Lord’s Supper See Eucharist. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church LORD’S SUPPER Is an ordinance which our Saviour instituted as a commemoration of his death and sufferings. 1. It is called a sacrament, that it, a sign and an oath. An outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace; an oath, by which … Continue reading “Lord’s Supper”
Lord’s Prayer, The
Lord’s Prayer, The (Mat 6:9-13; Luk 11:2-4): Prayer occupied an important place in the life and the teachings of Jesus. He was emphatically a man of prayer, praying frequently in private and in public, and occasionally spending whole nights in communion with His heavenly Father. He often spoke to His disciples on the subject of … Continue reading “Lord’s Prayer, The”
Lord’s Prayer (II)
Lord’s Prayer (II) LORDS PRAYER (II.)This name for the prayer which Jesus taught His disciples (Mat 6:9-13, Luk 11:2-4), though used so generally by Christians, does not occur in the NT, and objection to it has sometimes been offered. It might suggest that the prayer was one which Jesus Himself employed, while not only is … Continue reading “Lord’s Prayer (II)”
Lord’s Prayer (I)
Lord’s Prayer (I) LORDS PRAYER (I) 1. Place in NT.Mat 6:9-13, Luk 11:1-4. The former passage has been more influential in the later history of the Lords Prayer, but the latter seems to give it in a more historical setting. In the Sermon on the Mount, the Prayer is, to all appearance, a later insertion; … Continue reading “Lord’s Prayer (I)”
LORD’S PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER Is that which our Lord gave to his disciples on the Mount. According to what is said in the sixth chapter of Matthew, it was given as a directory; but from Luk 11:1. some argue that it was given as a form. Some have urged that the second and fourth petition of that … Continue reading “LORD’S PRAYER”
Lords of the Philistines
Lords Of The Philistines LORDS OF THE PHILISTINES.The chieftains or tyrants of the five Philistine cities, Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron, and Gath. Wherever they are mentioned (Jos 13:3, Jdg 3:3; Jdg 16:5; Jdg 16:8; Jdg 16:18; Jdg 16:27; Jdg 16:30, 1Sa 5:8; 1Sa 5:11; 1Sa 6:4; 1Sa 6:12; 1Sa 6:16; 1Sa 6:18; 1Sa 7:7; 1Sa … Continue reading “Lords of the Philistines”
LORD’S NAME TAKEN IN VAIN
LORD’S NAME TAKEN IN VAIN Consists, first, in using it lightly or rashly, in exclamations, adjurations, and appeals in common conversation. 2. Hypocritically, in our prayers, thanksgiving, &c. 3. Superstitiously, as when the Israelites carried the ark to the field of battle, to render them successful against the Philistines, 1Sa 4:1-22. 4. Wantonly, in swearing … Continue reading “LORD’S NAME TAKEN IN VAIN”
Lords, Lord of
Lords, Lord of A title of Christ in Saint Paul’s first letter to Timothy 6:15; also in the Apocalypse 11:14; the Lamb will overcome the coalitions of the future as He does these of the present because He is “Lord of Lords” and “King of Kings.” The two titles suitable only to God, are again … Continue reading “Lords, Lord of”
Lord’s Day, The
Lord’s Day, The This occurs only in Rev 1:10; John was in [the] Spirit on the Lord’s day. It was the day of the week on which the Lord arose – the resurrection day, and thus emphatically marks the sabbath for the Christian. It is the first day of the week, and is suggestive of … Continue reading “Lord’s Day, The”
Lord’s Day
Lord’s Day 1. Origin.-Before the apostolic period had wholly passed away the first day of the week had become, or was well on the way to become, the stated weekly holy-day of the Christian Church, bearing the distinctive designation the Lords Day ( ). It is evident that this day was regarded as of special … Continue reading “Lord’s Day”