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Major Bible characters and groups.
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Look up biblical words, themes, and doctrine terms, then open connected passages in the Bible reader.
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Bible People, Places, Objects, and More
Browse quick lists for characters, places, locations, animals, artifacts, tools, measurements, and foods.
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Places
Cities, regions, and lands named in Scripture.
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Locations
Specific landmarks and settings inside Bible narratives.
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Animals
Animals used in narrative, law, wisdom, prophecy, and teaching.
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Artifacts
Objects, furnishings, and sacred items in biblical history.
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Tools
Everyday implements and trade tools mentioned in Scripture.
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Measurements
Weights, lengths, volumes, and money units used in Bible passages.
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Foods
Foods and drinks connected to meals, offerings, provision, and teaching.
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Covenant
A binding relationship established by God with promises, obligations, and signs.
Biblical covenants reveal God's faithfulness and His unfolding plan of redemption, including covenants with Noah, Abraham, Israel, David, and the new covenant in Christ.
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Atonement
The work of God that covers sin and restores fellowship between God and people.
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Baptism
A public sign of identification with Christ, repentance, and new life.
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Covenant
A binding relationship established by God with promises, obligations, and signs.
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Disciple
A learner and follower who is formed by the teaching and way of Jesus.
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Faith
Trusting God, receiving His word as true, and resting in His promises.
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Gospel
The good news that God saves sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Grace
God's undeserved favor and powerful help given freely to His people.
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Justification
God's act of declaring sinners righteous through faith in Christ.
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Kingdom of God
God's reign and saving rule, revealed in Christ and awaited in fullness.
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Messiah
The Anointed One promised by God, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
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Parable
A teaching story or comparison that reveals spiritual truth.
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Redemption
Deliverance by payment of a price, especially from sin and bondage.
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Repentance
A Spirit-worked turning from sin toward God.
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Resurrection
God raising the dead to life, centered on Jesus' victory over death.
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Righteousness
Right standing and right conduct before God according to His character.
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Sacrifice
An offering given to God, often connected with worship, cleansing, and atonement.
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Sanctification
God setting His people apart and making them holy.
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Wisdom
Skill for living faithfully under the fear and instruction of the Lord.