Sproat, James, D.D a Presbyterian divine, was born at Scituate, Mass., April 11, 1722. He graduated at Yale College in 1741; was converted while in college; and having gone through the requisite course of preparation for the ministry, was licensed to preach, and ordained pastor of the Fourth Congregational Church in Guilford, Conn., Aug. 23, … Continue reading “Sproat, James, D.D”
Sprinkling
Sprinkling as a form of baptism, took the place of immersion after a few centuries in the early Church, not from any established rule, but by common consent, and it has since been very generally practiced in all but the Greek and Baptist churches, which insist upon immersion. In its defense the following considerations are … Continue reading “Sprinkling”
Sprinkler
Sprinkler SEE ASPERGILLUM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Sprinkle, Sprinkling
Sprinkle, Sprinkling sprink’l, sprinkling (, zarak, , nazah; , rhantzein): The first word means to toss or scatter abundantly, e.g. in handfuls, as dust on the head (Job 2:12) or blood from a bowl (Exo 9:8). The other Hebrew word is used of sprinkling with the finger (Lev 14:7; Lev 16:14, etc.). In the account … Continue reading “Sprinkle, Sprinkling”
Sprinkle
Sprinkle Sprinkle, namely, with blood to atone for guilt, as the high priest did (Lev 4:6; Lev 16:14; Lev 16:19), or with water for purifying (Num 19:18-21; Act 2:33). So Messiah (Isa 52:15; Heb 9:13-14; 1Pe 1:2). Many were astonished at Him; so shall He sprinkle many nations, even kings shall shut their mouths in … Continue reading “Sprinkle”
Springs of Water
Springs of Water No text for this entry. Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures
Springs
Springs SPRINGS.See Fountain, Israel, ii. 1 (5). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Springing, Or Springers
Springing, Or Springers the impost or point at which an arch unites with its support. The bottom stone of an arch which lies immediately upon the impost, is sometimes called a springer or springing stone. Also the bottom stone of the coping of a gable. SEE SKEW; SEE VOUSSOIR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Springing, Or Springers”
Springing
Springing Joh 4:14 (a) Our Lord reveals in this passage that the Christian may receive from him this wonderful, living Person, the Holy Spirit, who when He is received, recognized and trusted, becomes an active Person in the life of the Christian. This Holy Spirit will reveal His presence in a multitude of ways, will … Continue reading “Springing”
Springfield, Massachusetts, diocese of
Springfield, Massachusetts, diocese of Founded on 14 June 1870. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Boston. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Springfield patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary