APOSTLES The word "apostle", meaning "one sent forth," is used of our Lord (Hebrews 3:1). Elsewhere it is used for the twelve who were called to that office by our Lord during His earth ministry; of Paul, called to the apostleship by the risen and ascended Lord, and of Barnabas (Acts 14:14) special... [ Continue Reading ]
GENTILES The kingdom was promised to the Jews. Gentiles could be blessed only through Christ crucified and risen. Compare (John 12:20).... [ Continue Reading ]
LOST SHEEP (Greek, "apollumi"). (_ See Scofield) - (John 3:16). _ Also (Matthew 15:24); (Matthew 15:26); (Acts 13:46).... [ Continue Reading ]
DEVILS demons. (_ See Scofield) - (Matthew 7:22). _... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVIDE NEITHER GOLD Compare (Mark 6:8); (Luke 9:3). The central thought here, urgency, must be kept in mind. The emphasis is upon "provide." Time is not to be taken to search for additional staves or shoes. The disciples were to go in their ordinary sandals, with such staff as they might have, or... [ Continue Reading ]
SEND The scope of (Matthew 10:16) reaches beyond the personal ministry of the twelve, covering in a general sense the sphere of service during the present age. (Matthew 10:23) has in view the preaching of the remnant. (Isaiah 1:9). (_ See Scofield) - (Romans 11:5) _ in the tribulation (Psalms 2:5... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR IT SHALL BE GIVEN An instruction to martyrs, not to preachers.... [ Continue Reading ]
SON OF MAN (_ See Scofield) - (Matthew 8:20). _... [ Continue Reading ]
BEELZEBUB Beelzebul, title of a heathen deity.... [ Continue Reading ]
HELL (_ See Scofield) - (Matthew 5:22). _... [ Continue Reading ]
PEACE Compare (John 14:27). Peace is spoken of in Scripture in three ways: (1) "Peace with God"; (Romans 5:1); this is the work of Christ into which the individual enters by faith; (Ephesians 2:14); (Romans 5:1). (2) "The peace of God"; (Philippians 4:7); inward peace, the state of soul of that... [ Continue Reading ]
RIGHTEOUS Righteousness. (_ See Scofield) - (Romans 10:10). _... [ Continue Reading ]