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Holiness
One of the most common words used to refer to God in the Bible is “holiness.” We sing the song, “Holy, Holy, Holy,” to express …
The Gospel
The English word “gospel” is derived from the Greek “euangelion,” a word which means “good tidings.” The word occurs more than 75 times in the …
Goodness
Galatians 5:22-23 tells us the fruit which is cultivated in the life of trusting Christ. Nine aspects of the fruit-bearing life are taught by Paul. …
Tithe
What is the tithe? Our word tithe derives from an Old English word meaning “tenth.” Essentially, it means ten percent of one’s gross increase, given to the …
Sovereignty of God
The Biblical teaching on God’s sovereignty has to do with His absolute authority and rule over all of His creation. The English word “sovereign” is …
Righteousness
Holiness expresses itself in right living and right doing. This expression of holiness is called righteousness. Righteousness begins as an attribute of God. God is …
Omnipotence
A word once used for God, but not heard much lately, is the term, “omnipotence.” It is a word derived from the Latin words for …
Omnipresence
“Omnipresence” means that God, in His whole Being, is everywhere present at all times. The Scriptural basis for this doctrine is found in Psalm 139. …
Encouragement
The word “encourage” means “to give hope, courage, and confidence to.” It includes concepts of heartening, fostering, and helping. A leader cannot invent motivation; he …