New Testament

Dean S.
These are words used in the New Testament of the Bible.
I used "GUIDE TO THE SCRIPTURES", http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/contents, for the word descriptions. Each entry gives a short definition of the topic and provides scriptural references about that topic.
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  1. apostle
    an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
  2. baptize
    administer a sacrament signifying spiritual rebirth
    From a Greek word meaning to dip or immerse. Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God (John 3: 5).
  3. Bethlehem
    a small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank of the Jordan River; early home of David and regarded as the place where Jesus was born
    A small city located five miles south of Jerusalem. In Hebrew, Bethlehem means house of bread; it is also called Ephrath, meaning fruitful. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem (Matt. 2: 1-8).
  4. blood
    the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart
  5. crucify
    kill by nailing onto a cross
    A Roman form of execution, common during New Testament times, in which the person was put to death by tying or nailing his hands and feet to a cross. Jesus foretold his crucifixion, (Matt. 20: 18-19).
  6. faith
    complete confidence in a person or plan, etc.
  7. foreordained
    established or prearranged unalterably
  8. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
    A record tracing the line of descent in a family. Where priesthood offices or certain blessings were restricted to a particular family, genealogies in the scriptures were very important (Matt. 1: 1-17; Luke 3: 23-38).
  9. glory
    a state of high honor
  10. grace
    elegance and beauty of movement or expression
  11. Herod
    king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
    A family of rulers in Judea near the time of Jesus Christ. They were important figures in many New Testament events. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (Matt. 2:3)
  12. Holy Ghost
    the third person in the Trinity
    The third member of the Godhead (1 Jn. 5: 7). The Holy Ghost is often referred to as the Spirit, or the Spirit of God.
  13. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  14. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
  15. Jesus Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Christ (a Greek word) and Messiah (a Hebrew word) mean the anointed. Jesus Christ is the Firstborn of the Father in the spirit (Heb. 1: 6). He is the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh (John 1: 14; 3: 16).
  16. John the Baptist
    a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus
    The son of Zacharias and Elisabeth in the New Testament. John was sent to prepare the people to receive the Messiah (John 1: 19-27). He held the keys of the Aaronic Priesthood and baptized Jesus Christ.
  17. Joseph
    husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus
    Husband of Mary, mother of Jesus. Joseph was a descendant of David (Matt. 1: 1-16; Luke 3: 23-38) and lived in Nazareth. Mary was Jesus only earthly parent because God the Father was Jesus' father. But the Jews thought of Joseph as Jesus' father.
  18. Lord
    a titled peer of the realm
    A title of deep respect and honor for God the Father and the Savior Jesus Christ. The title refers to their positions as supreme, loving masters over their creations. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God (Matt. 22: 37; Mark 12: 30).
  19. Mary
    the mother of Jesus
    In the New Testament, a virgin chosen by God the Father to be the mother of His Son in the flesh. Mary gave birth to Jesus and laid him in a manger (Luke 2: 7).
  20. mercy
    a disposition to be kind and forgiving
  21. Nazareth
    a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
    A village among the hills west of the Sea of Galilee. Nazareth was the early home of Jesus (Matt. 2: 23). Jesus taught in the synagogue at Nazareth, and declared that he fulfilled the prophecy in Isaiah 61: 1-2 (Matt. 13: 54-58; Mark 6: 1-6; Luke 4: 16-30).
  22. obedience
    the trait of being willing to follow commands or guidance
  23. parable
    a short moral story
    A simple story used to illustrate and teach a spiritual truth or principle. A parable is based on comparing an ordinary object or event to a truth, and the underlying meaning or message of a parable is often hidden to listeners who are not spiritually prepared to receive it (Matt. 13: 10-17). Jesus often taught with parables.
  24. peace
    the state prevailing during the absence of war
  25. praise
    an expression of approval and commendation
  26. Redeemer
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
  27. resurrection
    a revival from inactivity and disuse
  28. salvation
    rescuing or protecting someone or something from harm
  29. sanctification
    a religious ceremony in which something is made holy
  30. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
  31. spirit
    the vital principle or animating force within living things
  32. star
    a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy
  33. stranger
    an individual that one is not acquainted with
  34. temple
    a place of worship
    Literally the house of the Lord. The Lord has always commanded his people to build temples, holy buildings in which worthy Saints perform sacred ceremonies and ordinances of the gospel for themselves and for the dead. The Lord visits his temples, and they are the most holy of all places of worship. Jesus cleansed the temple, Matt. 21: 12-16 (Mark 11: 15-18; Luke 19: 45-48).
  35. temptation
    the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
  36. trial
    the act of testing something
Created on Wed Sep 24 11:18:50 EDT 2008 (updated Thu Sep 25 10:36:29 EDT 2008)

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