light: Isa 9:2 (Matt 4:16)great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee. Isa 12:6he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, Isa 19:20I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul Isa 61:10O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great Jer 10:6new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lam 3:23rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. Joel 2:21The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, Nah 1:3great day of the LORD is near, it is near, Zeph 1:14my name shall be great among the Gentiles; Mal 1:11they had heard what great things he did, came Mark 3:8how great things the Lord hath done Mark 5:19 (Luke 8:39)disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; Acts 6:7three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Cor 13:13a great door and effectual is opened unto me, 1 Cor 16:9Who delivered us from so great a death, 2 Cor 1:10what is the exceeding greatness of his power to Eph 1:19Seeing then that we have a great high priest, Heb 4:14about with so great a cloud of witnesses, Heb 12:1that great shepherd of the sheep, through the Heb 13:20exceeding great and precious promises: 2 Pet 1:4condemn us, God is greater than our heart, 1 John 3:20greater is he that is in you, than he that is 1 John 4:4Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Rev 15:3I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, Rev 20:11shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, Rev 21:10
great commandmentIn Mark 12:30-31 Jesus summed up all the commandments into two great ones, "Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment". Second, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself". DTP Put God first in all things and also, to make sure we show forth God's love to everyone each day, even to the point of loving our enemies. (See Matt 5:44; Luke 6:27)This is the first and great commandment. Matt 22:38There is none other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:31
Great CommissionThis was a commandment given by Christ to the disciples to go into the entire world to make disciples; Christ wants the believer to produce fruit from their lives that will glorify Him. The making of disciples requires a personal commitment to Christ as Saviour and Lord, a testimony of commitment through baptism, and the continued process of growing through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. As we mature, we will produce eternal fruit for His glory. (See Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-18.)
Great TribulationTribulation: a period of time that is explained to the reader in the book of Revelation, also known as part of the "Last Days"; it is an outpouring of God's wrath that will take place over a period of at least seven years; a time when the world will go through great destruction, following which Satan will be defeated and put into bondage.For then shall be great tribulation, Matt 24:21with her into great tribulation, Rev 2:22which came out of great tribulation, Rev 7:14
Great White ThroneThis is God's throne of judgment spoken about in Revelation, where all unbelievers will receive their final sentence; the penalty for these people will be the casting of their souls into the eternal Lake of Fire.I saw a great white throne, and him Rev 20:11
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