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7000 God’s people
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7900 The life of the church
7900 The life of the church
7903 baptism
7904 baptism, of Jesus Christ
7905 baptism, with Holy Spirit
7906 baptism, in the Gospels
7907 baptism, practice of
7908 baptism, significance of
7912 collections
7915 confirmation
7918 excommunication
7921 fellowship
7922 fellowship, with God
7923 fellowship, in the gospel
7924 fellowship, in Christian service
7925 fellowship, among believers
7927 hymn
7930 Lord’s Day, the
7933 Lord’s Supper
7936 love feast
7939 ministry
7940 ministry, of Jesus Christ
7941 ministry, of Holy Spirit
7942 ministry, nature of
7943 ministry, in the church
7944 ministry, qualifications for
7948 mission
7949 mission, of Israel
7950 mission, of Jesus Christ
7951 mission, of Holy Spirit
7952 mission, and Holy Spirit
7953 mission, of the church
7957 sacraments
7960 singing
7963 song
7966 spiritual gifts
7967 spiritual gifts, and responsibility
7968 spiritual gifts, nature of
7972 tongues, gift of
7900 The life of the church
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the
NIV Thematic Study Bible
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