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historical theologyA study of doctrine from the Bible, based more on a "timeline of events"; following a teaching through the Bible from beginning to end, or studying a specific doctrine within a certain time frame within the Bible.
hold / holding / holdeth / holdenGrip, grasp, clutch, embrace, clench, to latch on to, to keep secured to. DTP As disciples, we need to hold fast to the teachings and principles of the Word of God. They are the foundation stones upon which we are to build our lives. The enemy will always try to interfere in our personal relationship with Christ Jesus; Satan's goal is to make us drift aimlessly though life without any meaning or hope. Our lives need to be anchored firmly in Christ Jesus.LORD will not hold him guiltless Ex 20:7 (Deut 5:11)still he holdeth fast his integrity, although Job 2:3salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, Ps 18:35By thee have I been holden up from the womb: Ps 71:6with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. Ps 73:23lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Ps 139:10Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Prov 4:13but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Prov 11:12I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, Isa 41:13men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness Rom 1:18Holding forth the word of life; that I may Phil 2:16all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thes 5:21Holding faith, and a good conscience; 1 Tim 1:19Hold fast the form of sound words, 2 Tim 1:13Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, Tit 1:9let us hold fast our profession. Heb 4:14received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. Rev 3:3
holocaustIn the Bible this word has reference to Israel's sacrificial system; it means "burnt offering" or "to be wholly burnt up or completely consumed by fire". This concept and idea was carried over into the Second World War where millions of Jews (men, women and children) were gassed and then burned. Holocaust museums exist in various countries of the world to remember this great tragedy, to remind us of man's inhumanity to man, especially regarding the Jewish people.
holy / holinessSacred, consecrated, sanctified; the idea of holiness is to be clean, without sin; Jesus was sinless and pure; that is why He could be our High Priest; the disciple is also to life a holy life, not through human ability or strength, but by taking on Christ's righteousness; we are to be separate from the sin and evil of this world; God is our Holy One (Ps 99:9); the Sabbath was also to be a Holy Day unto the Lord, a day of rest and meditation, a day for disciples to examine themselves.whereon thou standest is holy ground. Ex 3:5who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful Ex 15:11of priests and an holy nation. Ex 19:6Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Ex 20:8divide ... between the holy place and the most holy. Ex 26:33be holy; for I am holy: Lev 11:44; 20:26 (1 Pet 1:16)for I the LORD your God am holy. Lev 19:2Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: Lev 20:7the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD. Lev 27:32the place whereon thou standest is holy. Josh 5:15There is none holy as the LORD: for there 1 Sam 2:2worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 1 Chr 16:29 (Ps 29:2; 96:9)the Holy One of Israel is our King. Ps 89:18the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Prov 9:10Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole Isa 6:3saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One Isa 41:14not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: Hos 11:9In holiness and righteousness before him, Luke 1:75But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, Acts 3:14his prophets in the holy scriptures, Rom 1:2with power, according to the spirit of holiness, Rom 1:4servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, Rom 6:22be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, Rom 11:16a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, Rom 12:1Salute one another with an holy kiss. Rom 16:16temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1 Cor 3:17perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Cor 7:1of the world, that we should be holy Eph 1:4framed together groweth unto an holy temple in Eph 2:21but that it should be holy without blemish. Eph 5:27through death, to present you holy Col 1:22not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 1 Thes 4:7continue in faith and charity and holiness 1 Tim 2:15and called us with an holy calling, 2 Tim 1:9hast known the holy scriptures, 2 Tim 3:15that we might be partakers of his holiness. Heb 12:10so be ye holy in all manner of 1 Pet 1:15an holy priesthood, to offer up 1 Pet 2:5but holy men of God spake as they were moved 2 Pet 1:21But ye have an unction from the Holy One, 1 John 2:20building up yourselves on your most holy faith, Jude 1:20and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Rev 4:8and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Rev 22:11
Holy of Holies / holiest / most holy placeThe high priest could only go into the Holy of Holies only once a year, on the Day of Atonement, to sprinkle blood on the mercy seat; the Tabernacle and the Temple was made up of three rooms: the outer court, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies which was separated from the other rooms by a curtain or veil (Ex 26:33; Heb 9:3); the only furniture in the Holy of Holies was the Ark of the Covenant with the Mercy Seat; the room was also filled with the Shekinah Glory of God.between the holy place and the most holy. Ex 26:33even for the oracle, even for the most holy place. 1 King 6:16the tabernacle which is called hte Holiest of all Heb 9:3to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus Heb 10:19
holy PlaceHoly Place; the Tabernacle and the Temple was made up of three rooms: the outer court, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies which was separated from the other rooms by a curtain or veil; the Holy place had within it the Golden Altar of Incense, Table of Showbread and the Golden Lampstand (Menora); this room the Levites and priests could enter each day.between the holy place and the most holy. Ex 26:33to minister in the holy place. Ex 29:30to do service in the holy place, Ex 39:1shall it be eaten in the holy place; Lev 6:16Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, Matt 24:15words against this holy place, and the law Acts 6:13entered in once into the holy place, Heb 9:12
Holy Spirit / Holy GhostHoly Spirit, God, third Person of the Godhead/Trinity. DTP In the New Testament He becomes known as the teacher, comforter, the guarantor, the one who empowers and fills us for service; the evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit is seen by the "fruit of the Spirit" in our lives, as demonstrated by our service in the Body of Christ. Holy Spirit gives us gifts as He pleases so that, together, we can minister to one another with different gifts in the church.and take not thy holy spirit from me. Ps 51:11found with child of the Holy Ghost. Matt 1:18baptize you with the Holy Ghost, Matt 3:11 (Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16)but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven Matt 12:31 (Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10)speaketh against the Holy Ghost, Matt 12:32the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Matt 28:19for it is not yet that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Mark 13:11and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost Luke 1:41father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, Luke 1:67Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove Luke 3:22Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Luke 11:13Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what Luke 12:12Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus John 7:39But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom John 14:26and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost John 20:22but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost Acts 1:5; 11:16receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come Acts 1:8And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, Acts 2:4; 4:31ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, Acts 5:3seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost Acts 6:3prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost Acts 8:15hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:19Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard Acts 10:44; 11:15be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Acts 11:16the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul Acts 13:2through the power of the Holy Ghost. Rom 15:13your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which 1 Cor 6:19say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. 1 Cor 12:3with that Holy Spirit of promise Eph 1:13And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, Eph 4:30who hath also given unto us his Holy Spirit. 1 Thes 4:8Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, 1 Tim 4:1the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 2 Tim 1:14divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, Heb 2:4made partakers of the Holy Ghost Heb 6:4as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pet 1:21bear record ... Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: 1 John 5:7praying in the Holy Ghost Jude 1:20
homileticsThe art of preparing a sermon and preaching. It examines various ways of preaching the Word of God to a congregation. It is a method or discipline that examines the different ways of preparing the preacher's heart, researching the Scriptures and resources, formulating and then delivering a sermon.
honest / honestly/ honestySincere, earnest, upright, truthful, straightforward, open. DTP The disciple is true to his faith and to be honest before God and men; a character that can build strong and lasting relationships with others.ground are they, which in an honest Luke 8:15among you seven men of honest report, Acts 6:3Provide things honest in the sight of Rom 12:17Let us walk honestly, as in the day; Rom 13:13ye should do that which is honest, 2 Cor 13:7are true, whatsoever things are honest, Phil 4:8That ye may walk honestly toward them that are 1 Thes 4:12life in all godliness and honesty. 1 Tim 2:2in all things willing to live honestly. Heb 13:18
honour / honoured / honourableRespect, admiration, credit, tribute, renown, reputation; a respect paid to God; to honour those who are over us like or father and mother (Ex 20:12). DTP As a disciple we need to show honour not only to God but also to each other; the Holy Spirit empowers us for service and part of serving one another is to show respect to each other, doing that which is best for them, building others up.unto their assembly, mine honour, Gen 49:6and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, Ex 14:17Honour thy father and thy mother: Ex 20:12 (Deut 5:16; Matt 15:4; 19:19; Mark 7:10; Eph 6:2)wherewith by me they honour God Judg 9:9them that honour me I will honour, and they that 1 Sam 2:30Glory and honour are in his presence; 1 Chr 16:27hast crowned him with glory and honour. Ps 8:5 (Heb 2:7)thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid Ps 21:5Sing forth the honour of his name: Ps 66:2speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, Ps 145:5Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with Prov 3:9and before honour is humility. Prov 15:33fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Prov 22:4Strength and honour are her clothing; and she Prov 31:25neither hast thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. Isa 43:23Honour thy father and thy mother. Luke 18:20honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. John 5:23serve me, him will my Father honour. John 12:26But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that Rom 2:10lump to make one vessel unto honour, Rom 9:21brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Rom 12:10possess his vessel in sanctification and honour 1 Thes 4:4be counted worthy of double honour, 1 Tim 5:17nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. 1 Tim 6:16a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet 2 Tim 2:21Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed Heb 13:4Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. ... Honour the king. 1 Pet 2:17giving honour unto the wife, as unto 1 Pet 3:7and wisdom, and strength, and honour, Rev 5:12
hoodHead covering, turban; designed to help protect the wearer from the heat and sun of the day; often a twisted coloured cloth wrapped around the head; can also signify clan or tribal identification.and the fine linen, and the hoods, Isa 3:23
hope / hopedExpect, trust, anticipate, desire, faith; looking to, and having faith in something that is not yet seen. DTP We are to place our hope in God and in our Saviour, Jesus Christ; hope is akin to faith, they go hand in hand like brothers; without this real hope in God, nonbelievers they may find themselves living in a hopeless situation (Eph 2:12).If I should say, I have hope, Ruth 1:12heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. Ps 31:24in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, Ps 38:15hope thou in God: Ps 42:11For thou art my hope, O LORD GOD: thou art my Ps 71:5they might set their hope in God, Ps 78:7they see me; because I have hoped in thy word. Ps 119:74but I hope in thy word. Ps 119:81I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy Ps 119:166Let Israel hope in the LORD: Ps 130:7hope of the righteous shall be gladness: Prov 10:28Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when Prov 13:12trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD Jer 17:7both hope and quietly wait for the salvation Lam 3:26of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am Acts 23:6and am judged for the hope of the promise made Acts 26:6Who against hope believed in hope, Rom 4:18rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Rom 5:2And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God Rom 5:5are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: Rom 8:24Rejoicing in hope; Rom 12:12and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Rom 15:4Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and Rom 15:13that he that ploweth should plow in hope; 1 Cor 9:10hopeth all things, endureth all things. 1 Cor 13:7now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; 1 Cor 13:13If in this life only we have hope in Christ, 1 Cor 15:19the hope of righteousness by faith. Gal 5:5ye may know what is the hope of his calling, Eph 1:18called in one hope of your calling Eph 4:4the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, Col 1:5away from the hope of the gospel, Col 1:23which is Christ in you, the hope of glory Col 1:27patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Thes 1:3and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 1 Thes 5:8and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope 1 Tim 1:1In hope of eternal life, which God, ... promised Tit 1:2to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:7to the full assurance of hope unto the end Heb 6:11Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, Heb 6:19Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, Heb 11:1hath begotten us again unto a lively hope 1 Pet 1:3that your faith and hope might be in God. 1 Pet 1:21hope that is in you with meekness 1 Pet 3:15
horns of the altar / hornsThis was on the four corners of the Brazen Alter that was in the outer court of the Tabernacle and Temple; sometimes people seeking asylum would grab hold on the horns of the altar and plead for mercy. DTP For the disciple it represents Christ's offering of Himself as the chosen lamb of God; all who would "grab on to" Him would have redemption from their sin.thou shalt make the horns of it upon Ex 27:2put it upon the horns of the altar Ex 29:12the horns thereof shall be of the Ex 30:2caught hold on the horns of the altar. 1 Kin 1:50even unto the horns of the altar. Ps 118:27upon the hornsof your altars Jer 17:1the horns of the altar shall be cut Amos 3:14horns of the golden altar which is Rev 9:13
Hosannabe to God; it means "save, we pray" (2 Kin 19:19; Ps 118:25); it was shouted out by the people as Jesus made His triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem.saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Matt 21:9the children crying ..., Hosanna to the Son of David; Matt 21:15that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Mark 11:9Hosanna in the highest. Mark 11:10forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel John 12:13
HOSEA, book ofMinor prophet book of the Old Testament, written by Hosea around 8th century BC; the book speaks out about how Israel's sins will be punished, he exhorts the people and the nation to repent (chapters 12 to 14). Hosea lived during the same time as Isaiah, Amos and Micah.
hospitalityKindness to strangers, generosity in entertainment; throughout the Bible, God's people were expected to show hospitality not only to their friends, but even more so to those who were strangers, people travelling from a distance. DTP As disciples, we are to show kindness and extend the right hand of fellowship to other believers who we may not personally know. (See Lev 19:33-34.)generous hospitality for three days. Acts 28:7 NIVgiven to hospitality. Rom 12:13of good behaviour, given to hospitality, 1 Tim 3:2a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, Tit 1:8show hospitality to strangers, Heb 13:2 NIVshown hospitality to angels without knowing Heb 13:2 NIVUse hospitality one to another without grudging. 1 Pet 4:9show hospitality to such people 3 John 1:8 NIV
hourPeriod of time equal to a twenty-fourth part of a day; there are 60 minutes in one hour.that day and hour knoweth no man, Matt 24:36 (Mark 13:32)in such an hour as ye think not Matt 24:44ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein Matt 25:13could ye not watch with me one hour? Matt 26:40 (Mark 14:37)hour is at hand, and the Son of man Matt 26:45 (Mark 14:41)The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead John 5:25the hour cometh, ... that ye shall be scattered, John 16:32Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, John 17:1not know what hour I will come upon thee. Rev 3:3will keep thee from the hour of temptation, Rev 3:10
house / housesHouse, residence, dwelling, abode, a dwelling place, often built of stone; while a house is the structure in which one lives, a "home" draws out a more emotional response ... a place where we belong and are happy, for example. In the history of the church, many places were simply just called "house churches" (Rom 16:5), places where people gathered to worship God and have fellowship one with another.Come thou and all thy house into the ark; Gen 7:1kindred, and from thy father's house, Gen 12:1shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, Ex 20:17 (Deut 5:21)but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Josh 24:15I purpose to build an house unto the name of 1 Kin 5:5glory ... filled the house of the LORD. 1 Kin 8:11 (2 Chr 5:14)Set thine house in order; for thou 2 Kin 20:1found the book ... in the house 2 Kin 22:8house of which I said, My name shall be there. 2 Kin 23:27and the glory of the LORD filled the house. 2 Chr 7:1Why is the house of God forsaken? Neh 13:11I have done for the house of my God, Neh 13:14zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; Ps 69:9 (John 2:17)rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Ps 84:10Through wisdom is an house builded; Prov 24:3house shall be established in the top Isa 2:2mine house shall be called an house of prayer Isa 56:7 (Matt 21:13; Mark 11:17; Luke 19:46)will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD Hag 2:7I was wounded in the house of my friends. Zech 13:6light unto all that are in the house. Matt 5:15which built his house upon a rock Matt 7:24This day is salvation come to this house, Luke 19:9make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. John 2:16In my Father's house are many John 14:2breaking bread from house to house, Acts 2:46that feared God with all his house, Acts 10:2and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:31the church that is in their house. Rom 16:5church that is in their house. 1 Cor 16:19One that ruleth well his own house, 1 Tim 3:4this sort are they which creep into houses, 2 Tim 3:6who subvert whole houses, teaching things Tit 1:11are built up a spiritual house, 1 Pet 2:5that judgement must begin at the house of God: 1 Pet 4:17
householdFamily; a group of people who live within a home; can also mean a group of people who are blood-related; the word home implies the idea of family living together. DTP The disciple is part of the household of faith; we are one family, part of the church, Christ's bride.his household after him, and they shall Gen 18:19LORD shall choose, thou and thy household. Deut 15:20the household which the LORD shall take Josh 7:14shall they call them of his household? Matt 10:25when she was baptized, and her household, Acts 16:15unto them who are of the household of faith. Gal 6:10the saints, and of the household of God Eph 2:19
housetop / housetopsThe roof of a house; roofs were often flat to accommodate a variety of activities, such as drying grain or just visiting.worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; Zeph 1:5ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. Matt 10:27they went upon the housetop, and let him down Luke 5:19shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. Luke 12:3Peter went up upon the housetop to pray Acts 10:9
human / humanityMortal, person; the crown jewel of God's creation; the man and woman made in God's image, differing vastly from the animal kingdom, with a free will to choose; mortals have a spirit that will live for all eternity, either in heaven or in hell.
humanismA study and teaching concerning mankind; a world view that puts man at the heart and centre of all things.
humble / humbled / humblenessModest, meek, respectful. DTP The disciple is to humble himself before God; he does not seek his own will but seeks to humbly submit himself to God's will. It is giving one's life over to the power and authority of another; the disciple humbles himself to the Lordship of Jesus Christ; if we humble ourselves before the Lord He will lift us up (James 4:10).thou refuse to humble thyself before me? Ex 10:3if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, Lev 26:41to humble thee, and to prove thee, Deut 8:2humbled thyself before the LORD, 2 Kin 22:19 (2 Chr 34:27)shall humble themselves, and pray, 2 Chr 7:14I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer Ps 35:13that is of a contrite and humble spirit, Isa 57:15Whosoever therefore shall humble Matt 18:4he that shall humble himself shall be Matt 23:12 (Luke 14:11)he that humbleth himself shall be Luke 18:14he humbled himself, and became obedient Phil 2:8kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, Col 3:12the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, James 4:10Humble yourselves therefore under the 1 Pet 5:6
humility / humiliationA modest view of one's own importance; condition of meekness and willingness to oneself to another; to step back and give the reins or position or position of authority to another.and before honour is humility. Prov 15:33In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: Acts 8:33the Lord with all humility of mind, Acts 20:19with all humility and gentleness, Eph 4:2 NASBto another, and be clothed with humility: 1 Pet 5:5
husbandCompanion or partner given in marriage to a women: both elders and deacons were instructed to be a husband to one wife. DTP The husband is to be leader in the home, but it is key that he leads by example, especially when it comes to spiritual things. The way the husband treats his wife can have a direct impact on his relationship both with his wife and with God (1 Pet 3:7).also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. Gen 3:6thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall Gen 3:16gave her to her husband Abram to be his Gen 16:3woman is a crown to her husband: Prov 12:4thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts Isa 54:5Then Joseph her husband, being a just Matt 1:19from her husband committeth adultery. Luke 16:18saith unto her, Go call thy husband, John 4:16an husband is bound by the law to her Rom 7:2Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: 1 Cor 7:3or be reconciled to her husband: 1 Cor 7:11the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, 1 Cor 7:14for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you 2 Cor 11:2For the husband is the head of the wife, Eph 5:23Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, Eph 5:25A bishop ... the husband of one wife, 1 Tim 3:2 the husband of one wife, having Titus 1:6as a bride adorned for her husband. Rev 21:2