Forerunner
A forerunner is one who goes ahead so that others may follow. John the Baptist went before Jesus in His ministry, while Jesus is called the believer’s forerunner because He entered heaven as the leader and representative of His people.
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FORESKIN
The foreskin is the skin removed in circumcision, the covenant sign given to Abraham and practiced in Israel. Scripture also uses “uncircumcision” figuratively for Gentiles or hearts resistant to God.
Forest
A forest is a wooded area, thicket, or enclosed plantation. Biblical forests included wooded regions in Gilead, Lebanon, Judah, and elsewhere, and they could symbolize both shelter and unfruitfulness or judgment.
FORFEIT
To forfeit means to lose something because of transgression or failure to observe a rule. Jesus warns that a person may forfeit his life or self by gaining the world while losing his soul.
FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is God’s gracious removal of guilt and estrangement through repentance and faith, grounded in Christ’s atoning work. Believers are likewise commanded to release offenses and maintain a forgiving spirit toward others.
Forgiveness of sin
Forgiveness of sin is God’s gracious removal of guilt and condemnation, freeing the repentant sinner from the penalty of sin. It is offered through the gospel on account of the work of Jesus Christ and belongs properly to God’s saving grace.
FORK
A fork was a three-pronged agricultural implement, probably used for handling grain or other material. The term occurs once and may possibly describe a weapon.
FORMER
Former means preceding in time, order, or position. As a noun it can also mean a maker or framer, while some passages use it geographically for the eastern or earlier sea.
Fornication
Fornication refers to sexual immorality, which the Mosaic law firmly condemned. Scripture also frequently uses the term figuratively for Israel’s unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and apostasy.
FORTH
Forth expresses movement forward, outward, or beyond a boundary. It commonly appears with verbs such as come forth, bring forth, break forth, stand forth, and spread forth.
Fortifications
Fortifications are defensive works such as walls, towers, gates, and other structures built to protect a city or stronghold. Fenced cities and fortified places were common features of ancient warfare.
Fortunatus
Fortunatus was a Christian from Corinth who visited Paul at Ephesus with Stephanas and Achaicus. Their presence refreshed Paul and represented the fellowship of the Corinthian church.
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