A–Z Bible Index
Abraham person
Patriarch called by God from Ur; father of Israel and example of faith.
Genesis 12:1-3 · Romans 4:3 (KJV)
Advocate term
One who pleads for another; used of Jesus Christ before the Father.
1 John 2:1 (KJV)
Ark of the Covenant object
Gold-covered chest holding the tablets of the law; sign of God's presence.
Exodus 25:10-22 · Hebrews 9:4 (KJV)
Babylon place
Mesopotamian empire that took Judah into exile (586 BC).
2 Kings 25:8-11 · Daniel 1:1-2 (KJV)
Baptism doctrine
Washing with water marking identification with Christ's death and resurrection.
Matthew 28:19 · Romans 6:3-4 (KJV)
Bethlehem place
Town of David, prophesied and recorded as Jesus' birthplace.
Micah 5:2 · Matthew 2:1 (KJV)
Covenant doctrine
A binding relationship God establishes with promises and obligations.
Genesis 15:18 · Jeremiah 31:31-33 · Luke 22:20 (KJV)
Damascus place
Syrian city on whose road Saul met the risen Christ.
Acts 9:3-6 (KJV)
David person
Shepherd who became Israel's king; a man after God's own heart.
1 Samuel 16:13 · Acts 13:22 (KJV)
Elijah person
Prophet who confronted Baal worship on Mount Carmel.
1 Kings 18:36-39 (KJV)
Exodus event
God's deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt.
Exodus 12:40-42 · Exodus 14:21-22 (KJV)
Faith doctrine
Trusting confidence in God and his promises.
Hebrews 11:1 · Romans 10:17 (KJV)
Galilee place
Northern region where Jesus did much of his ministry.
Matthew 4:23 (KJV)
Grace doctrine
God's undeserved favour, supremely shown in Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9 · John 1:14 (KJV)
Hebrews (book) term
New Testament letter of 13 chapters whose author is not named in the text.
Hebrews 1:1-2 (KJV)
Isaiah person
Eighth-century BC prophet in Judah; book contains the Servant songs.
Isaiah 6:1-8 (KJV)
Jerusalem place
City of David and site of the temple, Jesus' death and resurrection.
2 Samuel 5:6-7 · Luke 24:47 (KJV)
Justification doctrine
God declaring a sinner righteous through faith in Christ.
Romans 5:1 · Galatians 2:16 (KJV)
Kingdom of God doctrine
God's reign, announced and brought near by Jesus.
Mark 1:15 · Luke 17:20-21 (KJV)
Lamb of God term
Title for Jesus as the sacrifice who takes away sin.
John 1:29 · Revelation 5:12 (KJV)
Messiah term
"Anointed one" (Greek: Christ); the promised deliverer-King.
Daniel 9:25 · John 1:41 (KJV)
Moses person
Leader of the Exodus and mediator of the law at Sinai.
Exodus 3:10 · Deuteronomy 34:10 (KJV)
Nazareth place
Galilean town where Jesus grew up.
Luke 2:39-40 (KJV)
Parable term
A story drawn from everyday life to teach spiritual truth.
Matthew 13:34 (KJV)
Passover event
Feast remembering the Exodus night; fulfilled in Christ our passover.
Exodus 12:13 · 1 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
Patmos place
Aegean island where John received the Revelation.
Revelation 1:9 (KJV)
Pentecost event
Feast at which the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples.
Acts 2:1-4 (KJV)
Prophecy (gift) term
A spiritual gift for edification, exhortation and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:3 · 1 Corinthians 12:10 (KJV)
Redemption doctrine
Being bought back and set free at a price — the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 1:7 · 1 Peter 1:18-19 (KJV)
Resurrection doctrine
Jesus rising bodily from death, and the future raising of the dead.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 (KJV)
Sanctification doctrine
Being made holy and growing in Christlikeness.
1 Thessalonians 4:3 · 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV)
Septuagint term
Ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, often abbreviated LXX.
Sinai place
Mountain where the law was given; its exact location is debated.
Exodus 19:20 (KJV)
Tabernacle object
Portable tent-sanctuary where God dwelt among Israel.
Exodus 25:8-9 · Hebrews 9:11 (KJV)
Timothy person
Paul's young co-worker and spiritual son.
Acts 16:1-3 · 2 Timothy 1:2 (KJV)
Typology term
Seeing Old Testament persons or events as patterns fulfilled in Christ.
Romans 5:14 · 1 Corinthians 10:11 (KJV)
Zion place
Hill of Jerusalem; by extension the city and God's people.
Psalm 2:6 · Hebrews 12:22 (KJV)
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