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In biblical literature, the term "points" does not appear explicitly as a standalone concept but can be understood in various contexts where measurement, direction, or specific details are involved. The Bible often uses precise language to convey spiritual truths, moral teachings, and historical accounts, and "points" can be inferred in these contexts.
1. Points of Doctrine and Teaching:The Bible is rich with doctrinal points that form the foundation of Christian belief. These points are often articulated through teachings, parables, and direct commandments. For instance, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine in his letters. In
2 Timothy 3:16-17 , Paul writes, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work." Here, the "points" of Scripture serve as a guide for righteous living and spiritual maturity.
2. Points of Law:The Mosaic Law, given to the Israelites, contains numerous points of legal and moral instruction. These laws cover various aspects of life, including worship, social justice, and personal conduct. In
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , the importance of these points is highlighted: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
3. Points of Prophecy:Prophetic literature in the Bible often includes specific points regarding future events, the coming of the Messiah, and the end times. The Book of Isaiah, for example, contains numerous prophecies pointing to the coming of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 53:5 states, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This verse points to the sacrificial work of Christ on the cross.
4. Points of Geography and Direction:The Bible frequently uses geographical points to describe locations and directions. These points help readers understand the historical and cultural context of biblical events. For example, in
Acts 1:8 , Jesus instructs His disciples, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Here, specific geographical points are mentioned to outline the spread of the Gospel.
5. Points of Time:Time is another aspect where points are significant in the Bible. The creation account in Genesis marks the beginning of time, and various feasts and Sabbaths in the Old Testament are tied to specific points in the calendar.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 reflects on the importance of timing: "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven."
6. Points of Moral and Ethical Decision:The Bible often presents moral and ethical points that require decision-making. In
Joshua 24:15 , Joshua challenges the Israelites, "But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." This verse highlights a pivotal point of decision regarding faithfulness to God.
In summary, while the term "points" may not be explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture in various forms, emphasizing the importance of detail, direction, and decision in the life of faith.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
POINTSpoints: The word occurs inEcclesiastes 5:16, "In all points (`ummah) as he came, so shall he go"-a man leaves the world in all regards as helpless as he entered it, no matter what he may have gained or accomplished during his life.
Also inHebrews 4:15, "In all points (kata panta, "in all things," as in His human nature (Hebrews 2:14), so in His human experience (compareHebrews 2:17, 18)) tempted like as we are, yet without sin." He successfully resisted temptation at all points of His nature, in body, soul, and spirit. SeeTEMPTATION OF CHRIST. Westcott (in loc.) thinks that the reference is not so much to Christ issuing out of all His trials without the least stain of sin, as to "a limitation of His temptation. Man's temptations come in many cases from previous sin. Such temptations had necessarily no place in Christ. He was tempted as we are, sharing our nature, yet with this exception, that there was no sin in Him to become the spring of trial." Whichever interpretation is adopted there is profound insight into the things of the soul in joining sinlessness with fullness of experience of temptation.
M. O. Evans
Greek
1860. epaggelia -- a summons, a promise... "Almost every NT use of the word ()
points back to the OT" (Walter C. Kaiser,
Jr., , Hints for Interpreting Bible Prophecy, 102).].
...2213. zetema -- an inquiry
... Word Origin from zeteo Definition an inquiry NASB Word Usage issue (1),
points of disagreement (1), questions (3). question, issue....
3313. meros -- a part, share, portion
... partially (1), parts (3), party (1), piece (1), place (3), portion (1), regions
(1), respect (1), share (1), side (1), some degree (1), somepoints (1), trade...
3011. leitourgos -- a public servant, a minister, a servant
... 3010 (), and 3011 (). In the NT, itpoints to serving God in His sublime
"otherness" and sharing this with others. Word Origin from...
4124. pleonexia -- advantage, covetousness
... preferred-will, cf. 2307 ); (coveting). 4124 (a feminine noun)points to
a of covetousness, defined by the context. Word Origin from...
Strong's Hebrew
5980. ummah -- close by, side by side with... 2). over against, at, beside, hard by, in
points. From amam; conjunction,
ie Society; mostly adverb or preposition (with prepositional
...7307. ruach -- breath, wind, spirit
... 31), breathless* (1), cool (1), courage (1), despondency* (1), exposed (1), grief*
(1), heart (1), inspired (1), mind (3), motives (1),points (1), quick...
3384. yarah -- to throw, shoot
... archers* (2), cast (3), cast them down (1), directed (1), instruct (4), instructed
(1), instruction (1), instructs (1), laid (1), point (1),points (1), rain (1...
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Points for Speakers
...POINTS FOR SPEAKERS. As far as possible avoid the following hackneyed phrases:
I rise with diffidence Unaccustomed as I am to public...
DangerPoints
... XX DANGERPOINTS. A real danger lies in boys' groups which are seemingly organized,
yet which really have no organization.... BIBLIOGRAPHY ON DANGERPOINTS....
Turning-Points
... SERMON VIII. TURNING-POINTS. Luke xix.41, 42.... Oh turn not a deaf ear to those
instincts. They may be the very turning-points of your lives....
Of thePoints in which the Service Held on Sunday Differs from...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XI. Of thepoints in which the service held on Sunday
differs from what is customary on other days. But we...
Of These Blessings, the ChiefPoints are Two, Grace and Glory...
... THESIS 9 Of these blessings, the chiefpoints are two, grace and glory?
Of these blessings, the chiefpoints are two, grace and...
And a Number of OtherPoints Bearing on the Laws of Eloquence...
... Book 4 Chapter 21. And a number of otherpoints bearing on the laws of
eloquence could be? 21. And a number of otherpoints bearing...
On the TenPoints of Doctrine.
... Lecture IV. On the TenPoints of Doctrine. Colossians ii.8. Beware lest
any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after...
JohnPoints to Jesus as the Suffering Messiah, and Testifies to...
... THE FIRST DISCIPLES. Section 112. Johnpoints to Jesus as the Suffering
Messiah, and testifies to his Higher Dignity. On the day...
But These GreatPoints Cannot be Received in any True Degree...
... [Way-1-2] But these greatpoints cannot be received in any TRUE degree?
But these greatpoints cannot be received in any true...
The MainPoints of Our Author's Subject. On the Sexes of the Human...
... Chapter XXXVI."The MainPoints of Our Author's Subject.... [1742] We now
pursue in their order thepoints which follow from them....
Thesaurus
Points (18 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
POINTS.
points: The word occurs in
Ecclesiastes 5:16, "In all
points (`ummah) as he came, so shall
...Pin-points (1 Occurrence)
Pin-points. Pinon, Pin-points. Pins . Multi-Version Concordance
Pin-points (1 Occurrence). Numbers 33:55 But if you...
Point (106 Occurrences)
... to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point
of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off fivepoints; he won by...
Death (1610 Occurrences)
... Deathpoints to the dominion of sin, to the reign of the law, as revealed in his
physical life, from which he is delivered only through regeneration, by faith...
Peg (8 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) One of the pins used for markingpoints on a cribbage board.... 7. (vt) To score
with a peg, aspoints in the game; as, she pegged twelvepoints....
Settle (63 Occurrences)
... to occur (Ezekiel 36:11 the King James Version; 1 Chronicles 17:14); then it denotes
fixedness (2 Kings 8:11 Psalm 119:89 Proverbs 8:25); again itpoints to a...
Courts (59 Occurrences)
... Regarding thepoints not explicitly covered by the written law, a substitute must
be found either in the form of established custom or in the form of an...
Golgotha (4 Occurrences)
... 21). was a spot visible, from somepoints, from afar (Mark 15:40 Luke
23:49). 1... PEF. Here only a fewpoints can be touched upon. (1...
Red (124 Occurrences)
... 7 miles broad. But the opinion that seems to be best supported is that
whichpoints to the neighbourhood of Suez. This position...
Johannine
... The synoptic tradition, though freshly interpreted, is presupposed. At certainpoints
there is a strong affinity with the Epistle to the Hebrews....
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