INSCRIPTION
An inscription is writing placed upon an object. The New Testament mentions the inscription on an altar in Athens: “To an Unknown God.”
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INSECTS
Insects mentioned in Scripture include ants, bees, locusts, flies, gnats, fleas, moths, lice, and various worms. Biblical names do not always correspond precisely to modern species.
Inspiration
Inspiration is God’s supernatural work in giving the Holy Scriptures through human writers. Scripture is described as God-breathed and therefore authoritative and profitable for teaching, correction, and righteousness.
Instant, Instantly
In the Authorized Version, instant or instantly often means urgent or urgently. It can describe earnest persistence, pressing appeal, or fervent action.
INSTRUMENT
An instrument may be a utensil used in sanctuary service, a weapon, or a musical instrument. Paul also calls the members of the body instruments to be presented in service to righteousness.
INSTRUMENTS OF MUSIC
Instruments of music, possibly triangles or three-stringed instruments, were used by women in celebrating David’s victories. The precise identity of the Hebrew term is uncertain.
INSURRECTION
Insurrection is an organized uprising or revolt against authority. The term is used of rebellion in the Gospels and of accusations of stirring up disorder in Acts.
INTEGRITY
Integrity is sincerity, soundness, truthfulness, and uprightness of heart. It describes a life marked by honest intentions and faithful conduct before God and people.
INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence means understanding or information. In Daniel it refers to having regard for or making common cause with those who forsake the holy covenant; in the Apocrypha it can mean reported information.
INTERCESSION
Intercession is prayer or pleading on behalf of another person or group. Scripture presents it in the prayers of patriarchs, leaders, prophets, priests, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
Intercession of Christ
The intercession of Christ is His continuing priestly work on behalf of His people. Having offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice, He appears before the Father as their advocate and mediator.
Intercession of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit intercedes for believers by helping their weakness and directing their prayers according to God’s will. This inward ministry complements Christ’s heavenly intercession.
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