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Definition and General Understanding:The term "headway" generally refers to progress or forward movement, particularly in the context of achieving a goal or making advancements. In a biblical context, the concept of headway can be associated with spiritual growth, the advancement of God's kingdom, and the progress of the believer in their faith journey.
Biblical Context and Usage:While the specific term "headway" is not directly found in the Bible, the concept is evident throughout Scripture. The Bible frequently addresses themes of progress, growth, and advancement in both personal faith and the collective mission of the Church.
Spiritual Growth and Maturity:The Apostle Paul often speaks of spiritual growth and maturity as a form of headway in the Christian life. In
Ephesians 4:15 , Paul writes, "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head." This verse emphasizes the importance of making progress in becoming more like Christ, which is a central goal for believers.
Similarly, in
Philippians 3:13-14 , Paul expresses his own pursuit of spiritual headway: "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus." Here, Paul illustrates the forward movement and determination required in the Christian walk.
Advancement of the Gospel:The early Church's mission to spread the Gospel is another area where the concept of headway is evident. In
Acts 6:7 , we read, "So the word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith." This passage highlights the progress and expansion of the early Church as it made headway in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Perseverance and Endurance:The Bible also speaks to the perseverance and endurance required to make headway in the face of challenges.
James 1:4 encourages believers, "Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." This verse underscores the necessity of steadfastness in achieving spiritual progress.
Obstacles to Headway:Scripture acknowledges that obstacles can impede headway.
Hebrews 12:1 advises, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us." This passage calls believers to remove hindrances that prevent spiritual progress.
Conclusion:The concept of headway in the Bible is closely tied to spiritual growth, the advancement of the Gospel, and the perseverance required to overcome obstacles. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of Scripture, believers are encouraged to make continual progress in their faith journey, striving toward the ultimate goal of Christlikeness and the fulfillment of God's purposes.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The progress made by a ship in motion; hence, progress or success of any kind.
2. (n.) Clear space under an arch, girder, and the like, sufficient to allow of easy passing underneath.
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Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... Leave a man to his own sins, and hell itself surrounds him; only suffer a sinner
to do what he wills, and to give his lusts unbridledheadway, and you have...
The Best Inheritance in Canaan
... After he told of the good things there, I concluded Bethel was the place
for me. But I made noheadway in that direction. "Having...
Prayer and Fervency
... conqueror. The atmosphere about us is too heavily charged with resisting
forces for limp or languid prayers to makeheadway. It...
God's Care Over Me
... some water, and throw it on the fire; but the thought flashed through my mind that
if I should run through the hall, the fire would get such aheadway that it...
Answers to Prayer.
... sky growing dark and tried very hard to reach home; but, when still some distance
from the shore, they could see that instead of making anyheadway they were...
Acts XXVII
... With a favorable wind she would have passed to the south of Cyprus; but in tacking
to makeheadway against a contrary wind, they necessarily passed to the east...
Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... Leave a man to his own sins, and hell itself surrounds him; only suffer a sinner
to do what he wills, and to give his lusts unbridledheadway, and you have...
Lutherans in New York.
... Nevertheless the Lutheran Church not only continued to exist, but even
made someheadway in Amsterdam, Antwerp, and other places....
Lydia, the First European Convert
... life and testimony. If the gospel does not influence our homes, it is little
likely to makeheadway amongst the community. God has...
The King's Highway
... A sudden breeze sprang up, as is common at nightfall on mountain lakes; and soon
a gale, against which they could make noheadway, was blowing in their teeth....
Thesaurus
Headway (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Headway (3 Occurrences).
... (See NIV). Acts 27:15 She was
unable to make
headway against the gale; so we gave up and let her drive.
...Gale (8 Occurrences)
... amounts of water. (See NAS). Acts 27:15 She was unable to makeheadway against
the gale; so we gave up and let her drive. (WEY). Acts 27...
Grip (32 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Acts 27:15 And when the ship got into the grip of it, and was not able to
makeheadway into the wind, we gave way, and went before it. (BBE)....
Fetch (45 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To cause to come; to bring to a particular state. 8. (vi) To bring one's
self; to makeheadway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward....
Levites (267 Occurrences)
... None of these views has met with any great measure of success in the attempt to
makeheadway against the dominant Wellhausen theory, and it will be seen later...
Priests (451 Occurrences)
... None of these views has met with any great measure of success in the attempt to
makeheadway against the dominant Wellhausen theory, and it will be seen later...
Unable (102 Occurrences)
... to substantiate. (WEY). Acts 27:15 She was unable to makeheadway against
the gale; so we gave up and let her drive. (WEY). Acts 28...
Headwaters (1 Occurrence)
Heady (1 Occurrence)
Elamites (2 Occurrences)
... father. Notwithstanding the great strength of the allied army, they did not
succeed in makingheadway against the Assyrians. Tammaritu...
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