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Herod ruled as a Jewish king when Jesus was born. -See:[King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md) +See: [King Herod](../articles/kingherod.md) diff --git a/41-mat/16.md b/41-mat/16.md index cea9e82..3fd5cc8 100644 --- a/41-mat/16.md +++ b/41-mat/16.md @@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../art ### Why did Jesus not want the disciples to tell people that he is the messiah? -See:[Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) ## 16:21-28 diff --git a/41-mat/18.md b/41-mat/18.md index 484675a..6fb3e5b 100644 --- a/41-mat/18.md +++ b/41-mat/18.md @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md) When a Christian sinned and did not listen to correction from other Christians, Jesus said to treat them the same way they treated a tax collector or a Gentile. That is, they were to be separated from other Christians in some way. Jesus wanted the Christians to treat the sinning Christian in the same way they treat non-Christians who sin. That is, they are to tell them that they need to repent. -See:[Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md) +See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md) diff --git a/42-mrk/01.md b/42-mrk/01.md index 92bef37..7e89410 100644 --- a/42-mrk/01.md +++ b/42-mrk/01.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Both Elijah and John lived in the wilderness. People who lived in the wilderness Mark wrote these things so everyone would know that John was the prophet who God promised to send before the messiah came. John told people that the messiah would be there soon. -See:[Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Locust](../articles/locust.md); [Wilderness](../articles/wilderness.md) +See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Locust](../articles/locust.md); [Wilderness](../articles/wilderness.md) ### Why was John’s baptism different from all other baptisms? @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ See: [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfath Jesus went to the wilderness because the Holy Spirit wanted him to go there. Jesus completely obeyed the Holy Spirit and went to the wilderness. -See:[Wilderness](../articles/wilderness.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md) +See: [Wilderness](../articles/wilderness.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md) ### Why did God send Jesus into the wilderness? @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ God sent Jesus into the wilderness. This is because Satan was going to tempt him See: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13 -See:[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ## 1:14-15 @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ Other scholars think Jesus was coming to offer to his kingdom to Israel. His kin See: Matthew 4:12-17; Luke -See:[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Proclaim (Proclamation)](../articles/proclaim.md) +See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Proclaim (Proclamation)](../articles/proclaim.md) ## 1:16-20 @@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ See: [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md) ### What was a synagogue? -See:[Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md) +See: [Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md) ### How were the things Jesus taught different from other teachers? @@ -170,13 +170,13 @@ See Map: Nazareth Jesus made others know that he had power over the demons when he told them to be quiet. They needed Jesus’ permission to speak. -See:[Demon](../articles/demon.md) +See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md) ### Who is the “holy one” of God? Jesus is the holy one of God. That is, he is the messiah. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) ### Why were the people amazed? @@ -230,4 +230,4 @@ The Law of Moses required a leper to show himself to the priest. The priest woul See: Matthew 8:1-4; Luke 5:12-16 -See:[Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md);[Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Priest (Priesthood)](../articles/priest.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md);[Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md) +See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md);[Leprosy (Leper)](../articles/leprosyleper.md); [Priest (Priesthood)](../articles/priest.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md);[Synagogue](../articles/synagogue.md) diff --git a/42-mrk/02.md b/42-mrk/02.md index 8ac7592..a719dd7 100644 --- a/42-mrk/02.md +++ b/42-mrk/02.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Jesus called the Pharisees “righteous.” This is because they were the teache See: Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32 -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md) ## 2:18-22 diff --git a/42-mrk/03.md b/42-mrk/03.md index 5c80d13..efe2f25 100644 --- a/42-mrk/03.md +++ b/42-mrk/03.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The Pharisees taught that it was wrong to heal someone on the Sabbath unless the See: Mark 2:24 -See:[Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md);[Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) +See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md);[Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) ### Who were the Herodians? @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) The apostles were going to tell other people a message. That message was the gospel. -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ## 3:20-30 @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Beelzebul was a name for Satan. See: Matthew 12:24-32; Luke 11:17-23 -See:[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### How did the scribes think Jesus was able to remove demons from people? @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ See: [Parable](../articles/parable.md) Jesus spoke against what the Scribes said. Jesus said that he fought against Satan by casting out demons. If Jesus wanted to help Satan, then he would not fight against Satan. Jesus also fought against the things Satan ruled on earth. God allowed Satan to rule these things for a period of time. Jesus proved that he was stronger than Satan and could defeat Satan by casting out demons. -See:[Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Scribe](../articles/scribe.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### What was the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? diff --git a/42-mrk/04.md b/42-mrk/04.md index 65274a4..2979dd0 100644 --- a/42-mrk/04.md +++ b/42-mrk/04.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Jesus got into the boat near the shore. By doing this, people could not get too ### What was a parable? -See:[Parable](../articles/parable.md) +See: [Parable](../articles/parable.md) ### Why did Mark write about sowing seeds? @@ -35,13 +35,13 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) ### What was the mystery? -See:[Mystery](../articles/mystery.md) +See: [Mystery](../articles/mystery.md) ### Who was given the mystery of the kingdom of God? Those who believed in Jesus were given the mystery of the kingdom of God. Anyone who rejected Jesus would not understand the things he taught. In 4:12, Jesus said that if they understood the things he taught, then they would have believed in him. -See:[Mystery](../articles/mystery.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) +See: [Mystery](../articles/mystery.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) ## 4:13-20 @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md);[Disci Jesus said that the kingdom of God is like a man who sowed his seed on the ground. This was a metaphor. The seeds were the gospel. Christians sowed the seeds. That is, they spread the gospel by telling it to other people. However, they did not make the seeds grow. God made the seed grow. Jesus wanted to say that Christians could not make other people believe in Jesus. -See:[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ## 4:30-34 @@ -133,11 +133,11 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metap The birds of heaven were birds. Heaven was the sky. -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) ### What was a parable? -See:[Parable](../articles/parable.md) +See: [Parable](../articles/parable.md) ## 4:35-41 diff --git a/42-mrk/05.md b/42-mrk/05.md index 21a0931..38aeccf 100644 --- a/42-mrk/05.md +++ b/42-mrk/05.md @@ -21,13 +21,13 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean When someone was restrained, they could not go from one place to another place or doing other things. This man could not be restrained. This is because the unclean spirit was very strong in the man. -See:[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md) +See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md) ### Why did the man cut himself? The man was in so much pain that he cut himself. He did not want to live anymore. He would rather die than to live with this demon inside of him. -See:[Demon](../articles/demon.md);[Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md) +See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md);[Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md) ### Why did the man bow down before Jesus? @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean The man did not want Jesus to torment him. That is, he did not want Jesus to harm him in a severe way. He did not want Jesus to punish him and send him to hell to be punished forever. Some scholars think the man was talking here, not the demon living in the man. Other scholars think the demon was talking. -See:[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ## 5:9-20 @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md) The demons did not want Jesus to make them leave the area. They wanted Jesus to allow them to go into the group of pigs. Some scholars think they wanted to remain in the same area where they could hurt more people. Other scholars think that they did not want Jesus to punish them and send them to hell. -See:[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ### Why did the pigs run down the cliffs and into the sea? @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ This woman was healed because she believed in Jesus. Jesus told the woman to go in peace and be healed from her suffering. He wanted her to live in a way that honored God. He also wanted her to know that he completely healed her. She was now clean and did not need to be separated from other people. -See:[Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md) +See: [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md) ### Why were the people at the house crying? @@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ The people laughed at Jesus. The people did not know that Jesus had the power to Jesus did not want this girl’s family to tell other people about Jesus healing her. Her father was a Jewish leader and many Jewish leaders rejected Jesus as the messiah. It was not time for them to fight against Jesus. So he did not want them to know what he was doing. Some scholars also think Jesus did not want people to begin bringing dead people to him to be made alive again. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Messianic Secret](../articles/messianicsecret.md) ### Why did the girl need to eat? diff --git a/42-mrk/06.md b/42-mrk/06.md index 2a89ee8..a36602c 100644 --- a/42-mrk/06.md +++ b/42-mrk/06.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ See Map: Nazareth ### What was the Sabbath? -See:[Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md) +See: [Sabbath](../articles/sabbath.md) ### Why did the people want to know who taught Jesus? @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ See: [Family of Jesus](../articles/familyjesus.md) The people did not like what Jesus said because the people knew Jesus was Mary’s son. They knew his brothers and sisters, they did not believe he was sent from God and was their messiah. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) ### What did Jesus mean when he said, “a prophet is not without honor”? @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Jesus was able to heal anyone in this place. Some scholars think Jesus was not f The twelve were the twelve disciples. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) ### What did Jesus send the disciples to do? @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) The disciples were told to remain in one house. At this time it was a great honor to have someone stay in your home. Jesus did not want his disciples to dishonor a host by leaving that house. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) ### Why were the disciples to shake the dust off their feet? @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md) In ancient Israel, it was common to anoint someone with oil who was sick so that they might be healed. They poured oil on their head or where they were hurt. It was a way of asking God to help this person. -See:[Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md) +See: [Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md) ## 6:14-20 diff --git a/42-mrk/07.md b/42-mrk/07.md index 37fc773..2f7809f 100644 --- a/42-mrk/07.md +++ b/42-mrk/07.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ Jesus said that the Pharisees were hypocrites. The Pharisees said they were hono The Pharisees were like the people Isaiah prophesied about. They obeyed men and the rules made by men. However, they did not obey God and the rules he made. -See:[Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md) +See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Hypocrisy (Hypocirte)](../articles/hypocrisy.md) ### What did Mark say about honoring your father and mother? @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ See: [Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible)](../articles/differencesbi The disciples asked about a parable. The parable was about what Jesus said in verse 15. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Parable](../articles/parable.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Parable](../articles/parable.md) ### What did Jesus want to teach when he used this parable? @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Some scholars think he talked about the disciples when he talked about the child Other scholars think that he talked about Israel when he talked about the children. He was talking about the Gentiles when he talked about the dogs. He talked about the gospel message and the blessings of Jesus’ miracles when he talked about bread. He wanted to say that he taught the gospel to the Jews before he taught the gospel to the Gentiles. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) ### Why did Jesus heal this woman’s daughter? diff --git a/42-mrk/08.md b/42-mrk/08.md index 8689991..07932d9 100644 --- a/42-mrk/08.md +++ b/42-mrk/08.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Jesus gave thanks to God before they ate. He thanked God for giving them their f Mark wrote there were 7 large baskets of uneaten food after everyone ate. There was more food that remained then the food with which they started. This was a miracle. -See:[Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) +See: [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) ### Where was Dalmanutha? @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md) The man saw people and said they looked like walking trees. This is because his eyes were not yet completely healed. Jesus tried to teach the disciples something by not healing the man completely the first time. This was because seeing was a metaphor. People often spoke about understanding something as if they were seeing it. In the same way the man saw more clearly after Jesus touched his eyes again, so the disciples understood Jesus more clearly when he explained the things he taught. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Why did Jesus not want this man to enter into the village? @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/me The words “take up your cross” were a metaphor. Jesus died on a cross. He obeyed God even though he suffered for obeying God. He wanted people to do the same thing. He wanted them to obey God even if they suffered because they obeyed God. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md) ### How does someone save their life? diff --git a/42-mrk/09.md b/42-mrk/09.md index 8186aa9..2b11c4d 100644 --- a/42-mrk/09.md +++ b/42-mrk/09.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ See: [Tent of Meeting](../articles/tentofmeeting.md); [Festival of Shelters](../ Peter was terrified because he thought the time was coming for God to judge the world. He did not understand that this was not what was happening. Some scholars think Peter, James, and John did not have fear, but had great awe in seeing Jesus, Elijah, and Moses together on the mountain. -See:[Awe (Awesome)](../articles/awe.md) +See: [Awe (Awesome)](../articles/awe.md) ### Who spoke from the cloud? @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ See Map: Galilee Jesus did not want people to know where they were because he was teaching the disciples. He did not want people to interrupt them. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) ### What did Jesus teach the disciples about the Son of Man? @@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ Jesus said, “if anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and “servan Jesus helped the disciples to understand what he said by talking about a child. At this time, people did not think they should spend their time teaching and helping children. He wanted the disciples to help people who wanted to believe in Jesus and follow Jesus, even if they did not think they were significant enough to teach. They served Jesus by serving these people. They also honored God, who sent Jesus to the Earth. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Serve](../artcles/serve.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Serve](../artcles/serve.md) ## 9:38-50 @@ -168,13 +168,13 @@ See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md);[Fire](../articles/fire.md); [Kingdom of God](. Some ancient copies of the Greek New Testament have the words in verse 44. However, more of the ancient Greek copies do not have the words from verse 44. Mark probably did not write the words that are in verse 44. -See:[Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible](../articles/differencesbible.md) +See: [Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible](../articles/differencesbible.md) ### Did Mark write the words in verse 46? Some ancient copies of the Greek New Testament have the words in verse 46. However, more of the ancient Greek copies do not have the words from verse 46. Mark probably did not write the words that are in verse 46. -See:[Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible](../articles/differencesbible.md) +See: [Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible](../articles/differencesbible.md) ### How was someone salted with fire? @@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Scholars do not know why Jesus said that someone was “salted with fire.” Per See: Leviticus 2:13 -See:[Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md) +See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md) ### Why did Jesus speak about salt? diff --git a/42-mrk/intro.md b/42-mrk/intro.md index 647536a..aeff6ad 100644 --- a/42-mrk/intro.md +++ b/42-mrk/intro.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Mark did not explain the different names for Jesus such as Messiah, Son of God, Mark wrote fourteen Latin words that were spoken by the people in Rome. One example was when he explained the value of the two coins the widow gave (see: Mark 12:42). He wrote the Latin name for the coin. Because of these Latin words, scholars think Mark wrote to people in Rome. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Languages in the New Testament](../articles/languages.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md);[Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Languages in the New Testament](../articles/languages.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md);[Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md) See Map: Rome @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) Mark wanted to tell people about the gospel of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God (see: Mark 1:1). Jesus was both the “Son of God” and the “Son of Man.” He was a humble man who served other people. He rescued people and got them to worship God. Jesus tells everyone to trust him and to follow him. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md) ## Outline diff --git a/43-luk/03.md b/43-luk/03.md index 0726240..df7a731 100644 --- a/43-luk/03.md +++ b/43-luk/03.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md) God will only forgive a person for sinning if that person believes in him. Before Jesus came to Earth, the Jews showed God that they believed in him by obeying the Law of Moses. When John the Baptist preached, some Jews showed that they trusted God by “repenting”(μετάνοια/g3341) and asking John to baptize them. However, it was not because of the way that they acted that God forgave them. It was because they trusted in him. -See:[Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md) +See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md) ### How did John serve God and Jesus? diff --git a/43-luk/10.md b/43-luk/10.md index 8dd5d95..c8b701c 100644 --- a/43-luk/10.md +++ b/43-luk/10.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) Jesus said “the harvest is plentiful.” This is a metaphor. A farmer’s field was full of grain and was ready to be harvested. Jesus was saying there are many people ready to believe in him. The farmer needed people to harvest the grain. Jesus also needed his disciples to tell people about him. Jesus wanted people to pray to God, and ask him to have more people serve God. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) In ancient times, greetings often took a long time. Perhaps Jesus want people to hurry. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ See: [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.m In ancient times, people often said “the laborer is worthy of his wages.” Anyone who did work had the right to receive money for the things he did. In the same way, Jesus wanted his disciples to know it was right for them to receive food and a place to sleep because they were teaching people about Jesus. -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) ### How had the kingdom of God come close? @@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ See Map: Tyre and Sidon The “mighty works” or “miracles” about which Jesus spoke were the healings, making people alive again, and forcing out demons. -See:[Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) ; [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) ; [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md) +See: [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) ; [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) ; [Demon Possession (Casting Out Demons)](../articles/demonpossession.md) @@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ See Map: Capernaum; Sea of Galilee A city “exalted to heaven” was a metaphor. This city was more honored than other cities. A city was exalted to “heaven” or the “sky” when God honored it. In ancient Israel, people thought that nothing was higher than the sky. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) @@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../art Jesus spoke about little children. This was a metaphor. Some scholars think he was speaking about people who did not know much about the Bible (see: Hebrews 5:13). Other scholars think Jesus was speaking about people who believed the right things about God even when the Jewish teachers did not believe the right things. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### What did it mean that the Father entrusted Jesus with all things? @@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ See: Test; [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) The teacher of the Law of Moses said what was written in the Law of Moses when he answered Jesus’ question (see: Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18). -See:[Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) +See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) diff --git a/43-luk/11.md b/43-luk/11.md index a8638ce..1a94dde 100644 --- a/43-luk/11.md +++ b/43-luk/11.md @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Demon](..articles/demon.md); [S The finger of God was a metaphor for God’s power. Some scholars think it was easy for Jesus to drive out demons. Other scholars think the metaphor spoke about God not moving his finger very much to drive out demons. God did it easily. Jesus said he drove out demons by the Spirit of God (see: Matthew 12:28). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Demon](..articles/demon.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Demon](..articles/demon.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) ### How did the kingdom of God come to these people? @@ -382,7 +382,7 @@ Scholars give several reasons why that generation was responsible for so much. 1. That generation rejected and killed Jesus. -See:[Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Generation](../articles/generation.md) +See: [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Generation](../articles/generation.md) ### Why did Jesus talk about the deaths of Abel and Zechariah? diff --git a/44-jhn/02.md b/44-jhn/02.md index e2cecd0..2385f9f 100644 --- a/44-jhn/02.md +++ b/44-jhn/02.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ See Map: Cana John wrote the word “time”(ὥρα/g5610)” when he wrote about someone doing something great. Here, Jesus said that he was not ready to show everyone that he was the Messiah. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) diff --git a/44-jhn/04.md b/44-jhn/04.md index 8b3bad1..d49aeca 100644 --- a/44-jhn/04.md +++ b/44-jhn/04.md @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Many of the people of Sychar began to believe that Jesus was the Messiah. They d No one thought the Samaritans were going to believe in Jesus. But many did believe in Jesus. Also, the disciples thought that the Jews were going to accept their Messiah, but most of the Jews rejected him. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md); [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md); [Samaria](../articles/samaria.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) See Map: Sychar diff --git a/44-jhn/06.md b/44-jhn/06.md index be75744..d03017f 100644 --- a/44-jhn/06.md +++ b/44-jhn/06.md @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ See: [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) Because the people spoke about the miracle of “manna”(μάννα/g3131) in the wilderness, scholars think they looked for a “sign”(σημεῖον/g4592) far greater than the one given during the time of Moses. -See:[Sign](../articles/sign.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Manna](../articles/manna.md) +See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Manna](../articles/manna.md) diff --git a/44-jhn/07.md b/44-jhn/07.md index 0beb4bb..2eea967 100644 --- a/44-jhn/07.md +++ b/44-jhn/07.md @@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Miracle](../articles/mir Some people thought that Jesus cannot be the Messiah. They knew Jesus grew up in Nazareth. They thought the Messiah came through a miracle and when no one thought he would come. Malachi said that the Lord will suddenly come to His temple (see: Malachi 3:1). Therefore, some people thought no one would know from where the Messiah comes. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md), [Temple](../articles/temple.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md), [Temple](../articles/temple.md) diff --git a/45-act/01.md b/45-act/01.md index 7fdbb71..2a19cba 100644 --- a/45-act/01.md +++ b/45-act/01.md @@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Brothers might have also referred to Jesus’ brothers who were also born from M See: Matthew 12:46-50, Galatians 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 15:7, and Mark 6:3 -See:[Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [Family of Jesus](../articles/familyjesus.md) +See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md); [Family of Jesus](../articles/familyjesus.md) ### How did Judas Iscariot die? diff --git a/45-act/02.md b/45-act/02.md index b5b3773..97a622d 100644 --- a/45-act/02.md +++ b/45-act/02.md @@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Mess The word “fellowship” meant to share or be a part of something. Here, it meant sharing in each other’s lives. That is, in the same way they shared life in Jesus, they also shared life together. To share life with each other meant to know others, care for others, and allow them to care for you and to help one another in times of suffering (see: Romans 12:10-13; 1 Peter 4:8-10). -See:[Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md) +See: [Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md) ### What was meant by “the breaking of bread”? diff --git a/45-act/05.md b/45-act/05.md index 89a51ab..e1e97e3 100644 --- a/45-act/05.md +++ b/45-act/05.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Luke wrote that Annanias and Sapphira kept back part of the price of the land. T Peter said that Satan filled Annaias’ heart. Peter said that Satan wanted Ananias to lie to the apostles. Satan put the idea for doing the wrong thing into the heart of Ananias. He made Annanias think about doing the wrong thing. -See:[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) +See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) ### How did Ananias lie to the Holy Spirit? @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md) People were afraid of joining the apostles in the Temple area. Scholars think the people were afraid of what happened to Ananias and Sapphira or that they feared the Jewish leaders. The Jewish leaders rejected Jesus and they arrested the apostles. -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md) ### Why did people hope that Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them? diff --git a/45-act/07.md b/45-act/07.md index 324577e..795342a 100644 --- a/45-act/07.md +++ b/45-act/07.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ See: [Canaan (Promised Land)](../articles/canaan.md); [Covenant with Abraham](.. The descendants of Abraham first went to the land of Egypt when Abraham’s great-grandson, Joseph, was sold into slavery there (see: Genesis 39:1-4; 46:3-4). They were slaves in Egypt for 400 years. -See:[Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md) +See: [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md) See Map: Egypt @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ See Map: Egypt God said that Abraham’s descendants will worship him in Canaan. -See:[Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) See Map: Canaan @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md)); [Sign](../articles/sign God came down in the form of an angel to speak to Moses and to send Moses to rescue the Israelites. God was going with Moses to be with him to tell him what to say and do. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ### Where did God send Moses to deliver God’s people? God sent Moses back to Egypt to deliver his people from the suffering and slavery. diff --git a/45-act/08.md b/45-act/08.md index 52a0da7..84b7554 100644 --- a/45-act/08.md +++ b/45-act/08.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Word of God](../articles/wordo Philip told those in Samaria the important story about the messiah. He told them that Jesus was the messiah of the Jewish and Samaritan people, and that he lived a perfect life. Jesus did many miracles and taught them about God. Jesus suffered, died, and became alive again on the third day. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) See Map: Samaria diff --git a/45-act/11.md b/45-act/11.md index e6ecbfb..3b307dc 100644 --- a/45-act/11.md +++ b/45-act/11.md @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Gentile](../arti God gave “repentance for life to the Gentiles also.” That is, God gave them repentance through the Holy Spirit. If the Gentiles repented of their sins, then they were at peace with God and God gave them eternal life and a new life. God also did this for the Jews. God helped them to repent, believe in Jesus, and be at peace with God. -See:[Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md) +See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md) ## 11:19-30 @@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophe Agabus was a Christian prophet from Jerusalem. God revealed to him bad things that will happen in the future. -See:[Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md) +See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md) See: Acts 21:10 diff --git a/45-act/13.md b/45-act/13.md index 1005f4b..b5a77cd 100644 --- a/45-act/13.md +++ b/45-act/13.md @@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ See: [Filling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/fillingholyspirit.md); [Holy Spiri The magician was a “son of the devil” because he did the same things the devil did and he served the devil. -See:[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md) +See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md) ### Why was the magician full of “deceit and wickedness”? diff --git a/45-act/22.md b/45-act/22.md index be54431..97b3013 100644 --- a/45-act/22.md +++ b/45-act/22.md @@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) Ananias told Paul to be baptized in water because Paul needed to make others aware he believed in Jesus. -See:[Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md) +See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md) diff --git a/46-rom/08.md b/46-rom/08.md index b8c794f..427ff4d 100644 --- a/46-rom/08.md +++ b/46-rom/08.md @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ A debtor was a person was needed to repay someone money or to do something for s See: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Peter 4:2-3 -See:[Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Sinful Nature](../articles/sinfulnature.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Sinful Nature](../articles/sinfulnature.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### How did someone put to death the body’s actions? diff --git a/46-rom/15.md b/46-rom/15.md index 73a0661..32e37a2 100644 --- a/46-rom/15.md +++ b/46-rom/15.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Paul wanted Christians to glorify God with one mouth. This is a metaphor. He wan See: Zephaniah 3:9; Acts 4:32 -See:[Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) ### How did someone receive or accept people? diff --git a/46-rom/16.md b/46-rom/16.md index 758716f..792f6b7 100644 --- a/46-rom/16.md +++ b/46-rom/16.md @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ Paul wrote about the prophetic writings. He was writing about the prophecies abo See: Luke 24:25-27, 44-47 -See:[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md) +See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md) ### What was the obedience of faith? diff --git a/47-1co/01.md b/47-1co/01.md index 6f98b02..80730ee 100644 --- a/47-1co/01.md +++ b/47-1co/01.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ See: [Call (Calling)](../articles/call.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleof The “church” of God Paul wrote to Christians in Corinth who came together and worshiped God together in Corinth. Paul’s wrote the word “church” to show that this Christians who come together, not about a certain building, house, or temple. He also said the words “of God” (see: 1:2) to say that the church is God’s, did not belong to someone. The Christians in Corinth worshiped together in multiple homes. -See:[Church](../articles/church.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) See Map: Corinth @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Sanctify (Sanctification)](../articles/s When Paul wrote that “you were made rich in him,” it was a type of metaphor. He wanted people to know that God gave different gifts to the Corinthian Christians. Paul said God made the church rich in “all speech” and “all knowledge.” These were very valuable gifts, but they were not money. Perhaps these are two of the spiritual gifts talked about later in the letter (see 1 Corinthians 12:8; 14:1-19; 2 Corinthians 8:7). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); [Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); [Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md) ### What was the “testimony about Christ”? @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ See: [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../a The “day of our Lord Jesus Christ” is when Jesus returns to the earth to start the kingdom of God and judge people (see 1 Corinthians 3:13; 5:5; 2 Corinthians 1:14). The Old Testament prophets also spoke about the day of the Lord use similar phrases (see Joel 2:31; Amos 5:18-20). -See:[Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) +See: [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) ### What is the “fellowship of his Son”? @@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ See: [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Resurrect ( “The ones perishing” were people who did not believe the gospel. They are judged, but they will be fully judged after the “day of our Lord Jesus Christ” (see: 1:9; Amos 5:18-20). -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md);[Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md);[Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md) ### Who were “the ones being saved”? @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ See: [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophet God helped people to know that he controlled what happened after people died by raising Jesus after he died. The wise and smart thought this was foolish. God helped people to know that what people thought was wise in the world was foolish because it did not show anyone how to know God. -See:[Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md);[Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md);[World](../articles/world.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md);[Atone(Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) +See: [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md);[Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md);[World](../articles/world.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md);[Atone(Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) ### What is the “the wisdom of God”? diff --git a/47-1co/02.md b/47-1co/02.md index fdcd58f..83bea4e 100644 --- a/47-1co/02.md +++ b/47-1co/02.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ See: [Mystery](../articles/mystery.md) Paul said that he only wanted to know “Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” Some scholars think Paul’s said he wanted to say that he only wanted to speak the message of the gospel. That is, there is no other way for people to be at peace with God except through believing in Jesus (see: 1:18-25). Paul did not want anything to keep the Christians in Corinth from the knowing Jesus. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### Why did Paul speak of weakness, fear, and trembling? @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ See: [Atone(Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../art “The spirit of the world” only knows the wisdom of the world and is unable to know the wisdom of God. “The spirit from God” knows the wisdom of God and knows that the wisdom of the world will not last. God gives “the spirit from God” to all Christians. Without “the spirit from God,” no human is able to understand the gospel. -See:[Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### What were the “things freely given to us by God”? diff --git a/47-1co/03.md b/47-1co/03.md index ed13cb7..9a7b10c 100644 --- a/47-1co/03.md +++ b/47-1co/03.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ See: [Flesh](../articles/flesh.md) Some scholars think Paul used the words, “walking by human standards” to mean they lived in the same way as those who were not Christians. Living in this way is “fleshly” and is opposite of walking “by the spirit” (see: Galatians 5:16-18). -See:[Walk](../articles/walk.md); [Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) +See: [Walk](../articles/walk.md); [Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) ### What did Paul mean when he wrote, “as the Lord gave to each one”? @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ See: [Test](../articles/test.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md);[Metaphor](../arti Paul said that “he will suffer loss.” Paul wanted to say that the person will not be rewarded for the things he does. Instead, the person whose work comes through the fire without being burned away will be given a reward (see: 3:8,14). -See:[Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md) +See: [Reward](../articles/reward.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md) ### What did Paul mean by writing that “he himself will be saved, as though through fire”? diff --git a/47-1co/04.md b/47-1co/04.md index e280ac3..3b5a634 100644 --- a/47-1co/04.md +++ b/47-1co/04.md @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ See Map: Laodicea Paul wrote “I wish you did reign, so that we could reign with you.” He waited for the day when Christians would reign. This is something that he really wanted. However, that day had not come yet (see: 1 Corinthians 1:7-8; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2). -See:[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) +See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) ### How were the apostles “last in line... and like men sentenced to death”? @@ -135,13 +135,13 @@ See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) Paul and the apostles were persecuted. Scholars think Paul was speaking about when the apostles were beaten, imprisoned, or publicly shamed for preaching the gospel. -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### What did Paul mean by writing that the apostles were “the refuse of the world and the filthiest of all things”? Paul wrote that the apostles were “the refuse of the world and the filthiest of all things.” He wanted people to know what some non-Christians thought about the apostles. The gospel the apostles preached and the way they lived was different that the things non-Christians believed and the way they lived (see: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28). -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md) ## 4:14-21 @@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ See: [Church](../articles/church.md) Paul wrote that the kingdom of God was about “power.” He was speaking about the power of God. He was speaking about Jesus delivering Christians from the power of sin and death (see: Colossians 1:13). -See:[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md) +See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md) ### What did Paul mean by writing “shall I come to you with a rod or with love and in a spirit of gentleness”? diff --git a/47-1co/07.md b/47-1co/07.md index 97b2083..114e645 100644 --- a/47-1co/07.md +++ b/47-1co/07.md @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ See: [Call (Calling)](../articles/call.md) Paul wrote, “all the churches.” Some scholars think that “all the churches” meant every church which Paul started or every church where Paul taught. Fewer scholars think that “all the churches” meant every church, even if Paul did not teach there himself. -See:[Church](../articles/church.md) +See: [Church](../articles/church.md) ### How could a person “not try to appear circumcised”? @@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ See: [Virgin](../articles/virgin.md) When Paul wrote that “the one who does not marry does better,” he wanted to encourage Christians were not married. God gave them the gift of not being married. Earlier in this chapter, Paul had said that marriage was the best option for those without the gift of not being married (see: 1 Corinthains 7:2). Indeed, it was “good” (see: 1 Corinthians 7:38). However, if one was gifted to not be married, it was better to not be married. -See:[Marriage](../articles/marriage.md) +See: [Marriage](../articles/marriage.md) ### Why did Paul write “and I think I also have the Spirit of God”? diff --git a/48-2co/12.md b/48-2co/12.md index cc57e3c..4d1e1b9 100644 --- a/48-2co/12.md +++ b/48-2co/12.md @@ -159,4 +159,4 @@ See: Romans 1:9; Galatians 1:20;1 Thessalonians 2:5, 10 See: Galatians 5:19; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 -See:[Sexual Immorality](../articles/sexualimmorality.md) +See: [Sexual Immorality](../articles/sexualimmorality.md) diff --git a/49-gal/01.md b/49-gal/01.md index 8400786..12e7119 100644 --- a/49-gal/01.md +++ b/49-gal/01.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Law of Moses](.. Paul said that he did not get his commands from “flesh and blood” because he wanted Christians to know his commands were directly from God. They were not from another person. He wanted them to know God told him to give these commands. Although he spoke with other Christians, such as Ananias, he did not study Christian beliefs with anyone. He did not even talk with any of the first apostles about them. He only spoke with God. -See:[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) +See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) ## 1:17 diff --git a/49-gal/02.md b/49-gal/02.md index 95b9d56..b21dafd 100644 --- a/49-gal/02.md +++ b/49-gal/02.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ His name means “son of comfort.” Barnabas was born in the city of Salamis on See: Acts 4:36 -See:[Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) +See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) ### Who was Titus? diff --git a/49-gal/04.md b/49-gal/04.md index 3450091..fe6cc1c 100644 --- a/49-gal/04.md +++ b/49-gal/04.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Redeem: Paul wrote about Jesus redeeming people. When Paul was alive, people of So Paul used redemption as a metaphor. He wanted to say that people start their lives in a form of slavery because they disobey God. But Jesus paid the price to redeem them when he died on the cross. This means they are not slaves to sin anymore. Instead, God has adopted them into his family. -See:[Adopt (Adoption)](../articles/adopt.md); [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Adopt (Adoption)](../articles/adopt.md); [Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ## 4:8-11 diff --git a/49-gal/05.md b/49-gal/05.md index b23ad08..387bc9d 100644 --- a/49-gal/05.md +++ b/49-gal/05.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Paul told the Galatians that becoming circumcised and trying to follow the Law of Moses made Jesus's life, death, and resurrection useless to them. Also, Paul told them that Jesus had set them free from all of the Jewish laws. He continued to write about the freedom Christians have because of Jesus. Paul again wrote that they should not get circumcised. -See:[Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md);[Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)s +See: [Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md);[Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md)s ### How did Paul talk about the law and "grace"? diff --git a/49-gal/06.md b/49-gal/06.md index 1be66f8..7d507e4 100644 --- a/49-gal/06.md +++ b/49-gal/06.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) Paul wrote about "planting," "gathering," and "harvesting" to say that Christians need to do good to all people. God will favor them if they are good to others. He wanted his readers to understand that the things they said and affected both them and other people. To explain this, he used the metaphor of planting seeds and waiting for them to grow. He did this to say that Christians who do things that honor God will receive good back from God. This does not always happen right away. But if the Christians keep doing good things, sooner or later God will bring good things to them. In the same way, if they do bad things, sooner or later they receive bad things. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ## 6:11-18 diff --git a/50-eph/intro.md b/50-eph/intro.md index 0a909a4..2f8db3b 100644 --- a/50-eph/intro.md +++ b/50-eph/intro.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Christians are “in Christ” or “in him.” In the first chapter of Ephesians, Paul used the words “in Christ” or “in him” or “in the One he loves” eleven different times. Paul wanted Christians to know how Jesus loved them and how close they are to God because of what Jesus did for them. -See:[In Christ](../articles/inchrist.md) +See: [In Christ](../articles/inchrist.md) ### Christian Unity @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ In 1:10 Paul said that God brings everything together "in Christ." This means Go Paul said that God planned for all Christians to be united, both the Jews and the Gentiles. During the time of the Old Testament, God worked through the Jewish people. But now that Jesus has been sacrificed for all people, both Jews and Gentiles are brought together for God. This means that God sees all Christian Jews and Gentiles as united and a part of his nation and family. This was God’s plan from the creation of the world (see: 3:6-11). Paul said that God gave gifts to his people to teach other Christians about serving God and others. This unites all Christians in faith. -See:[Gentile](../articles/gentile.md) +See: [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md) ### Love diff --git a/51-php/01.md b/51-php/01.md index 240c0ac..c0f2630 100644 --- a/51-php/01.md +++ b/51-php/01.md @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md) ### Why is God called “our father”? -See:[God the Father](../articles/godfather.md) +See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md) 1:3-11 @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Paul thanked the Christians for their “fellowship (κοινωνία/g2842) in 1. The Philippians suffered because they believed in Jesus. They suffered as Paul suffered because he preached the gospel. -See:[Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### What is the day of the Lord? @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ It did not matter if he continued to live or if he died. If he continued to live See: Psalms 34:3-5 and Psalms 35:26-27 -See:[Shame (Ashamed)](../articles/shame.md); [Hope](../articles/hope.md) +See: [Shame (Ashamed)](../articles/shame.md); [Hope](../articles/hope.md) ### Why does Paul speak about producing fruit? @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ However, Paul wanted to say that Christians are citizens of heaven (see: 3:20). Paul wrote about two things that they should do because they were citizens of heaven: (1) they should be united together, at peace with one another, and (2) they should obey Jesus, their king, even if other people tried to stop them from obeying him. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md) @@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); Mind Paul wrote that the believers should work hard and work together. He knew that other people would try to stop them. However, Paul said that when the Christians do these things, they were a “sign,” that is they showed or proved that God would destroy the unbelievers and save the believers. -See:[Sign](../articles/sign.md) +See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md) ### How is suffering a gift? diff --git a/51-php/02.md b/51-php/02.md index 6e199f4..f54677e 100644 --- a/51-php/02.md +++ b/51-php/02.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Paul wanted to tell the Christians what they would do if they were at peace with 1. They would and forgive one another, since God loved them and forgave them. -See:[Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md) +See: [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md) ### Why did Paul say that the Philippians gave him joy? diff --git a/51-php/03.md b/51-php/03.md index 5b73d3c..4dc846a 100644 --- a/51-php/03.md +++ b/51-php/03.md @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ However, Paul wanted to say that Christians are citizens of heaven. That is, the Paul wrote about two things that they should do because they were citizens of heaven: (1) they should be united together, at peace with one another, and (2) they should obey Jesus, their king, even if other people tried to stop them from obeying him. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Citizen](../articles/citizen\.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) ### How is Jesus savior? diff --git a/51-php/04.md b/51-php/04.md index 07570b2..af6a242 100644 --- a/51-php/04.md +++ b/51-php/04.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ When the Christians in Philippi obeyed God, it made Paul happy or proud. He compared them to wreath of leaves that athletes won in sport contests. Paul was happy because he had taught them to obey God and honor him. -See:[Crown](../articles/crown.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Crown](../articles/crown.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### How do Christians stand firm? @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Paul spoke about peace that surpasses or is greater than anything that can be kn Paul wanted to say that the peace that God gives to Christians would help them not to be anxious. -See:[Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md) +See: [Heart (Metaphor)](../articles/heart.md) ### How does Paul use the words “In Christ”? @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Paul talked about being “content.” When someone is content, he is happy, eve In 4:20-23, Paul ended this letter as other people ended letters in his time. He gave honor to God and prayed that God would be kind to the Christians in Philippi. -See:[Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md) +See: [Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md); [Pray (Prayer)](../articles/prayprayer.md) ### Who are Caesar’s household? diff --git a/52-col/01.md b/52-col/01.md index fe5020a..bfc0588 100644 --- a/52-col/01.md +++ b/52-col/01.md @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Who was Epaphras? Epaphras was the person who started the church at Colossae. Scholars think Paul told Epaphras about Jesus. After Epaphras believed in Jesus, Paul trained him so he could lead a church. Scholars believe Epaphras came from Colossae (see: 4:12). -See:[Church](../articles/church.md) +See: [Church](../articles/church.md) ### Why did Paul write "love in the Spirit"? @@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Filling of the Holy Spirit](../article When Paul wrote "walk worthily of the Lord," this was a metaphor. He wanted people to think about living in ways that honor God. He used the metaphor of "walk" to write about the things they did. -See:[Walk (Metaphor)](../articles/walk.md) +See: [Walk (Metaphor)](../articles/walk.md) ### What is "glory"? diff --git a/52-col/03.md b/52-col/03.md index 822dba6..cadef85 100644 --- a/52-col/03.md +++ b/52-col/03.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ The "sons of disobedience" are people who do not honor God. They do wrong things ### Why did Paul write "walked"? -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Walk](../articles/walk.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Walk](../articles/walk.md) ### Who is the "old man with its practices"? @@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); Sin; [Atone (Atonement)]( When someone "put on a heart," they choose to live in a certain way. Paul continued to use the metaphor of a person putting on clothes (see: Colossians 3:10). He did this to tell people that they should choose to live in a way that honors God. He wanted to say that Christians need to choose this every day. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### What is "bear with"? @@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) When Paul wrote about the word of Christ living in you richly, he wanted people to keep learning about Jesus and thinking about what Jesus taught people to do. If someone does this, they will do things that honor God. This will help other people to know that this person believes in Jesus. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) ## 3:18-25 diff --git a/52-col/04.md b/52-col/04.md index 3d678be..aa23d2d 100644 --- a/52-col/04.md +++ b/52-col/04.md @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ Paul wrote "slave of Christ Jesus." This is a metaphor. Some scholars think he w Other scholars think Paul wrote about someone who chose to serve Jesus. Christians choose to serve Jesus. They did this because they love him. -See:[Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Why did Paul write "strives for you in prayer" ? diff --git a/52-col/intro.md b/52-col/intro.md index 1fa3f33..40bc4d3 100644 --- a/52-col/intro.md +++ b/52-col/intro.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Paul was an apostle. He started many churches. Acts records many things about Pa Paul was born in Tarsus (see: Acts 22:3). This was an area where Gentiles live. However, Paul was a Jew. Many of the earliest Christians were Jewish. He was from the tribe of Benjamin (see: Philippians 3:5-6). He was a Pharisee (see: Acts 22:3; Galatians 1:14; Philippians 3:5-6). Pharisees believed they could earn God’s favor by obeying the Law of Moses and the rules of certain Jewish teachers. Gamaliel taught Paul (see: Acts 22:3; 5:34). Gamaliel was a Jewish teacher and people thought he was the best teacher. Paul was also taught by Gentile teachers (see: Acts 26:4). Paul was zealous (see: Galatians 1:14; Acts 22:3). That is, he worked very hard to please God. He persecuted Christians (see: Acts 7:58-8:3; 9:1-2) until he met and believed in Jesus (see: Acts 9:3-19). After this, he became a great Christian teacher. -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); Pharisees; [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md);[Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); Pharisees; [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md);[Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) See Map: Tarsus ### Who was Timothy? diff --git a/53-1th/01.md b/53-1th/01.md index 26d6c6d..95c010d 100644 --- a/53-1th/01.md +++ b/53-1th/01.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ See: [Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md) 1. Paul wanted people to know that he who wrote his letters. Sometimes people said that Paul did not really write a letter. But the Thessalonian Christians knew Silvanus and Timothy worked with him. So, he wrote about Silvanus and Timothy so the Thessalonians would know that he really wrote this letter. -See:[Church](../articles/church.md) +See: [Church](../articles/church.md) See Map: Thessalonica @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ When Paul wrote "our gospel," he wanted the Thessalonian Christians to He taught them about Jesus when Paul lived in Thessalonica. He taught them right things about Jesus. He wanted them to remember these things and to not think about the wrong things that other people said. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md) ## 1:6 ### Why did Paul write "imitators of us and of the Lord"? @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Jesus. They had "much joy." That is, they were very happy because of J Scholars believe that some people in Thessalonica persecuted the Christians there. However, Paul told them that their joy was greater than this persecution. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md) See: Map:  Thessalonica; Corinth; Macedonia; Achaia @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ God. People in other places knew the Thessalonians worshipped idols in the past. the Thessalonian Christians stopped worshipping idols. So those people knew that now the Thessalonian Christians worshipped the true God. -See:[Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md) ### Why did Paul write "has rung out" in 1:8? diff --git a/53-1th/02.md b/53-1th/02.md index 5b187b5..7464621 100644 --- a/53-1th/02.md +++ b/53-1th/02.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md) Paul used a metaphor when he wrote that Christians needed to "walk in a manner worthy of God." He wanted Christians to know that they needed to honor God by the things that they did, said, and thought. -See:[Walk](../articles/walk.md) +See: [Walk](../articles/walk.md) ## 2:13-16 @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) The Jewish leaders tried to prevent Paul from preaching and teaching about Jesus. They did not want him to preach to other Jews. They also did not want him to preach to Gentiles. They were afraid that this would weaken the Jewish religion. So, these leaders tried to stop Paul from preaching. -See:[Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md) +See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md) ### Why did Paul write “they always fill up their own sins”? (2:16) diff --git a/53-1th/03.md b/53-1th/03.md index 9d75ed4..39b4781 100644 --- a/53-1th/03.md +++ b/53-1th/03.md @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Paul wrote "direct our way to you" to say that he prayed for God to make it poss Paul wrote "blameless in holiness" to make the Thessalonian Christians know that they needed to follow Jesus completely. The word "blameless" means that nobody can say that a person did something wrong. That is, they cannot do things perfectly. Paul wrote "in holiness" to write that doing the right things should be because a person is following Jesus. That is, Christians should be "blameless" because they know they belong to God. So, they do no sin. -See:[Sin](../articles/sin.md) +See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md) ### Why did Paul write "at the coming of our Lord Jesus" (3:13)? diff --git a/53-1th/04.md b/53-1th/04.md index c35804e..904bc1e 100644 --- a/53-1th/04.md +++ b/53-1th/04.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ When Paul wrote "your sanctification," he wanted to write that God wants Christi Some scholars think that God sanctifies Christians during a long period of time. Other scholars think that God can sanctify Christians completely at one time when those Christians give themselves completely to Jesus. Still other scholars think that both of these things are true. -See:[Sanctify (Sanctification)](../articles/sanctify.md); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md) +See: [Sanctify (Sanctification)](../articles/sanctify.md); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md) ### Why did Paul write "possess his own vessel" (4:4)? @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ See Map: Greece and surrounding regions Paul used a metaphor when he wrote that the Thessalonian Christians must "walk properly before outsiders." He used this to tell them that they needed to do the things that honor God, especially when non-Christians see them. He wanted them to do these things so that those who do not believe in Jesus would know about the things that they did. Then those people would think about God. They might believe in Jesus and change the things that they did. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Walk](../articles/walk.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Walk](../articles/walk.md) ## 4:13-18 diff --git a/53-1th/05.md b/53-1th/05.md index 333f982..277e877 100644 --- a/53-1th/05.md +++ b/53-1th/05.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Paul wrote "we belong to the day." This was the same metaphor as in 5:5. Paul used the metaphors "breastplate" and "helmet" to talk about how Christians need to defend themselves from Satan. A breastplate was a piece of heavy metal armor that soldiers wore so their chest and stomach would not be harmed during battle. A helmet was a metal covering that was placed on top of the head. It stopped the head from being harmed during a battle. So Paul wanted readers to keep believing in Jesus to defend themselves against wrong thoughts or false teaching. He also wanted them to keep trusting God in order to defend themselves. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### Why did Paul write about people "appointed to...wrath" (5:9)? @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Paul wrote the metaphor "let us not sleep" to write about people who are not loo **Advice to translators**: This is a metaphor using the word "sleep." But it is a different metaphor than Paul used in 4:13-15. In those verses, he wrote "sleep" to speak about death. In 5:6, he wrote "sleep" to speak about people not seeing or understanding something that is happening. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sleep (Metaphor)](../articles/sleepmetaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sleep (Metaphor)](../articles/sleepmetaphor.md) ### Why did Paul write “we belong to the day” (5:8)? @@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ Paul wanted Christians to know that they could disappoint God when he wrote that He also wanted them to know that there are false teachers. The Spirit could also be quenched if Christians believed what the false teachers taught. -See:[Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) +See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md) ### Why did Paul write 5:21? diff --git a/54-2th/02.md b/54-2th/02.md index d70ccf2..e7839c0 100644 --- a/54-2th/02.md +++ b/54-2th/02.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Some scholars think Paul wrote "the falling away" because he wanted his readers Still other scholars think that Paul was speaking about a time when most people would do evil things. They rejected God by rejecting all of the people God gave permission to rule over them (see: Romans 13:1-7). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Fall (Fall Away, Stand)](../articles/fall.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Fall (Fall Away, Stand)](../articles/fall.md) ### Who was the person Paul told the Thessalonians to avoid (2:3-6)? diff --git a/55-1ti/01.md b/55-1ti/01.md index cbd4228..c9c7e63 100644 --- a/55-1ti/01.md +++ b/55-1ti/01.md @@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ repents (see: 2 Peter 3:9). Advice to translators: Someone who waits for something when they should wait, they are patient. They are only patient if they are peace with waiting. -See:[Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md) +See: [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md) ## 1:18-20 diff --git a/55-1ti/03.md b/55-1ti/03.md index ce91051..d86c78c 100644 --- a/55-1ti/03.md +++ b/55-1ti/03.md @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ only one wife. Other scholars think Paul meant that an overseer must not commit be faithful in his marriage. Advice to Translators: in English, a person cannot “do” adultery. They “commit” adultery. -See:[Overseer](../articles/overseer.md); [Elder](../articles/elder.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md) +See: [Overseer](../articles/overseer.md); [Elder](../articles/elder.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md) ### What did the word “moderate” mean? diff --git a/58-phm/01.md b/58-phm/01.md index e50270f..ff7dd7d 100644 --- a/58-phm/01.md +++ b/58-phm/01.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) When Paul made an “appeal”(παρακαλέω/g3870), he made a serious request of Philemon. Paul spoke to Philemon as a brother and not as someone he ruled. Paul wanted Philemon to respond to his request because Philemon loved Paul. For this reason, Paul appealed to Philemon as a trusted brother instead of commanding him. -See:[Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) +See: [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) ### How did Paul talk about himself to Philemon? @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Family of G Paul and Philemon were “partners”(κοινωνός/g2844) because of their work together for the gospel. Paul spoke of Philemon as a fellow worker with him. Also, he spoke of him in the same way as his brother (see: 1:7). A “church”(ἐκκλησία/g1577) met in Philemon’s house. Because Onesimus became a partner with Paul in the work of the gospel, Paul asked Philemon to welcome Onesimus back to his home with love and respect. That is, take him back into his house in the same way he took Paul into his home. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) ### Why was Paul willing to pay to Philemon whatever Onesimus owed Philemon? @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Perhaps Philemon owes Paul his very life because Philemon believed in Jesus afte **Advice to Translators**: A debt is an amount of money that someone owes to another person. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### In what way did Philemon refresh Paul’s heart? @@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ Paul was to be released from prison soon, so he also asked Philemon to make a ro **Advice to Translators**: A debt is an amount of money that someone owes to another person. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) ## 1:23-25 diff --git a/59-heb/05.md b/59-heb/05.md index 62e413d..f8ed6fa 100644 --- a/59-heb/05.md +++ b/59-heb/05.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The author wrote about Melchizedek. In ancient times, Melchizedek was a king of Because of all these things, the author spoke about Melchizedek to tell people that Jesus is an even better high priest. He is righteous like Melchizedek. Melchizedek was human, so he had to die. However, Jesus lives forever. In fact, Jesus became the way that people can be forgiven of their sins. That is, he is the "cause of eternal salvation" (5:9). This is more than Melchizedek could do. -See:[Worship](../articles/worship.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [High Priest](../articles/highpriest.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md) +See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [High Priest](../articles/highpriest.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md) See Map: Salem diff --git a/60-jas/01.md b/60-jas/01.md index ad32b84..5a4fb80 100644 --- a/60-jas/01.md +++ b/60-jas/01.md @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md) James told Christians that God gave them new “birth”(ἀποκυέω/g0616) (see: Titus 3:5). Christians have new birth because of the “word of truth.” That is, Christians are newly born when they hear and accept the gospel. -See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md) +See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md) ### Why did James call Christians “firstfruits”? @@ -135,4 +135,4 @@ He also said that a person who took care of the widows and orphans was pure and Also, James said a person who stayed away from the evil of the world was pure and unspoiled (see: Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-17). That is, they lived in a way that honors God. -See:[World](../articles/world.md) +See: [World](../articles/world.md) diff --git a/60-jas/03.md b/60-jas/03.md index 2ae018b..44e312c 100644 --- a/60-jas/03.md +++ b/60-jas/03.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ James wanted Christians to know that people cannot control their tongues, but Go When James spoke about the “meekness”(πρᾳΰτης/g4240) of wisdom, he spoke about a person’s heart and mind. That is, those who were meek never got tired of doing what was good to others without thinking they were going to get anything in return. Some scholars said that a meek person has great power, but power they were able to control. They said that those who are meek are humble and gentle with other people. That is, a meek person does not give themselves a higher position over other people. That is, he does not try to control other people and he is not selfish. -See:[Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md) +See: [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md) ## 3:17-18 diff --git a/60-jas/04.md b/60-jas/04.md index e6aa276..7947e55 100644 --- a/60-jas/04.md +++ b/60-jas/04.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md) James wrote that Christians need to be humble. Also, he said God gives “grace to the humble.” To be humble, Christians must “submit”(ὑποτάσσω/g5293) themselves to God. This is, Christians do all that God wants them to do. Also, James told Christians to “resist”(ἀνθίστημι/g0436) the devil. Some scholars think James wanted to say that when Christians submit to God they can resist the devil. Other scholars think that to resisting the devil is to stand firmly against him (see: Ephesians 6:13; 1 Peter 5:8-9). -See:[Humble (Humility)](../articles/humble.md); [Grace](../articles/grace.md); [Submit (Submission)](../articles/submit.md) +See: [Humble (Humility)](../articles/humble.md); [Grace](../articles/grace.md); [Submit (Submission)](../articles/submit.md) ### How do Christians “draw near” to God? @@ -68,4 +68,4 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) James told Christians not to “boast”(καυχάομαι/g2744) about the things they will do. Some people talk about what they will be doing in the future without thinking of what God wants from them. James said that this makes them “arrogant”(ἀλαζονεία/g0212) plans. James wrote to those who talked much about what they wanted to do days, weeks, and years in the future. However, James wanted them to remember that only God knew what was going to happen days, weeks, and years into the future. James said that this boasting was evil. Some scholars think that when James said to “do good,” he was talking about making plans. That is, to do good is to trust God with the plans for the future. James told Christians to say instead that “if the Lord wills” their plans will happen. -See:[Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md) +See: [Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md) diff --git a/60-jas/05.md b/60-jas/05.md index bc52cda..3489562 100644 --- a/60-jas/05.md +++ b/60-jas/05.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ James told Christians to “be patient” (μακροθυμέω/g3114) when th James told Christians to be patient because Jesus was coming for them. Christians were suffering trials and persecution. James wanted them to know that they needed to hope in Jesus and have courage in his coming for them. Also, he told Christians not to complain about each other because this caused them to forget about Jesus. Also, James told them to have “endurance” (ύπομονέ/g5281) in the same way Job did. Because Job endured, God honored him (see: Job 42:1-17). -See:[Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) +See: [Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ### Why did James say not to take an oath? @@ -86,4 +86,4 @@ Some scholars think that he wanted to say that this will to “rescue”(σῴζ Other scholars think that this will help the sinner from being punished by dying on the earth because of their sin. James told Christians that it was good for them to help a brother or sister straying from the truth. Also, James told these Christians to encourage straying people. -See:[Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md) diff --git a/63-1jn/01.md b/63-1jn/01.md index e1d2ddb..92b161a 100644 --- a/63-1jn/01.md +++ b/63-1jn/01.md @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ The first part of this verse speaks of how Christians must honor God and do what Scholars disagree about how these two ideas are connected to each other. Some think that a person must live in the “light,” that is, that he must honor God with his words and actions for God to save him. For these scholars, if someone fails to do this, God will not save him. However, other scholars think John is teaching Christians to live in a way that honors him. -See:[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md) +See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md) ### Must a person confess his sins for God to save him? diff --git a/63-1jn/02.md b/63-1jn/02.md index a5eb8b7..c52e125 100644 --- a/63-1jn/02.md +++ b/63-1jn/02.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Jesus “advocates for” or helps Christians. Only John used this Greek word tr See: John 14:16, 14:26, 15:26, and 16:7 -See:[Intercede (Intercession)] (../articles/intercede.md) +See: [Intercede (Intercession)] (../articles/intercede.md) ### When Jesus died, he suffered the punishment for the sins that Christians do. How could Jesus suffer for Christians? @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ When people worshiped other gods in the ancient Near East, they often thought th So some scholars think that when John wrote “propitiation for our sins,” he wanted to say that God was at peace with Christians, even after they have sinned. This is why God does not punish Christians. -See:[Propitiation](../articles/propitiation.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) +See: [Propitiation](../articles/propitiation.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) See: Romans 3:25; Hebrews 2:17; 1 John 4:10 @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ The old commandment that John was writing about was Jesus’ command to love oth See: Matthew 22:36-40 -See:[Command (Commandment)](../articles/command.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); +See: [Command (Commandment)](../articles/command.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); ### What are the darkness and the light? @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ See: [World](../articles/world.md) Some scholars think that John used the word “antichrists” in two different ways. The first antichrist is a certain person, that is, the devil. He will come to earth and will look like a man. He will try to do the same things that Jesus did. This antichrist will oppose Jesus and his church. The second antichrist is anyone, in general, who opposes Jesus. -See:[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) +See: [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) ### Who was John speaking about? diff --git a/63-1jn/04.md b/63-1jn/04.md index 617e2f4..1d38c41 100644 --- a/63-1jn/04.md +++ b/63-1jn/04.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ See: [Indwelling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/indwelling.md) In 4:13, Paul said that God “remains” or “abides” within Christians. It is God who comes to live in a Christian when he believes in Jesus. In Scripture, it is the Holy Spirit who is lives within all Christians (see: 1Corinthians 3:16 and 6:19). The Holy Spirit is God. -See:[Abide](../articles/abide.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [Indwelling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/indwelling.md) +See: [Abide](../articles/abide.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [Indwelling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/indwelling.md) ### What must a believer accept about Jesus? diff --git a/63-1jn/intro.md b/63-1jn/intro.md index 0bbd8c8..22f122d 100644 --- a/63-1jn/intro.md +++ b/63-1jn/intro.md @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ However, some scholars believe that Christians need to be completely faithful to John often wrote about people who belonged to God. He also wrote about people and things that belong to the world and the devil. Here, when John wrote “the world,” he was thinking about everything in this world that is against God, everything that tries to stop God. John wrote that Christians could choose to follow the things that oppose God. If they do this, they sin. However, Christians can instead choose to do the things God wants them to do. When they do this, they show that they belong to God, that they are doing his will. -See:[World](../articles/world.md) +See: [World](../articles/world.md) ### About the people who live together with God forever diff --git a/64-2jn/01.md b/64-2jn/01.md index c750a23..148222f 100644 --- a/64-2jn/01.md +++ b/64-2jn/01.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Other scholars think this is the “spirit” of the antichrist who is still to Other scholars think John wanted to insult certain people. It was insulting because he called the devil. -See:[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md);[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md);[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### How does one remain in Jesus? diff --git a/64-2jn/intro.md b/64-2jn/intro.md index 1ea7c05..50c3aad 100644 --- a/64-2jn/intro.md +++ b/64-2jn/intro.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Although this letter is usually called “Second John,” it was probably not the second letter that John wrote. However, it was the second letter wrote to a certain church. This first letter he wrote to this church is called “First John.” In First John, John told people to reject certain false teachers. Some people obeyed him. Other people did not do the things John told them to do, so John this letter, known as Second John. In this letter, he told the Christians to separate themselves further from these false teachers. -See:[Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md);[Heresy](../articles/heresy.md) +See: [Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md);[Heresy](../articles/heresy.md) ### Who wrote this letter? diff --git a/65-3jn/01.md b/65-3jn/01.md index f319c59..ee93d95 100644 --- a/65-3jn/01.md +++ b/65-3jn/01.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ This passage explained to a church how a travelling teacher or missionary should Some scholars think that these church leaders should not to accept money from Gentiles, that is, from people who were not Christians. Other scholars think John talked about church leaders not taking money from the non-Christians who they were trying to get to believe in Jesus. They think that John reject this because many other religious teachers did this in the Ancient Near East. -See:[Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) +See: [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) ## 1:9-10 @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ John wrote three letters or more. It is not clear which letter John talked about These verses could be a metaphor showing that Diotrephes did not have humility. He was a leader in Gaius’ church, but Diotrephes was not a good leader. Diotrephes may have wanted to be seen as the greatest person and tried to force others to do what he wanted done in the church. This was not a not a way to honor God. John wrote that Diotrephes needed to be corrected. He did not accept what John and the apostles taught. Diotrephes have spoken against them. Perhaps he taught that God did not give the apostles permission to teach others. Because of this, Diotrephes rejected God. -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) ## 1:11-12 @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ In some situations, Christians can be “removed, throw out, or taken out (ἐκ Diotrephes may have been the leader of more than one church. As a church leader, he could remove or punish members when they did things that did not honor God. This is called “church discipline.” This is a way for church leaders to help Christians by correcting them or punishing so that they begin to do the right things. If they do not begin to do the right things, then the church leaders may remove them from the church. -See:[Church Discipline](../articles/churchdiscipline.md) +See: [Church Discipline](../articles/churchdiscipline.md) ### Does everyone who does good things belong to God? diff --git a/66-jud/01.md b/66-jud/01.md index 6702b46..c42b046 100644 --- a/66-jud/01.md +++ b/66-jud/01.md @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ The books of Daniel and Revelation talk about Michael (see: Daniel 10:13, 20; 12 See: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 -See:[Ancient Writings](../articles/ancientwritings.md) +See: [Ancient Writings](../articles/ancientwritings.md) ### When Michael talked with the devil, what did he show believers? @@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ Some scholars believe that Jude wants Christians to pray for the things that the In verse 22, some early Greek copies have “to have mercy on a person.” Other early copies have “to convince or to correct.” The Greek words are very similar (ἐλεέω and ἐλέγχω). -See:[Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible)](../articles/differencesbible.md) +See: [Differences in the Ancient Copies of the Bible)](../articles/differencesbible.md) ### How many groups are listed in verses 22-23? diff --git a/66-jud/intro.md b/66-jud/intro.md index 0eef330..8ca71a6 100644 --- a/66-jud/intro.md +++ b/66-jud/intro.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ There were false teachers in this church. Jude warned these false teachers that Jude also wrote metaphors in order to make the readers think in the right way about what he was telling them. Prophets often did this, and men who wrote about the end of the world also did this. In sum, Jude commanded his readers to reject the false teachers and to live in a way that honors God. -See:[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Last Days](../articles/lastdays.md) +See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Last Days](../articles/lastdays.md) # Author diff --git a/67-rev/01.md b/67-rev/01.md index 2999303..d3ba289 100644 --- a/67-rev/01.md +++ b/67-rev/01.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ See: [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) Some scholars think people will mourn when Jesus returns because they will regret treating him badly. They will be sad because they wanted him to die. Other scholars think people will mourn because Jesus will return to judge sin. People who do not believe in Jesus when he returns will go to hell. They will see what they did wrong, but they will not be able to change it. Therefore, they will be sad. Fewer scholars think that people will mourn because of what Jesus had to suffer while on the earth. -See:[Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ### How is God “the alpha and the omega”? @@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ Jesus was dressed in the way the high priest of Israel was dressed. Some scholar See: Exodus 28:4; 39:29 -See:[High Priest](../articles/highpriest.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) +See: [High Priest](../articles/highpriest.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) ### How did what Jesus looked like affect John? @@ -138,4 +138,4 @@ The Greek word, often translated as “angel”(ἄγγελος/g0032), can also **Advice to translators**: A messenger is a person who says something for someone else. Often, this is because they cannot go somewhere. So, they send someone else to say certain things for them. The messenger does not say what he wants. He says what the person who sends him wants him to say. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) diff --git a/67-rev/02.md b/67-rev/02.md index 0775747..269cab8 100644 --- a/67-rev/02.md +++ b/67-rev/02.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Jesus holds the seven stars in his right hand. He wanted to say that Jesus rules See: 1:20 -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ### How did Jesus talk about the Ephesians? @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Jesus said, “I will remove your lampstand from its place.” This was a metaph **Advice to translators**: A lampstand is something that holds candles. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Who were the Nicolaitans? @@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md) After giving this false teacher time to repent, Jesus said that he will punish him or her. He said that he will “throw her onto a sickbed.” Some scholars think that God promised to make this false prophet sick if he did not repent. Perhaps, he would even die. Other scholars think that God wanted to warn people that difficult times were coming for those who did not honor God. -See:[Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md) +See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md) ### Who were Jezebel’s children? @@ -235,13 +235,13 @@ When Jesus spoke about Jezebel’s children, he spoke about those who do the thi ### What did Jesus say about adultery? -See:[Adultery](../articles/adultery.md) +See: [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md) ### How will God give to everyone “according to their deeds”? God will give something to everyone “according to their deeds,” that is, according to the things they did. Jesus will punish those who do not believe in him. They will go to hell. All Christians will live with God in heaven forever. Jesus will not punish them. However, he will give them rewards based on the things they did to honor God after they believed in Jesus. Jesus will know what they did and why they did what they did. He will know the things they thought about. -See:[Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md) +See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Reward](../articles/reward.md) ### What were the “deep things of Satan”? diff --git a/67-rev/03.md b/67-rev/03.md index 3e06bae..c01a47b 100644 --- a/67-rev/03.md +++ b/67-rev/03.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ The Book of Life is the list of people who now live and who will live with God i See: Matthew 10:32; Luke 12:8 -See:[Name](../articles/name.md) +See: [Name](../articles/name.md) ### Why did John say “he who has an ear, let him hear”? @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Jesus said that no one can close this door. Some scholars think there were Jews See: Isaiah 22:22 -See:[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) +See: [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md) ### Who was the synagogue of Satan? @@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ Some scholars think Jesus will give Christians a new name when they go to heaven See Revelation 2:17 -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) ### Why did John say, “he who has an ear, let him hear”? @@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Other scholars think that Jesus was speaking about people who said they were Chr **Advice to translators**: Lukewarm is neither hot or cold. It is the temperature of water if it is left outside. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) ### Was Laodicea a wealthy city? @@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ See: Genesis 3; Isaiah 47:1-4 In the ancient Near East, Laodicea was known for making a certain medicine for sicknesses in the eyes. Jesus said that people who rejected Jesus were blind. That is, they did not see the truth about Jesus. Therefore, Jesus said that he will give these people medicine so that they can see the truth, that is, believe in Jesus. -See:[Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) +See: [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md) ### Why did Jesus say that he was standing at a door knocking? diff --git a/67-rev/04.md b/67-rev/04.md index 010cf68..a7278fc 100644 --- a/67-rev/04.md +++ b/67-rev/04.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ In 4:1, John spoke about something different. John began to prophesy about things happening in the future. John talked about these things in Revelation 4-19. Some scholars think all of these prophecies were already fulfilled. Other scholars think some of these prophecies were fulfilled and some will be fulfilled in the future. Other scholars think that none of these prophecies were fulfilled yet. -See:[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) +See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ### What is a vision? @@ -67,13 +67,13 @@ The elders wore white clothes and gold crowns. In the Bible, white clothes meant 1. Other scholars think John spoke about a certain type of crown given to someone who won something. That is, they earned this crown. 1. Fewer scholars think that the angels wore these crowns. That is, they were given permission to judge people (see: 20:4). -See:[Elder](../articles/elder.md);[Crown](../articles/crown.md); [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Elder](../articles/elder.md);[Crown](../articles/crown.md); [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ### Why did John describe a storm near God? John described a storm near God. In ancient times, people thought the gods caused storms. This was because people did not control a storm. It was too powerful for them to control. Some scholars think this was what John was saying when he said these things. Other scholars think John thought about the storms when God met Moses on Mount Sinai (see: Exodus 19:16). -See:[Sinai](../articles/sinai.md) +See: [Sinai](../articles/sinai.md) See Map: Mount Sinai @@ -111,4 +111,4 @@ See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) The creatures near God said, “holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.” They always praise God. God has always been alive. God is alive. And God will always be alive. John wanted to say God will return to the earth. -See:[Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Praise](../articles/praise.md) +See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Praise](../articles/praise.md) diff --git a/67-rev/05.md b/67-rev/05.md index 0ad40c6..930eed8 100644 --- a/67-rev/05.md +++ b/67-rev/05.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ One of the elders saw Jesus, and he called him by different names. 1. He is the “root of David.” This is the fulfillment of God’s promise to David that one of his descendants will rule forever (see: 2 Samuel 7:8-17; Isaiah 11:1). 1. He also looked like a lamb after being sacrificed to God. This is because Jesus sacrificed himself so that people could be at peace with God. -See:[Elder](../articles/elder.md);[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Lamb of God](../articles/lambofgod.md) +See: [Elder](../articles/elder.md);[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Lamb of God](../articles/lambofgod.md) ### What did Jesus conquer? @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) There were four living “creatures”(ζῷον/g2226) around the throne of God. Ezekiel also talked about living creatures in a similar way (see: Ezekiel 1). Scholars do not know if John wrote about them for a certain reason. Some scholars think the creatures spoke of God and how he works with his creation. Other scholars think John thought about the four gospels and how they talked about Jesus in different ways. This helps people to know God. -See:[Throne](../articles/throne.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) +See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md) ### Why did John compare the prayers of the holy ones to a bowl full of incense? @@ -143,4 +143,4 @@ See: [Elder](../articles/elder.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) John described what happened in the place in heaven where God rules. He said that everything where God rules praises him and gives him honor. That is the purpose of the four living creatures and the twelve elders. That is, they praise and honor God continually. -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Elder](../articles/elder.md) \ No newline at end of file +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Elder](../articles/elder.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/67-rev/06.md b/67-rev/06.md index 3e22926..4ccc40b 100644 --- a/67-rev/06.md +++ b/67-rev/06.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ John spoke of something using the metaphor of a white horse. The rider had a bow **Advice to translators**: The rider had a bow. He had a bow and arrow. He did not have a piece of cloth in his hair, which is also called a bow. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Crown](../articles/crown.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md);[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md); [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Crown](../articles/crown.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md);[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md); [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md) ## 6:3-4 @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Some scholars think the Jewish leaders killed these people. Other scholars think See Leviticus 4:7 -See:[Witness (Martyr)](../articles/witness.md);[Altar](../articles/altar.md); [Justice (Just, Unjust)](../articles/justice.md) +See: [Witness (Martyr)](../articles/witness.md);[Altar](../articles/altar.md); [Justice (Just, Unjust)](../articles/justice.md) ### Why did the martyrs wear white robes? @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ John said the sun became completely black. Some scholars think that the sun beca See: Isaiah 34:4; Joel 2:31; 3:15 -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sign](../articles/sign.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sign](../articles/sign.md) ### What happened to the moon? John said that the moon appeared to be blood. That is, it became red. It is not known how this will happen. Some scholars think this will be a lunar eclipse. Other scholars think that something will happen on the earth that causes the moon to look red. @@ -138,4 +138,4 @@ John spoke about a great day. The Bible also calls this the Day of the Lord. Whe See: Malachi 3:2; Philippians 2:9-11 -See:[Worship](../articles/worship.md);[Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md) +See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md);[Day of the Lord](../articles/dayofthelord.md) diff --git a/67-rev/07.md b/67-rev/07.md index cc24881..d7aaa89 100644 --- a/67-rev/07.md +++ b/67-rev/07.md @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ See: [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md) John did not speak of the tribe of Dan with those whom God sealed. Scholars think this is because they were more evil than the other tribes. They often worshiped idols and rejected God. Some scholars think the antichrist will come from the tribe of Dan (see: Genesis 49:17). -See:[Seal](../articles/seal.md); [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) +See: [Seal](../articles/seal.md); [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) ## 7:9-17 @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ See: John 12:13 ### Why did John speak of white robes? -See:[White (symbol)](../articles/white.md) +See: [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md) ### What is the great tribulation? diff --git a/67-rev/08.md b/67-rev/08.md index b1b5e90..4448248 100644 --- a/67-rev/08.md +++ b/67-rev/08.md @@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ Trumpets were used so people would give attention to something. Often, trumpets In ancient Israel, people thought angels brought prayers to God. In this verse, John said these prayers “rose up before God.” John wanted to make known that God was going to do something because of their prayers. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Fragrant Offering (Aroma)](../articles/fragrantoffering.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Fragrant Offering (Aroma)](../articles/fragrantoffering.md) ### Why did the angel throw the bowl to the earth? The angel threw the bowl to the earth because God was judging all people. He wanted people to know this. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ## 8:6-12 @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Other scholars think that it will actually rain hail, fire, and blood on the ear See: Exodus 9:18-27 -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Hail](../articles/hail.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Hail](../articles/hail.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md) ### What did the second trumpet make known? @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Other scholars think John spoke of a meteor. A meteor appears to have fire aroun Other scholars think John used a different metaphor. He spoke of how people poison the earth. That is, people hurt and destroy the earth. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### What did the fourth trumpet announce? @@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Other scholars think John spoke of a specific day. This day was different than a See: Matthew 24:22 -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ## 8:13 @@ -103,4 +103,4 @@ See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Prophecy A “woe” (οὐαί/g3759) announced that God was going to judge people. In this verse, John says “woe” three times. In Revelation, there were three woes announced. These had special meaning (see: Revelation 9:12; 11:14; 12:12). -See:[Woe](../articles/woe.md) +See: [Woe](../articles/woe.md) diff --git a/67-rev/09.md b/67-rev/09.md index b7924a7..677081b 100644 --- a/67-rev/09.md +++ b/67-rev/09.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ See: [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven. It is not known who are the four angels at the Euphrates River. Some scholars think they were angels. Other scholars think they were demons. Scholars do not know why John spoke about the Euphrates River. Some scholars think he talked about the actual river. Other scholars think John used a metaphor. He did not speak about the actual river. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md);[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) See Map: Euphrates river @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ John talked about horses and their riders. This was a symbol. 1. Some scholars think John was simply talking about what he saw when he talked about the rider and horses. 1. Other scholars think the things John saw were symbols of something else. -See:[Symbol](../articles/symbol.md);[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md);[Demon](../articles/demon.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Who was punished? diff --git a/67-rev/11.md b/67-rev/11.md index c85e05a..721f8d3 100644 --- a/67-rev/11.md +++ b/67-rev/11.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ God told John to measure the temple of God. However, scholars do not know exactl 1. Some scholars think God spoke about the temple in Ezekiel 40-57. This temple was a symbol of all Christians. God wanted to say that the church will replace the temple in Jerusalem. That is because it was going to be destroyed. Christians will gather together instead of going to the temple to worship God. They will worship God in the right way anywhere in the world. 1. Some scholars think God spoke about a temple that will be built in the future. This temple will be built when the things the book of Revelation talks about happen. That is, it will be built during the seven years of suffering and punishment. Anyone who worships in this temple does not obey God. Therefore, God will judge them. -See:[Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Worship](../articles/worship.md) ### Why did God talk about measuring the temple? diff --git a/67-rev/12.md b/67-rev/12.md index 14ac52c..351948d 100644 --- a/67-rev/12.md +++ b/67-rev/12.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ John talked about a woman. However, this woman was a symbol of something. 1. Some scholars think this woman was a symbol of Christians who obey and honor God. 1. Some scholars think this woman was a symbol of the Jews who believed in Jesus. -See:[Symbol](../articles/symbol.md) +See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md) ### Why does John talk about the way the woman is dressed? @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ See: [Dragon](../articles/dragon.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Angel](. John talked about a woman who gave birth to a son. This was a metaphor. Because the son is described as being a leader who will “rule all the nations with an iron rod” many scholars think John was speaking about Jesus (see: 19:15; Psalm 2:6-9). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Why did the women go to the wilderness? @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ John talked about a war in heaven. 1. Some scholars think John was talking about a war on earth that happens while the events of the Book of Revelation take place. 1. Some scholars think this was a metaphor. John wanted to say that Jesus and other Christians were defeating people who opposed Jesus. -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Why is Satan called the old serpent? @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ See: [Woe](../articles/woe.md) Most of the events of the book of Revelation occur over a short period of time. Because of this, Satan is only given a short period of time to do the things he wants to do that are written about in the book of Revelation. -See:[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### Why did the woman have wings? diff --git a/67-rev/13.md b/67-rev/13.md index 493a41d..5aad05a 100644 --- a/67-rev/13.md +++ b/67-rev/13.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Who is the lamb? -See:[Lamb of God](../articles/lambofgod.md) +See: [Lamb of God](../articles/lambofgod.md) ### What happened before the world was created? @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Other scholars think that John wanted to write that Roman leaders or Jewish lead Other scholars think that the antichrist will make people have some kind of mark for people to buy and sell things. This mark means that they worship the antichrist. Therefore, Christians will not be able to buy and sell things. -See:[Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) +See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) ### What is the number of the beast? diff --git a/67-rev/14.md b/67-rev/14.md index 50735d6..acf228e 100644 --- a/67-rev/14.md +++ b/67-rev/14.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ ### What is Mount Zion? -See:[Zion](../articles/zion.md) +See: [Zion](../articles/zion.md) ### Who were the 144,000? @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Other scholars think John wrote about Jews believing what Jesus said while he wa Other scholars think a large group in heaven was singing about God’s saving and redeeming people (see: Psalm 33:1-12; 40:1-3). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md);[Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md);[Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md) ### Who were the four living creatures and the elders? @@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ Some scholars think John wrote about two harvests. Other scholars think John wro 1. Other scholars think John wrote about Jesus judging evil people. They think this is when he returns to the earth. 1. Other scholars think John wrote about God punishing the city of Jerusalem when the Roman Empire destroyed the temple. -See:[Harvest](../articles/harvest.md);[Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md) +See: [Harvest](../articles/harvest.md);[Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md) ### Why did John write about a winepress? diff --git a/67-rev/15.md b/67-rev/15.md index b360cfb..7fc1d99 100644 --- a/67-rev/15.md +++ b/67-rev/15.md @@ -11,13 +11,13 @@ Other scholars think John wrote about the end of the antichrist. That is, the ti Other scholars think John wrote about the time when Jerusalem was destroyed. -See:[Plague](../articles/plague.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) +See: [Plague](../articles/plague.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) ### How is the wrath of God complete? The wrath of God will be complete when God defeats Satan and the antichrist. Some scholars think John wanted to encourage Christians by promising them that God would defeat Satan. Although Satan defeated Christians for a period of time, they will ultimately defeat him. -See:[Wrath](../articles/wrath.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) +See: [Wrath](../articles/wrath.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) ### What is the sea of glass? diff --git a/67-rev/16.md b/67-rev/16.md index 3cc8bfb..eaea1cc 100644 --- a/67-rev/16.md +++ b/67-rev/16.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) See: Exodus 9:8-12; Deuteronomy 28:27-35 -See:[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md);[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ### Who is the beast? @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Prophet 1. Other scholars think that John wrote about the Roman Empire. 1. Other scholars think John wrote about God judging the world. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### What is blasphemy? @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichr Some scholars think John wrote about the actual Euphrates River. Other scholars think this was a metaphor about a certain country or kingdom. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); See Map: Euphrates River @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ No one knows when a thief will enter into a home. John used this as a metaphor t See: Revelation 3:3 -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Where is Armageddon? @@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ When John wrote these words, the nation and city of Babylon had been destroyed f 1. Other scholars think it was the Roman Empire. Other scholars think he wrote about the city of Jerusalem. 1. Other scholars think that John wrote about a certain religious leader and the people who followed this religious leader. -See:[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) +See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) See Map: Babylon @@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ Some scholars think John wrote using a hyperbole. He wanted to say that many thi Other scholars think these things will happen in the same way John saw them. -See:[Hyperbole](../articles/hyperbole.md) +See: [Hyperbole](../articles/hyperbole.md) ### How heavy is a talent? diff --git a/67-rev/17.md b/67-rev/17.md index 3b97507..a18dade 100644 --- a/67-rev/17.md +++ b/67-rev/17.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Idolatry (Idol)](../articles/idolatryi John wrote he was carried away by the Spirit. This means God gave him a vision. -See:[Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Vision](../articles/vision.md) +See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Vision](../articles/vision.md) ### What was the woman sitting on? @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md) The woman had something written on her forehead. Some scholars think this was a metaphor. She knew she taught the wrong things. And even wanted people to know she taught the wrong things. She was not ashamed about the things she taught. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### How was the woman drunk? @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ See: Revelation 1:8; 13:1 Hell is often described as a bottomless pit. When John wrote about the bottomless pit, he wanted to say Satan gave these rulers power. -See:[Hell](../articles/hell.md);[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md);[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) ### What is the book of life? @@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ Some scholars think John used a metaphor. They think he wrote about seven differ Other scholars think John wrote about seven different empires who ruled large parts of the world near Israel. When John wrote that five had fallen, he wanted to write that they did not rule anymore. The Roman Empire was the sixth great kingdom ruling the world. The seventh kingdom had not yet begun to rule the world. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Who is the eighth king? @@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ The ten kings and the beast (see: Revelation 1:8) will hate the prostitute. Thes See: Revelation 17:1 -See:[Prostitute (Prostitution) ](../articles/prostitute.md) ; [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) +See: [Prostitute (Prostitution) ](../articles/prostitute.md) ; [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md) ### What will the kings and beast do to the prostitute? diff --git a/67-rev/18.md b/67-rev/18.md index 36369d2..6704cbd 100644 --- a/67-rev/18.md +++ b/67-rev/18.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ John wrote about sins piling up to heaven. This was a metaphor. He wanted to say See: Ezra 9:6 -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### How does the voice talk about paying back Babylon? @@ -78,13 +78,13 @@ See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md) ### Why will Babylon be burned with fire? -See:[Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md) +See: [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md) ## 18:9-24 ### What is a woe? -See:[Woe](../articles/woe.md) +See: [Woe](../articles/woe.md) ### Why did John write about the clothes Babylon wore? @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ When someone practiced sorcery, they did a certain type of magic that dishonored See: Revelation 2:20 -See:[Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### Why did John write that blood was found in Babylon? diff --git a/67-rev/19.md b/67-rev/19.md index 38f6219..30c8ec4 100644 --- a/67-rev/19.md +++ b/67-rev/19.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ There are many people in heaven praising God. Some scholars think John wrote about angels (see: 5:11). Other scholars think John wrote about the Jews in heaven. Other scholars think John wrote about everyone who died and is in heaven. -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md);[Praise](../articles/praise.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md);[Praise](../articles/praise.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ### Who is the great prostitute? @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ See: [Bride of Christ](../articles/brideofchrist.md); [Metaphor](../articles/met John tried to worship the angel. Scholars think this was because seeing the angel overwhelmed him. This is because the angel was greater than any person. Scholars think John also wanted to warn people not to worship anyone or anything except God. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md) ### What is the spirit of prophecy? diff --git a/67-rev/20.md b/67-rev/20.md index c154f5e..598beb2 100644 --- a/67-rev/20.md +++ b/67-rev/20.md @@ -53,11 +53,11 @@ See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) In the Bible, death is a type of separation. When someone dies, they are separated from their body. However, some people die a second time. Those who do not believe in Jesus die a second time. This means they will be separated from God forever. They will live forever apart from God in hell. -See:[Fire](../articles/fire.md);[Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Fire](../articles/fire.md);[Hell](../articles/hell.md) ### How will people be priests? -See:[Priest (Priesthood)](../articles/priest.md) +See: [Priest (Priesthood)](../articles/priest.md) ## 20:7-10 @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ See: [Fire](../articles/fire.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) In the Bible, when someone dies, they are separated from something. All people die once. When they die, they are separated from their body. Some people also die a second time. When this happens, they are separated from God forever. This is because they do not believe in Jesus. They will be separated from God forever in hell. -See:[Fire](../articles/fire.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Fire](../articles/fire.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ### Who is the beast? diff --git a/67-rev/21.md b/67-rev/21.md index fc31a97..796668f 100644 --- a/67-rev/21.md +++ b/67-rev/21.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ John wrote about a new heaven and a new earth. 1. Other scholars think this was a metaphor. John wrote about something that will happen in heaven. 1. Other scholars think John wrote about the world changing after people become Christians. -See:[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) +See: [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md) ### What is the new Jerusalem? @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md) God talked about making everything new. He promised there was not going to be sin anymore. Because of this, the world will be perfect. Everyone will be at peace with one another and at peace with God. Also, nothing will ever die again. -See:[Sin](../articles/sin.md) +See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md) ### Who is seated on the throne? @@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ John wrote about 12,000 stadia. That is about 2200 kilometers. A cubit is about 46 centimeters. John spoke about 144 cubits. This is about 66 meters. -See:[Cubit](../articles/cubit.md) +See: [Cubit](../articles/cubit.md) ### Why was the city made the way it was made? diff --git a/67-rev/22.md b/67-rev/22.md index 22c9e5e..956b042 100644 --- a/67-rev/22.md +++ b/67-rev/22.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md); [Prophet](../articles In these verses, John wrote about something he saw and heard. However, the angel spoke things to John about which John was to tell other people. The angel told him to say these things to people who lived when John lived. The angels, the prophets, and people serve God and worship him. -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md):[Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md):[Worship](../articles/worship.md) ## 22:8-9 @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ See: Philippians 3:2 ### What is a sorcerer? -See:[Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md) +See: [Sorcery](../articles/sorcery.md) ### What is an idolater? @@ -122,13 +122,13 @@ In the Bible, Jesus is said to be light (see: John 8:12). Scholars think John wa See: Numbers 24:17; 2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 2:28 -See:[Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md); [Covenant with David](../articles/covenantdavid.md) +See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md); [Covenant with David](../articles/covenantdavid.md) ### Who is the bride? When John wrote about the bride of Christ, he wrote about the church. That is, he wrote about all Christians. -See:[Bride of Christ](../articles/brideofchrist.md); [Church](../articles/church.md) +See: [Bride of Christ](../articles/brideofchrist.md); [Church](../articles/church.md) ### Why is someone thirsty? @@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) 1. Other scholars think that John did not think people would add words to this book. He wanted people to be careful when they studied this book and tried to know what it meant. This is because the book is not easy to understand. 1. Other scholars think John wanted to write that no book of the bible was written after this book. The bible was finished. -See:[Last Days](../articles/lastdays.md) +See: [Last Days](../articles/lastdays.md) ### How does someone share in the tree of life? diff --git a/67-rev/intro.md b/67-rev/intro.md index 41b39b1..dcc9e06 100644 --- a/67-rev/intro.md +++ b/67-rev/intro.md @@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Grace](../articles/grace.md) Revelation is about a vision that God gave to John. Because of this, John wrote about what he saw in this vision. The book is full of symbols. Some of these symbols are people. This is common in prophecy, and especially writings about the end of the world. Some parts of Revelation are symbols of other things. However, scholars do not agree about the meanings of all these symbols. -See:[Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Vision](../articles/vision.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) +See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Vision](../articles/vision.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) *Numbers* @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Jesus will return to remove Christians from the earth in the middle of the seven Jesus will return to remove Christians from the earth at the end of the seven years of tribulation. Christians will leave the earth near the return of Jesus. In the Bible, there are many different numbers connected to the Great Tribulation. These are 1260, 1290, and 1335. It is possible that there is a period of up to 75 days at the end of the tribulation, prior to Jesus’ return. These scholars think that Jesus will remove Christians at some point near the end of this seven years. However, they do not agree when this will be. They will leave before God punished people with his wrath. -See:[Rapture](../articles/rapture.md)[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Wrath](../articles/wrath.md) +See: [Rapture](../articles/rapture.md)[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Wrath](../articles/wrath.md) # Outline diff --git a/articles/angel.md b/articles/angel.md index 8b6df53..662edc9 100644 --- a/articles/angel.md +++ b/articles/angel.md @@ -17,6 +17,6 @@ The Bible also talks about the “angel of Yahweh” (see: Genesis 22:11-15; Exo The Bible teaches that people should not worship angels (see: Colossians 2:18). Jesus is greater than the angels (see: Hebrews 1:1-14). -See:[Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); Yahweh (I am) +See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Demon](../articles/demon.md); Yahweh (I am) **Advice to translators**: A “being” is something that is alive. However, it is not a person or an animal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/articles/anoint.md b/articles/anoint.md index c34b770..c8c4df2 100644 --- a/articles/anoint.md +++ b/articles/anoint.md @@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ In the New Testament, people also anointed with oil sick people. This was done f The names “messiah” and “Christ” are the Hebrew and Greek words for “the anointed one.” The Holy Spirit anointed Jesus to speak God’s message to God’s people (see: Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38; Hebrews 1:9). Jesus was anointed with oil twice in the New Testament. A woman anointed Jesus a few days before he was crucified. Jesus said she did this to make him ready for his burial (see: Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-7). After Jesus died, his friends anointed his body with oils and spices to make him ready for burial (see: Mark 16:1). People anointed dead bodies with oil and spices to make it smell better as it began to rot. -See:[Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md);[Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Tabernacle](../articles/tabernacle.md); [Altar](../articles/altar.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md) +See: [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md);[Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Tabernacle](../articles/tabernacle.md); [Altar](../articles/altar.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md) diff --git a/articles/baptize.md b/articles/baptize.md index 269b8c9..92ba452 100644 --- a/articles/baptize.md +++ b/articles/baptize.md @@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ To be baptized into someone means to become united with that person (see: 1 Cori Baptism is also a metaphor. John the Baptist spoke of the one who would come and baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire (see: Matthew 3:11). Water baptism cleanses the body, but being baptized by the Holy Spirit and fire cleanses the inside of a person. Jesus was the one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. He would forgive people and he would fill them with the Holy Spirit (see: Acts 1:5). -See:[Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Name](../articles/name.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Indwelling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/indwelling.md) +See: [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Name](../articles/name.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Indwelling of the Holy Spirit](../articles/indwelling.md) diff --git a/articles/blaspheme.md b/articles/blaspheme.md index 294d017..afbc661 100644 --- a/articles/blaspheme.md +++ b/articles/blaspheme.md @@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) The Jewish leaders wrongly said that Jesus blasphemed God. They believed Jesus was blaspheming God when Jesus forgave people’s sins (see: Mark 2:7). They also believed Jesus was blaspheming God when Jesus said he was the messiah and the Son of God (see: Matthew 26:63-66; John 10:30-33). However, when Jesus was resurrected from the dead, this proved that everything he said about being the messiah and the Son of God was true (see: Romans 1:4). -See:[Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) +See: [Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) diff --git a/articles/boast.md b/articles/boast.md index bc27473..994f537 100644 --- a/articles/boast.md +++ b/articles/boast.md @@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ See: [Pride](../articles/pride.md) A person can boast in a good way. For example, it is good to boast in God and the things he has done (see: Psalm 44:8; 105:3; Romans 5:2; see also Romans 5:3-5; 15:17; 1 Corinthians 1:31; 15:31; 2 Corinthians 1:12-14; 7:4; 10:17). However, a person can also boast in a sinful way. A person is sinning when they boast about the things they have or the things they have done, but they do not say God gave everything to them (see: Psalm 10:3; Romans 1:29-30; 1 Corinthians 4:7; James 4:16). A person also is sinning when they boast in a false god instead of the one true God (see: Psalm 97:7). A person who boasts in themselves or who is boastful does not love God or other people (see: 1 Corinthians 13:4). -See:[Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md);[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md);[Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md);[Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Works (Works of the Law)](../articles/works.md);[Grace](../articles/grace.md); [Faith (Believe in](../articles/faith.md) +See: [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md);[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md);[Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md);[Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Works (Works of the Law)](../articles/works.md);[Grace](../articles/grace.md); [Faith (Believe in](../articles/faith.md) diff --git a/articles/churchdiscipline.md b/articles/churchdiscipline.md index 38bf2d0..c21faea 100644 --- a/articles/churchdiscipline.md +++ b/articles/churchdiscipline.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Sometimes a Christian does things that do not honor God. If that Christian does not change the things he is doing, another Christian or a church leader must correct the person (see: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13). This is called “church discipline.” -See:[Church](../articles/church.md) +See: [Church](../articles/church.md) #### More Information About This Topic diff --git a/articles/conquer.md b/articles/conquer.md index f7054ee..2f7e63d 100644 --- a/articles/conquer.md +++ b/articles/conquer.md @@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ The Apostle Paul wrote to Christians that they are more than conquerors through The word “conquer” is used many times in the book of Revelation. Jesus promised many wonderful things to those who conquer the trials and tribulations that they will experience (see: Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21; 21:7). -See:[World](../articles/world.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md) +See: [World](../articles/world.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md); [Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md) diff --git a/articles/covenantdavid.md b/articles/covenantdavid.md index d23fff7..2fa8808 100644 --- a/articles/covenantdavid.md +++ b/articles/covenantdavid.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ God promised these things to David: * To have someone from David’s family to rule forever. * To make David’s kingdom last forever. -See:[Covenant](../articles/covenant.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md) +See: [Covenant](../articles/covenant.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md) #### More Information About This Topic @@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ There are Psalms that talk about the significance of this covenant (see: Psalm 8 Jesus was a descendant of David (see: Matthew 1:6-17; Romans 1:3; 2 Timothy 2:8). He is the messiah who rules forever (see: Luke 1:32-33; Hebrews 1:8; Revelation 5:5; 11:15; 22:16). -See:[Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](..articles/ancestoranddescendantfathersforefatherspatriarchs.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](..articles/ancestoranddescendantfathersforefatherspatriarchs.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) diff --git a/articles/cretans.md b/articles/cretans.md index e48c76e..e955bf5 100644 --- a/articles/cretans.md +++ b/articles/cretans.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Cretans Cretans were people who lived on the Greek island called Crete. The island is in the Mediterranean Sea. Some Jewish Cretans were in Jerusalem for Pentecost. They heard the disciples speaking about God in their own language and in other different languages (see: Acts 2:11). People thought Cretans were dishonest, cruel, and did not do the things they needed to do (see: Titus 1:12). -See:[Pentecost](../articles/pentecost.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) +See: [Pentecost](../articles/pentecost.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md) See map: Crete diff --git a/articles/disciple.md b/articles/disciple.md index 216dace..78f2b18 100644 --- a/articles/disciple.md +++ b/articles/disciple.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ The disciples of Jesus followed him wherever he went. They listened to his teach Jesus had many disciples. However, Jesus chose twelve people to be his most significant disciples. He called these men “the apostles” (see: Matthew 10:1-2). Jesus told his disciples to make other people his disciples by teaching them all Jesus said (see: Matthew 28:19-20). Anyone who believes in Jesus and who obeys his teachings is a disciple of Jesus. -See:[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) +See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md) #### How the word “disciple” is used in the commentary diff --git a/articles/dragon.md b/articles/dragon.md index c74e258..a785f1b 100644 --- a/articles/dragon.md +++ b/articles/dragon.md @@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) The dragon in Revelation may be the same thing called “Leviathan” in other books of the Bible (see: Job 3:8; 41:1,10 ,12; Psalm 74:14; 104:26; Isaiah 27:1). Leviathan is also a large, reptile-like creature that comes out of the sea. It is also called “the great sea monster” (see: Ezekiel 29:3). -See:[Sea](../articles/sea.md) +See: [Sea](../articles/sea.md) diff --git a/articles/elect.md b/articles/elect.md index 155b7db..89d801c 100644 --- a/articles/elect.md +++ b/articles/elect.md @@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ Other scholars think that God knew, before the world began, which people would c Other scholars do not think that God chose specific individuals to be saved. Instead God chose a group to save. This group is called the “people of God” or the “body of Christ.” A person becomes one of the elect when he joins this group by believing in Jesus. -See:[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md));[Predestine (Predestination)](../articles/predestine.md); [Foreknow (Foreknowledge)](../articles/foreknowledge.md);[Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md); [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.md) +See: [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md));[Predestine (Predestination)](../articles/predestine.md); [Foreknow (Foreknowledge)](../articles/foreknowledge.md);[Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md); [Body of Christ](../articles/bodyofchrist.md) diff --git a/articles/falseteacher.md b/articles/falseteacher.md index 4ee8e46..fee80d1 100644 --- a/articles/falseteacher.md +++ b/articles/falseteacher.md @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ A “false teacher” is someone who teaches something about God that is not true. The Bible warns Christians about false teachers (see: Acts 20:28-31; 2 Timothy 3:8; 2 Peter 2:1). False teachers can cause people to sin. Also, they can cause Christians to not be at peace with one another (see: 1 Timothy 6:3-5). -See:[Heresy](../articles/heresy.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md);[False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md) +See: [Heresy](../articles/heresy.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md);[False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md) #### More Information About This Topic Paul told all church leaders to always believe and teach the true teachings about God (see: 2 Timothy 1:13; 4:3; Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1-2). Many of the letters of the New Testament were written to tell Christians not to believe what the false teachers were saying. Also, these letters were written to teach Christians what things are true about God (see: Galatians 1:6-9; Colossians 2:8, 16-23; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 4:1-2). -See:[Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md) +See: [Ancient Letters](../articles/ancientletters.md) diff --git a/articles/fillingholyspirit.md b/articles/fillingholyspirit.md index 69ef77a..d0a12c6 100644 --- a/articles/fillingholyspirit.md +++ b/articles/fillingholyspirit.md @@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit filled Bezalel. This allowed him to do the In the New Testament, Luke wrote many times in the book of Acts about Christians being filled with the Holy Spirit (see: Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31; 5:3; 9:17; 13:9, 52). Paul wanted Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit (see: Ephesians 5:18). People filled with the Holy Spirit praise God. They also thank God for everything and submit to one another (see: Ephesians 5:19-21). -See:[Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Submit (Submission)](../articles/submit.md) +See: [Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Submit (Submission)](../articles/submit.md) diff --git a/articles/fire.md b/articles/fire.md index 7b3c71a..733b65f 100644 --- a/articles/fire.md +++ b/articles/fire.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ The word “fire” is also used to talk about God purifying his people. That is The word “fire” is also used to talk about God punishing those who disobey him (see: Revelation 8:7; 18:8). People who do not belong to God will be thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur (see: 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20:14-15). -See:[Purify (Pure)](../articles/purifypure.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md);[Sulfur (Brimstone)](../articles/sulfur.md) +See: [Purify (Pure)](../articles/purifypure.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Die (Death)](../articles/diedeath.md);[Sulfur (Brimstone)](../articles/sulfur.md) #### More Information about This Topic diff --git a/articles/foreknowledge.md b/articles/foreknowledge.md index f31434f..20f22fa 100644 --- a/articles/foreknowledge.md +++ b/articles/foreknowledge.md @@ -4,5 +4,5 @@ The words “foreknow” and “foreknowledge” are used to talk about someone God knows everything that happens in the past, present, and future. Before Jesus came to earth, God knew the things Jesus Christ would do. He knew the things that would happen to Jesus on earth (see: Acts 2:22-24; 1 Peter 1:20). God knows the people he will save before they are born (see: Romans 8:29; 1 Peter 1:2; see also: Jeremiah 1:5). God knew that the nation of Israel would be his own special people (see: Romans 11:2). -See:[Elect (Election)](../articles/elect.md); [Predestine (Predestination)](../articles/predestine.md)); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md), [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md);[Israel](../articles/israel.md) +See: [Elect (Election)](../articles/elect.md); [Predestine (Predestination)](../articles/predestine.md)); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md), [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md);[Israel](../articles/israel.md) diff --git a/articles/forgive.md b/articles/forgive.md index d41b7d4..9f80330 100644 --- a/articles/forgive.md +++ b/articles/forgive.md @@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ In the New Testament, Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice so God would forgiv The New Testament says that Christians are to forgive other people in the same way that God has forgiven Christians (see: Matthew 6:9-15; Mark 11:25; Ephesians 4:32; Colossian 3:13). Jesus told Peter to always forgive someone (see: Matthew 18:21-35). -See:[Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Sacrifice](../articles/sacrifice.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md); [Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md);[Seven (Symbol)](../articles/seven.md) +See: [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Sacrifice](../articles/sacrifice.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Repent (Repentance](../articles/repent.md); [Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md);[Seven (Symbol)](../articles/seven.md) diff --git a/articles/free.md b/articles/free.md index 0b76835..5f52e7a 100644 --- a/articles/free.md +++ b/articles/free.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Someone who is free or has freedom is someone who is not a slave or a prisoner. In the Bible, the words “free” and “freedom” are often used as metaphor. They are used to talk about how a Christian is no longer controlled by their own desire to sin. That is, Jesus causes Christians to be able to choose to obey and serve God (see: Romans 6:17-23; 8:2; 2 Corinthians 3:17). Believers are free to serve God (see: John 8:32-36; Romans 8:21; Galatians 5:1; see also: Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19). -See:[Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sinful Nature](../articles/sinfulnature.md) +See: [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sinful Nature](../articles/sinfulnature.md) #### More Information About This Topic diff --git a/articles/glory.md b/articles/glory.md index 6fdd413..05dba7b 100644 --- a/articles/glory.md +++ b/articles/glory.md @@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ People can glorify God by telling about the wonderful things he has done. They c Jesus will glorify all those who believed in him when he returns to earth. That is, he will honor them and give them new bodies that will never die (see: Romans 8:17, 29-30; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; Ephesians 5:25-27; Philippians 3:21). -See:[Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md);[Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md);[Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md);[Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Rapture](../articles/rapture.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) +See: [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md);[Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md);[Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md);[Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Rapture](../articles/rapture.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) diff --git a/articles/god.md b/articles/god.md index fa255b5..36d7a3c 100644 --- a/articles/god.md +++ b/articles/god.md @@ -11,6 +11,6 @@ God created the universe by Jesus the Son (see: Genesis 1; Jeremiah 10:12; John Many false gods exist. Some false gods are idols made by man (see: Jeremiah 10:2-10). Satan is called the god of this world (see: 2 Corinthians 4:4). All false gods will perish (see: Jeremiah 10:11). -See:[Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Incarnation](../articles/incarnation.md);[Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Love](../articles/love.md); [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md);[Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md);[Justice (Just, Unjust)](../articles/justice.md);[Worship](../articles/worship.md);[Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Idolatry (Idol)](../articles/idolatryidol.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) +See: [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Incarnation](../articles/incarnation.md);[Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Love](../articles/love.md); [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md);[Forgive (Forgiveness, Pardon)](../articles/forgive.md);[Justice (Just, Unjust)](../articles/justice.md);[Worship](../articles/worship.md);[Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Idolatry (Idol)](../articles/idolatryidol.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md) diff --git a/articles/guilty.md b/articles/guilty.md index 4159ef3..791dfd5 100644 --- a/articles/guilty.md +++ b/articles/guilty.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ A person sometimes has a legal trial. This happens when someone else says a pers The opposite of guilty is innocent. -See:[Ancient Trials (Lawsuit)](../articles/ancienttrials.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md);[Innocent](../articles/innocent.md) +See: [Ancient Trials (Lawsuit)](../articles/ancienttrials.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md);[Innocent](../articles/innocent.md) #### More Information About This Topic diff --git a/articles/hades.md b/articles/hades.md index 6016eca..7a8dc2f 100644 --- a/articles/hades.md +++ b/articles/hades.md @@ -14,5 +14,5 @@ The authors of the New Testament wrote about Hades being “down.” They also w Hades is a place of waiting. People wait there until the day of judgment (see: Revelation 20:13). People who did not love God are tormented while they wait there (see: Luke 16:23). On the day of judgment, those who did not love God will be put in the Lake of Fire. Lake of Fire is another name for Hell. Hades will also be put in the Lake of Fire (see: Revelation 20:14-15). -See:[Soul](../articles/soul.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md); [Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Soul](../articles/soul.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md); [Day of Judgment](../articles/dayofjudgment.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) diff --git a/articles/harvest.md b/articles/harvest.md index dd9825f..044fbc4 100644 --- a/articles/harvest.md +++ b/articles/harvest.md @@ -6,5 +6,5 @@ In the Old Testament, the Festival of Harvest was a time for the Israelites to c In the New Testament, the word “harvest” is also used to talk about people believing in Jesus (see: Matthew 9:37-38; John 4:34-38). That is, people who are ready to believe in Jesus are like crops that are ready to be gathered. The word “harvest” is also used to talk about a person’s spiritual growth (see: 2 Corinthains 9:10). The word “harvest” is also used to talk about God gathering his people to himself when Jesus returns to the earth (see: Matthew 13:29-30; Revelation 14:15-16). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Pentecost](../articles/pentecost.md) Sacrifice;[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)); [Fruit (Metaphor))](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md); [Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Pentecost](../articles/pentecost.md) Sacrifice;[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)); [Fruit (Metaphor))](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md); [Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md) diff --git a/articles/holy.md b/articles/holy.md index a956190..2a2390e 100644 --- a/articles/holy.md +++ b/articles/holy.md @@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ worshiping God (see: Exodus 29:37). Also, there was a place in the temple called Something that is declared holy or is used for worship or religious purposes is called “sacred.” -See:[Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Holy Ones](../articles/holyones.md); [Altar](../articles/altar.md); [Sanctify (Sanctification)](../articles/sanctify.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies)](../articles/holyofholies.md) +See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Holy Ones](../articles/holyones.md); [Altar](../articles/altar.md); [Sanctify (Sanctification)](../articles/sanctify.md); [Temple](../articles/temple.md); [Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies)](../articles/holyofholies.md) diff --git a/articles/image.md b/articles/image.md index fd40e64..7e9625d 100644 --- a/articles/image.md +++ b/articles/image.md @@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ In the Bible, people used wood or metal to make an image of a person, animal, or John wrote about the image of the beast (see: Revelation 13:14-15; 15:2; 16:2; 20:4). God will judge and punish the beast and those who worship his image (see: Revelation 14:9-12; 20:10). -See:[Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md);[False gods](../articles/falsegods.md) +See: [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md);[False gods](../articles/falsegods.md) diff --git a/articles/inherit.md b/articles/inherit.md index 1a33e57..8702a44 100644 --- a/articles/inherit.md +++ b/articles/inherit.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ God calls his people his “inheritance.” That is, they are his most valuable The word “inherit” is also used to talk about someone getting something bad because of sinning. People who “inherit the wind” or “inherit folly” are the foolish and disobedient people (see: Proverbs 11:29; 14:18). God punishes them for the things they do that do not honor him. -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ) diff --git a/articles/inspired.md b/articles/inspired.md index 9ce7038..e7c7467 100644 --- a/articles/inspired.md +++ b/articles/inspired.md @@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ The Bible is “inspired.” That is, God gave the writers of the Bible the words to write in the Bible. It was as if God wrote these words himself. So God is actually the author of the Bible even though humans wrote it (see: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; see also 2 Peter 1:21). Both the Old Testament and the New Testament are inspired. -See:[Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [New Testament](../articles/newtestament.md) +See: [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [New Testament](../articles/newtestament.md) diff --git a/articles/languages.md b/articles/languages.md index cb56531..9b9f1a9 100644 --- a/articles/languages.md +++ b/articles/languages.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ The Israelites of the Old Testament times spoke Hebrew. Most of the Old Testamen The main language of the Roman Empire was Latin. None of the New Testament was originally written in Latin. However, the Bible mentions that Latin was one of the languages used on the sign that was put above Jesus’ head on the cross (see: John 19:20). -See:[Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Babylon](../articles/babylon.md); Exile; [Rome (Roman Empire, Caesar)](../articles/rome.md) +See: [Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Babylon](../articles/babylon.md); Exile; [Rome (Roman Empire, Caesar)](../articles/rome.md) diff --git a/articles/lightdarkness.md b/articles/lightdarkness.md index 8b0dc50..225259b 100644 --- a/articles/lightdarkness.md +++ b/articles/lightdarkness.md @@ -4,4 +4,4 @@ The words “light” and “darkness” are often used as metaphors in the Bibl Darkness is the opposite of light. The word “darkness” is used to talk about things that are sinful, evil, and separated from God. The “dominion of darkness” is everything that Satan controls (see: Colossians 1:13). Those who “walk in darkness” are those who sin because they do not know God (see: Isaiah 9:2; John 8:12; 1 John 1:6; 2:11). The place where those who do not believe in Jesus are punished after they die is sometimes described as a place of darkness (see: Matthew 8:12). -See:[Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md)); [Walk (Metaphor)](../articles/walk.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md)); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md)); [Walk (Metaphor)](../articles/walk.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) diff --git a/articles/messiahchrist.md b/articles/messiahchrist.md index 5cb1482..eb436fa 100644 --- a/articles/messiahchrist.md +++ b/articles/messiahchrist.md @@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ Jesus rarely used the words “messiah” or “christ” to talk about himself. Jesus was also called God’s son (see: Matthew 3:17; Mark 1:1-3; Luke 3:21-22), a descendant of David (see: Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Romans 1:3), and a king who will rule forever and ever (see: Revelation 11:15). All these things fulfilled prophecies about the messiah. -See:[Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md) +See: [Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md) diff --git a/articles/peopleofgod.md b/articles/peopleofgod.md index 706b915..12f259f 100644 --- a/articles/peopleofgod.md +++ b/articles/peopleofgod.md @@ -7,4 +7,4 @@ The people of God are also called God’s children and his inheritance (see: Deu In the Old Testament, the "people of God" are the nation of Israel. Some scholars think that in the New Testament, the "people of God" are all those who believe in Jesus. This is both Jews and Gentiles. Other scholars think that only the nation of Israel remains the “people of God.” -See:[Elect (Election)](../articles/elect.md); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Covenant](../articles/covenant.md); [Children of God](../articles/childrenofgod.md);[Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md) +See: [Elect (Election)](../articles/elect.md); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Covenant](../articles/covenant.md); [Children of God](../articles/childrenofgod.md);[Inherit (Inheritance, Heir)](../articles/inherit.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md) diff --git a/articles/persecute.md b/articles/persecute.md index 9402fae..54d4398 100644 --- a/articles/persecute.md +++ b/articles/persecute.md @@ -5,5 +5,5 @@ Jesus told his disciples that they would be persecuted (see: John 15:20; 2 Timot Christians are to endure persecution, pray for those who persecute them, and rejoice during persecution. This is not what people normally do when someone tries to harm them. Instead, Christians should rejoice because their suffering makes them more like God (see: Matthew 5:11, 44; Romans 5:3-4; 12:14; 1 Corinthians 4:12). -See:[Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md) +See: [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md) diff --git a/articles/plague.md b/articles/plague.md index 6f88356..4bc8285 100644 --- a/articles/plague.md +++ b/articles/plague.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ A plague is something which causes suffering or death to many people at the same Many plagues are caused by natural things, but some plagues were caused by God. He did this to punish people who were sinning. -See:[Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md) +See: [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md) #### More Information About This Topic @@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ In the time of Moses, God caused ten plagues to happen in Egypt. He did this so There will be terrible plagues during the time of tribulation before Jesus returns to earth (see: Revelation 9:18; 11:6; 15-16). -See:[Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Hail](../articles/hail.md);[Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md) +See: [Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Hail](../articles/hail.md);[Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md) diff --git a/articles/praise.md b/articles/praise.md index 7bff4bb..0e0393a 100644 --- a/articles/praise.md +++ b/articles/praise.md @@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ The word “praise” is used to talk about giving honor and approval to a perso People praise God because of how great he is. They praise him because of all the amazing things he does (see: Exodus 15:2; Acts 3:8-9). Praising God often includes being thankful for what he has done (see: Ezra 3:11; Nehemiah 12:24; Psalm 7:17). Music and singing are often used as a way to praise God (see: Judges 5:3; Psalm 7:17; Acts 16:25; James 5:13). Praising God is part of what people do when they worship him (see: Psalm 66:4). -See:[Worship](../articles/worship.md) +See: [Worship](../articles/worship.md) diff --git a/articles/presenceofgod.md b/articles/presenceofgod.md index 877c2b5..c4acb5f 100644 --- a/articles/presenceofgod.md +++ b/articles/presenceofgod.md @@ -20,5 +20,5 @@ When God’s presence is with a people, God blesses and protects those people (s Sinners cannot be in God’s presence (see: Psalm 5:5; 68:2). People who believe in Jesus will live in God’s presence (see: 2 Corinthians 4:14; Jude 1:24). -See:[Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Tabernacle](../articles/tabernacle.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md);[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) +See: [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Tabernacle](../articles/tabernacle.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md);[Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Bless (Blessing)](../articles/bless.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md); [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md) diff --git a/articles/prophecy.md b/articles/prophecy.md index 8ccc22a..ef2aadb 100644 --- a/articles/prophecy.md +++ b/articles/prophecy.md @@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md);[Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfi Prophecy is a gift of the Holy Spirit (see: Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; see also: Acts 2:18; 19:6). Paul said that people should want to have the gift of prophecy. This is because prophecy strengthens, comforts, and encourages Christians (see: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 3-5; 14:39). Paul also taught Christians to prophesy in church in an orderly way (see: 1 Corinthians 14:29-33). The Bible teaches that Christians should test prophecies to make sure they are from God (see: 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21; 1 John 4:1). -See:[Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md);[Church](../articles/church.md) +See: [Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md);[Church](../articles/church.md) diff --git a/articles/rebelrebellion.md b/articles/rebelrebellion.md index 9740483..c90482f 100644 --- a/articles/rebelrebellion.md +++ b/articles/rebelrebellion.md @@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ The prophets warned the Israelites about rebelling against God (see: Isaiah 1:20 Paul wrote that the law of Moses was given for rebellious people (see: 1 Timothy 1:9). Paul also wrote that false teachers were rebellious and should not be allowed to speak in churches (see: Titus 1:10-11). -See:[Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); +See: [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md); [Church](../articles/church.md); diff --git a/articles/rejoice.md b/articles/rejoice.md index 8f2ac7f..2e9aa64 100644 --- a/articles/rejoice.md +++ b/articles/rejoice.md @@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ The word “rejoice” is used to talk about a person feeling happy or doing thi God is the only one who gives true joy to people (see: Nehemiah 8:10; Romans 15:13). Joy is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit (see: Galatians 5:22). Christians should rejoice always (see: 1 Thessalonians 5:16). Christians need to have joy even when bad things are happening to them (see: Romans 5:3-5; James 1:2-3; 1 Peter 1:6-9; 4:12-13). For example, Paul rejoiced even while he was in prison (see: Philippian 1:18; 2:17-18). -See:[Fruit (Metaphor))](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md);[Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md) +See: [Fruit (Metaphor))](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md);[Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md) diff --git a/articles/reveal.md b/articles/reveal.md index fd309f2..7ac503f 100644 --- a/articles/reveal.md +++ b/articles/reveal.md @@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ God also revealed himself by telling people who he is. Sometimes he did this by Paul said that Jesus Christ told him the gospel by revelation (see: Romans 1:17). Jesus himself told the gospel to Paul. Paul spoke of many other things about God that were revealed since the time of Jesus (see: Romans 1:18; 2:5; 8:18; 16:26; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Ephesians 3:5; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 2:3-8; 1 Peter 1:13; 4:13). -See:[Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md);[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Vision](../articles/vision.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) +See: [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md);[Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Vision](../articles/vision.md);[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md) diff --git a/articles/satan.md b/articles/satan.md index 63d61f8..ab83cd2 100644 --- a/articles/satan.md +++ b/articles/satan.md @@ -18,6 +18,6 @@ Satan enticed king David to sin (see: 1 Chronicles 21:1). Satan also accused Job In the New Testament, Satan tried to get Jesus to sin against God. However, Jesus did not sin (see: Matthew 4:1-11). Later, Satan caused Judas to give Jesus to the Jewish leaders (see: Luke 22:3; John 13:2). Satan also tried to stop people who wanted to obey God (see: 1 Thessalonians 2:18; 1 Timothy 3:7). In the Bible, there are warnings about Satan trying to get people to sin (see: 2 Corinthians 11:14; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8). -See:[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Spiritual Warfare](../articles/spiritualwarfare.md) +See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Atone (Atonement)](../articles/atone.md); [Cross](../articles/cross.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Spiritual Warfare](../articles/spiritualwarfare.md) **Advice to translators**: A “being” is something that is alive, but it is not a person or an animal. diff --git a/articles/scroll.md b/articles/scroll.md index dfbf472..73bc24d 100644 --- a/articles/scroll.md +++ b/articles/scroll.md @@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ Sometimes scrolls were sealed shut with wax and sent by messenger to someone els In the book of Revelation, John had a vision of heaven. In the vision he saw a scroll that had seven seals. Jesus was the only one who was able to break the seals and open the scroll (see: Revelation 5:1-10). -See:[Vision](../articles/vision.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) +See: [Vision](../articles/vision.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md) diff --git a/articles/shepherd.md b/articles/shepherd.md index b5059d9..0db61b5 100644 --- a/articles/shepherd.md +++ b/articles/shepherd.md @@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ Sometimes the shepherds or leaders in Israel did not obey God. Sometimes they ca In the New Testament, Jesus called himself the "good shepherd" (see: John 10:11-16). The apostle Peter used the words "chief shepherd" to talk about Jesus (see: 1 Peter 5:4; see also: 1 Peter 2:25; Hebrews 13:20; Revelation 7:17). Also, in the New Testament, the term "shepherd" was used to write about a person who led Christians (see: John 21:16; Acts 20:28-29; 1 Peter 5:2-3). The Greek word translated as "pastor" is the same Greek word that is translated as "shepherd" (see: Ephesians 4:11). -See:[Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md) +See: [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md);[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md) diff --git a/articles/sonofgod.md b/articles/sonofgod.md index 958feae..181705c 100644 --- a/articles/sonofgod.md +++ b/articles/sonofgod.md @@ -12,6 +12,6 @@ Jesus was born on earth in the same way humans are born. That is, a woman gave b God the Father chose the word “son” to talk about Jesus’ relationship with him. Jesus loves and obeys God the Father in a similar way that human sons love and obey their fathers. However, Jesus loves and obeys God the Father perfectly. -See:[Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md);[Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md);[Virgin](../articles/virgin.md); +See: [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md);[Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md);[Virgin](../articles/virgin.md); [Children of God](../articles/childrenofgod.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md); [Mystery](../articles/mystery.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md) diff --git a/articles/sorcery.md b/articles/sorcery.md index 81daea5..04d06e9 100644 --- a/articles/sorcery.md +++ b/articles/sorcery.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ The words “sorcery” and “witchcraft” are used to talk about someone usin Magic and sorcery can be used to do good things, such as healing someone. Magic and sorcery can also be used to do bad things, such as putting a curse on someone. However, all kinds of magic and sorcery are wrong because they all use the power of evil spirits (see: Deuteronomy 18:9-13). -See:[Demon](../articles/demon.md);[False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Curse](../articles/curse.md) +See: [Demon](../articles/demon.md);[False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Curse](../articles/curse.md) #### More Information About This Topic @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ In Egypt, when God did miraculous things through Moses, Pharaoh’s sorcerers we The apostle Paul fought against a sorcerer when he visited the city of Cyprus (see: Acts 13:4-12). Paul listed sorcery as one of the “works of the flesh” (see: Galatians 5:19). John taught that sorcerers will be separated from God forever in hell (see: Revelation 21:8). -See:[Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Idolatry (Idol)](../articles/idolatryidol.md); [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) +See: [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md); [Idolatry (Idol)](../articles/idolatryidol.md); [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Flesh](../articles/flesh.md); [Hell](../articles/hell.md) diff --git a/articles/stumble.md b/articles/stumble.md index 09eef77..50a1944 100644 --- a/articles/stumble.md +++ b/articles/stumble.md @@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ Jesus is called a stumbling block. His death on the cross was offensive to some Paul warned Christians about causing other Christians to stumble. That is, Christians should not do anything that may cause other Christians to do something wrong (see: Romans 14:13, 21; 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13). -See:[Cross](../articles/cross.md) +See: [Cross](../articles/cross.md) diff --git a/articles/suffer.md b/articles/suffer.md index e046bf8..4862837 100644 --- a/articles/suffer.md +++ b/articles/suffer.md @@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ The word “suffer” or "suffering" means someone has something bad happening to them. This often happens for a long period of time. Illness, pain, or other bad things can cause suffering. Suffering can be physical, such as having pain or sickness. It can also be emotional, such as having fear, sadness, or loneliness. Sometimes God causes people to suffer when they do something wrong (see: Numbers 14:34; Ezekiel 23:49). Sometimes God allows people to suffer even when they have done what is right (see: Job; Matthew 16:21; Acts 3:18; 1 Peter 3:14). Paul taught that Christians need to be happy when they suffer. This is because suffering causes them to want to do things that honor God (see: Romans 5:3-4; see also: James 1:2-4). -See:[Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md) +See: [Rejoice (Joy, Joyful)](../articles/rejoice.md) diff --git a/articles/symbol.md b/articles/symbol.md index 7ce6f1e..5d692ec 100644 --- a/articles/symbol.md +++ b/articles/symbol.md @@ -14,4 +14,4 @@ The book of Daniel also has many symbols (see: Daniel 7-12). Sometimes the symbo Sometimes God told a prophet to do a specific action. The action was significant because it was a symbol of something else. For example, God told Ezekiel in a dream to eat a scroll (see: Ezekiel 3:1). Eating the scroll was a symbol of knowing and accepting what was written on the scroll. -See:[Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Scroll](../articles/scroll.md) +See: [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md);[Scroll](../articles/scroll.md) diff --git a/articles/test.md b/articles/test.md index 9c7763b..01fe143 100644 --- a/articles/test.md +++ b/articles/test.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ People test other people. Sometimes people test someone else so they can know if People also test God. Sometimes people test God by disobeying him many times. God will punish these people (see: Exodus 17:3, 7; Numbers 14:22). Sometimes people test God by trying to make him do a miracle. It is wrong to test God or Jesus (see: Deuteronomy 6:16; Matthew 4:7; 1 Corinthians 10:9). -See:[Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md); [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) +See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Grow in Faith](../articles/growinfaith.md); [Tempt (Temptation)](../articles/tempt.md); [Trial](../articles/trial.md); [Reveal (Revelation)](../articles/reveal.md); [Miracle](../articles/miracle.md) #### More Information About This Topic diff --git a/articles/tribesisrael.md b/articles/tribesisrael.md index 65c6350..d289566 100644 --- a/articles/tribesisrael.md +++ b/articles/tribesisrael.md @@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ Later, God divided the land of Canaan among the twelve tribes. God did not give There are several places in the Bible where the list of the twelve tribes is slightly different. For example, in Revelation 7:5-8, the tribes of Levi and Joseph are included, but the tribes of Dan and Ephraim are left out. -See:[Canaan (Promised Land)](../articles/canaan.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md) +See: [Canaan (Promised Land)](../articles/canaan.md); [Priest (Priesthood) ](../articles/priest.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md) diff --git a/articles/white.md b/articles/white.md index c1945cd..4798059 100644 --- a/articles/white.md +++ b/articles/white.md @@ -8,4 +8,4 @@ See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Purify (Pure)](../articles/purifypure.md) God the Father, Jesus, and angels appeared in white clothes (see: Daniel 7:9; Luke 9:28-29; Acts 1:10). When God forgives people, it is like their sins are changed from red to white (see: Isaiah 1:18). Those whom God saved will be given white clothes (see: Revelation 3:5). -See:[God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md) +See: [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md)