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Atonement Baptism Covenant Disciple Faith Gospel Grace Justification Kingdom of God Messiah

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Bible People, Places, Objects, and More

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People

Major Bible characters and groups.

Adam Genesis 2:7 Eve Genesis 3:20 Noah Genesis 6:9 Abraham Genesis 12:1-3 Sarah Genesis 17:15-16 Moses Exodus 3:10 Joshua Joshua 1:9 David 1 Samuel 16:13 Solomon 1 Kings 3:12 Elijah 1 Kings 18:36 Mary Luke 1:38 John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-3 Peter Matthew 16:18 Paul Acts 9:15 Jesus Christ John 1:14

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Places

Cities, regions, and lands named in Scripture.

Eden Genesis 2:8 Ararat Genesis 8:4 Ur Genesis 11:31 Canaan Genesis 12:5 Egypt Exodus 1:1 Sinai Exodus 19:20 Jericho Joshua 6:1 Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Jerusalem 2 Samuel 5:6-7 Nazareth Luke 1:26 Galilee Matthew 4:23 Samaria John 4:4 Rome Acts 28:16

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Locations

Specific landmarks and settings inside Bible narratives.

Garden of Eden Genesis 2:15 Tower of Babel Genesis 11:4 Mount Moriah Genesis 22:2 Burning Bush Exodus 3:2 Red Sea Exodus 14:21 Tabernacle Exodus 40:34 Temple 1 Kings 8:10-11 Jordan River Joshua 3:15-17 Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:19 Sea of Galilee Matthew 4:18 Upper Room Acts 1:13 Golgotha John 19:17

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Animals

Animals used in narrative, law, wisdom, prophecy, and teaching.

Serpent Genesis 3:1 Dove Genesis 8:11 Ram Genesis 22:13 Lamb Exodus 12:3 Goat Leviticus 16:7 Ox Deuteronomy 25:4 Donkey Numbers 22:28 Lion Daniel 6:22 Raven 1 Kings 17:4 Fish Jonah 1:17 Locust Exodus 10:12 Eagle Isaiah 40:31

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Artifacts

Objects, furnishings, and sacred items in biblical history.

Ark of the Covenant Exodus 25:10 Altar Exodus 27:1 Lampstand Exodus 25:31 Table of Showbread Exodus 25:23 Bronze Basin Exodus 30:18 Priestly Ephod Exodus 28:6 Scroll Jeremiah 36:2 Trumpet Numbers 10:2 Crown 2 Samuel 12:30 Cross John 19:17 Cup Luke 22:20 Tomb Stone Matthew 27:60

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Tools

Everyday implements and trade tools mentioned in Scripture.

Plow 1 Kings 19:19 Sickle Deuteronomy 16:9 Threshing Sledge Isaiah 41:15 Millstone Matthew 18:6 Axe 2 Kings 6:5 Hammer Judges 5:26 Nets Matthew 4:20 Tent Peg Judges 4:21 Yoke Matthew 11:29 Needle Matthew 19:24 Measuring Line Zechariah 2:1 Pruning Hook Isaiah 2:4

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Measurements

Weights, lengths, volumes, and money units used in Bible passages.

Cubit Genesis 6:15 Span Exodus 28:16 Handbreadth Exodus 25:25 Reed Ezekiel 40:3 Ephah Exodus 16:36 Omer Exodus 16:16 Hin Exodus 29:40 Shekel Genesis 23:16 Talent Matthew 25:15 Denarius Matthew 20:2 Mina Luke 19:13 Stadium Luke 24:13

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Foods

Foods and drinks connected to meals, offerings, provision, and teaching.

Bread Exodus 16:4 Manna Exodus 16:31 Wine John 2:9 Olive Oil 1 Kings 17:14 Honey 1 Samuel 14:27 Milk Genesis 18:8 Fish Luke 24:42 Lentils Genesis 25:34 Figs 1 Samuel 25:18 Grapes Numbers 13:23 Pomegranates Numbers 13:23 Unleavened Bread Exodus 12:8

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Justification

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God's act of declaring sinners righteous through faith in Christ.

Justification is grounded in the work of Jesus, not human merit. It brings peace with God and a secure standing before Him.

Key Scriptures

Romans 3:28 Romans 5:1 Galatians 2:16

Related Terms

Atonement Grace Righteousness

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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.

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