Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Reading () In apostolic literature the mention of reading occurs almost invariably in connexion with the OT Scriptures. A few references are made to those writings which later formed part of the NT. The subject resolves itself into the three questions as to what was the usage of the early Church in regard to (1) … Continue reading “Reading”

READINESS-UNREADINESS (A) READINESS(1) For the Future 2Ki20:1; Amo 4:12; Mat 24:44; Mat 25:10; Mar 13:35; Luk 12:35; Luk 12:36; Rev 19:7 –SEE Watchfulness, WATCHFULNESS & WATCHFULNESSDeath, DEATHSecond Coming (5), FUTURE, THESudden Events, SUDDEN EVENTSImminence, IMMINENCE (2) For Spiritual Service 2Co 8:19; 2Co 9:2; 2Ti 2:21; Tit 3:1; 1Pe 3:15; 1Pe 5:2 (B) SPIRITUAL PREPARATION, steps … Continue reading “READINESS-UNREADINESS”

Readiness READINESSThe expression , Be ye ready, is employed by Christ to denote the necessity for constant readiness to receive Him at His Second Coming (Mat 24:44, Luk 12:40). Closely akin to it in meaning is the more frequently used , Watch ye, the word with which Christ demands constant watchfulness for the day of … Continue reading “Readiness”

reader (Latin: reader) Clerk in minor orders, second in the Roman Rite. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Reader one of the five inferior orders of the Church of Rome. The office of reader is of great antiquity in the Church, dating as far back as the 3d century. It is, however, abundantly evident that it was … Continue reading “Reader”

Read, Thomas, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born in Maryland in March 1746. He was educated at the old Academy of Philadelphia; in 1768 received license to preach, and began his ministry at Drawyer’s Creek, Delaware; in 1772 he was installed as the pastor; and in 1798 accepted a call from the Second Presbyterian Church … Continue reading “Read, Thomas, D.D”

Read, Thomas Buchanan an American artist of some renown, deserves a place here for his distinction in works on sacred subjects. He was born in Chester County, Pa., March 12, 1822. When but seventeen years old he entered the studio of a sculptor in Cincinnati, intending to devote himself to sculpture for life; but painting … Continue reading “Read, Thomas Buchanan”

Read, Reading primarily, “to know certainly, to know again, recognize” (ana, “again,” ginosko, “to know”), is used of “reading” written characters, e.g., Mat 12:3, Mat 12:5; Mat 21:16; Mat 24:15; of the private “reading” of Scripture, Act 8:28, Act 8:30, Act 8:32; of the public “reading” of Scripture, Luk 4:16; Act 13:27; Act 15:21; 2Co … Continue reading “Read, Reading”

Read, Henry Clay a Presbyterian minister, was born in Stanford, Lincoln County, Ky., Jan. 30, 1826. He graduated at Centre College, Danville, Ky., in 1849, and at the theological seminary at Princeton, N. J., in 1850; was licensed by Transylvania Presbytery June 27, 1850, and began his labors at Westport, Lagrange, and Ballardsville. Ky. In … Continue reading “Read, Henry Clay”

Read, Francis H a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Harrison County, Va., Nov. 25, 1812, was converted in his youth, joined the Church promptly in 1829, and in 1834, feeling called of God to the holy ministry, entered the travelling connection within the bounds of the Pittsburgh Conference, Pa. When the … Continue reading “Read, Francis H”

Reach “to follow,” is translated “have reached,” in Rev 18:5, of the sins of Babylon. Some mss. have the verb kollaomai, “to cleave together,” RV, marg.; see FOLLOW. “to reach or stretch out,” is rendered “reached after” in 1Ti 6:10, RV; see DESIRE, B, No. 5. “to bear, carry,” is used of “reaching” forth the … Continue reading “Reach”