Biblia

Kingdom

Resource •      Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands, Charles H. Dyer & Roy B. Zuck, editors, (Baker Books; Grand Rapids, MI, 1994), pp. 201ff; 222ff •      C. Swindoll, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, pp. 14-29

King

Jesus Is Jesus initiated His public life with a simple but stiff challenge to repentance (Matthew 4:17). It was actually a familiar message—identical, in fact, to the message of John the Baptist, Jesus’ forerunner (Matt. 3:2). Both urged their listeners to repent, to change their minds and hearts, not merely for the sake of change, … Continue reading “King”

Kindness

President William McKinley But in all things commending ourselves…by kindness,…by love unfeigned. 2 Corinthians 6:4, 6 When William McKinley was President of the United States, he had to make a decision about the appointment of an ambassador to a foreign country. Two candidates were equally qualified, so McKinley was still a Congressman, he had observed … Continue reading “Kindness”

Kenosis

Jesus’ Incarnation This is a teaching concerning Jesus’ incarnation. The Kenosis attempts to solve some paradoxes between the nature of God and of man as united in Jesus. For example, how could an all knowing God become a baby, or how could God be tempted? The Kenosis maintains that God when becoming a man divested … Continue reading “Kenosis”

Keep

What We Should •      Keep the sayings of Christ John 8:51–2 •      Keep the commandments of Christ John 14:15 •      Keep the unity of the spirit Ephesians 4:3 •      Keep unspotted from the world James 1:27 •      Keep in the love of God Jude 21 •      Keep the faith 2 Timothy 4:7 •      Keep pure … Continue reading “Keep”

Just War

Criteria of a •      Last resort. “All other means to the morally just solution of a conflict must be exhausted before resort to arms can be regarded as legitimate.” •      Just cause. “War can be just only if employed to defend a stable order or morally preferable cause against threats of destruction or the use … Continue reading “Just War”

Justification

Acquittal Legal term meaning “acquittal,” a declaration that someone is in the right. Sinners are in the wrong before God. They have broken his laws, they deserve punishment, but on the cross Christ took their place. Now, when they put their trust in Christ, they are declared to be in the right, acquitted, justified. The … Continue reading “Justification”

Justice

Vigilantes Vigilantes were self-appointed law enforcement groups which sprang up on the American frontier. One writer says that “vigilantism was [often] carried out by citizens who were moderate and orderly in their application of force,” but he notes that the danger of mob rule was also present. Just ask the poor fellow whose grave at … Continue reading “Justice”