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  • 41Free Bible Students — Part of a series onBible Students Communities IBSA Free Bible Students Jehovah s Witnesses Laymen s Hom …

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  • 42Dispensation (period) — For other uses, see Dispensation. In certain religions, a dispensation is a distinctive arrangement or period in history that forms the framework through which God relates to mankind. Contents 1 Protestant dispensations 2 Latter Day Saint… …

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  • 43Mediator —    One who intervenes between two persons who are at variance, with a view to reconcile them. This word is not found in the Old Testament; but the idea it expresses is found in Job 9:33, in the word daysman (q.v.), marg., umpire.    This word is… …

    Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • 44Mercy —    Compassion for the miserable. Its object is misery. By the atoning sacrifice of Christ a way is open for the exercise of mercy towards the sons of men, in harmony with the demands of truth and righteousness (Gen. 19:19; Ex. 20:6; 34:6, 7; Ps.… …

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  • 45Good Friday — The Friday before Easter; the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Christ. Good because of the atoning sacrifice of the Lord as Saviour of the world …

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  • 46atonement — n. 1. (Rare) Reconciliation, pacification, concord, agreement. 2. Expiation, propitiation, satisfaction, reparation, amends, peace offering, atoning sacrifice …

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  • 47peace-offering — n. 1. Atonement, satisfaction, amends, reparation, atoning sacrifice. 2. Mediation, olive branch, intercession …

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  • 48propitiation — n. 1. Conciliation, reconciliation, pacification. 2. Atonement, expiation, satisfaction, reparation, atoning sacrifice …

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  • 49JOY — JOY, a term used to render into English a number of Hebrew words expressing a response of pleasure to persons, things, situations, and acts. Commenting on the phrase, We will be glad and rejoice in thee, the Midrash (Song R. 1:4) notes that there …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • 50Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

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