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BaptismThe Baptism of Jesus Christ is a baptism of redemption through immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Baptism of Jesus Christ frees the believer from the control of sin, by bringing death to sin. When the believer arises from the baptismal waters, he is born again, and resurrected into the new life in Christ Jesus. It is an act of obedience of the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to faith in the final resurrection of the dead. | ||
Barbarian Society of lowest form before it evolves into higher civilization | ||
Beatific The giving of happiness, bliss or blessings | ||
Beatific VisionThe immediate, eternal and direct perception of the LORD God that is received by those who ascend to Heaven upon their physical death. | ||
Beatification(Rom. Cath. Ch.) The official act of the Pope declaring a deceased person has entered Heaven and is enjoying the experience in happiness. His declaration bestows the title of Saint to the person, and makes them subject to religious honor and sometimes public cult. Beatification is considered the reflection of sanctification in someone who has died through the authority of the Church. | ||
BeatitudeSupreme blessedness, promised to specific believers by Jesus Christ in his sermon on the mount. | ||
Belief A strong faith, inclination, or principle that is based upon thoughtful reflection without emotional weight (See Ethics) | ||
BeneficePosition or post granted to ecclesiastics with guarantees of a fixed amount of property or income. | ||
Bernard of Clairvaux A 12th century monk who first secluded himself with the Cistercian Movement in 1112. He was of enormous importance and fame for his charismatic writings on the love of God in the 12th century. A larger than life figure, his message always reminded believers of the importance of moral purity and spiritual closeness to God. However, he is reviled by man, even today, for his contradictory participation in the condemnation of Peter Abelard, and his preaching of the Second Crusade. Regardless, by the time Bernard died, there were over 350 Cistercian abbeys throughout Europe as a result of his influence.1 (See Cistercian Movement) Reference: 1 Hill, Jonathan. "Early Christianity: A World Religion." Handbook to the History of Christianity. Zondervan, 2006, 191. | ||
Bible StudyThe Lord Jesus Christ taught His Word to His Disciples with four levels of learning. Jewish scholars also teach the Torah on these four classical levels. Christians studying and teaching the Word of God should strive for the same degree of detailed instruction as He moves them to learn.
Peshat—understanding the simple meaning of the text at face value. It is the cornerstone of interpretation; all other approaches must not contradict the peshat analysis, or it is flawed. (Literal) Remez—an allusion, or an allegorical and philosophical level of study (Figurative) Drash—the regal level, the Bible is understood using riddles and parables. (Parable) Sod—the hidden meaning or the mystical level (Typology) | ||