Proportion of faith
The proportion of faith means that a person’s prophetic or teaching ministry should agree with the faith and truth God has revealed. It calls for sound, consistent interpretation rather than claims governed by personal impulse.
Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Proselyte
A proselyte was a Gentile who settled among the Israelites or embraced the Jewish faith. In the New Testament the term commonly refers to a convert to Judaism, some of whom became receptive to the gospel.
PROVENDER
Provender is fodder or prepared feed for animals, including straw, bran, vetch, hay, or feed mixed with salt or aromatic herbs.
Proverb
A proverb is a concise, memorable saying that expresses wisdom, observation, instruction, or a pointed comparison. Biblical proverbs may also take the form of a parable, riddle, or symbolic teaching.
Proverbs, Book of
The Book of Proverbs is a collection of inspired wisdom sayings concerning godly character, practical conduct, prudence, justice, work, speech, and family life. Much of the collection is associated with Solomon, with additional sayings from other wise teachers.
Providence
Providence is God’s preserving, governing, and directing care over all creation and its events. It includes His care for nature, nations, individuals, and the course of redemption, while leaving human beings morally responsible for their actions.
Province
A province was a territory or administrative jurisdiction governed by a Roman official. In the New Testament, Judea was a Roman province administered by procurators under the broader authority of Syria.
Psalms
The Psalms are sacred songs and prayers expressing praise, thanksgiving, confession, lament, trust, and hope in God. They were produced by several inspired writers and used in both personal devotion and public worship.
Psalms, Book Of
The Book of Psalms, or Psalter, is the collection of 150 Hebrew songs and prayers used in worship. It presents the believer’s converse with God, addresses sin and suffering, and bears significant witness to the Messiah.
Psaltery
The psaltery was a stringed musical instrument used to accompany singing. Its exact form is uncertain, but it was associated with the lyre or harp and was used in Israelite and Persian-period music.
PSYCHOLOGY
Biblical psychology studies Scripture’s teaching about human nature, the soul, spirit, body, sin, death, and immortality. The Bible presents humanity as created by God, fallen, and in need of redemption, without giving a systematic philosophical psychology.
Ptolemaeus, Or Ptolemy
Ptolemy was the name of the Greek dynasty that ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great. Several Ptolemies appear in the history and prophecies concerning Egypt and Syria during the inter-testamental period.
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