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Definition and Usage:The term "proceeding" in a biblical context generally refers to the act of moving forward or advancing from a particular point or source. It can denote both physical movement and the emanation of words, actions, or spiritual influence. In Scripture, "proceeding" often relates to the words and actions that come forth from God, Jesus Christ, or individuals, highlighting the origin and impact of these expressions.
Biblical References:1.
Divine Origin and Authority: · In the context of divine authority, "proceeding" is used to describe the words and commands that come from God. For instance, in the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the divine origin of His teachings. In
John 8:42 , Jesus says, "If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on My own, but He sent Me." This highlights that Jesus' mission and message proceed directly from the Father, underscoring their divine authority.
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The Holy Spirit: · The Holy Spirit is described as proceeding from the Father and the Son, indicating the Spirit's divine origin and role in the Trinity. In
John 15:26 , Jesus states, "When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me." This passage underscores the Spirit's role in bearing witness to Christ and guiding believers in truth.
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Human Speech and Actions: · The concept of proceeding is also applied to human speech and actions, often with a moral or ethical dimension. In
Matthew 15:18 , Jesus teaches, "But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and these defile a man." Here, Jesus emphasizes that words and actions are a reflection of one's inner character and spiritual state, highlighting the importance of purity in heart and speech.
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Judgment and Consequences: · The Bible also uses "proceeding" in the context of judgment and its consequences. In
Revelation 19:15 , it is written, "From His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter." This imagery portrays the power and authority of Christ's word in executing judgment and establishing His righteous rule.
Theological Implications:·
Source and Authority: The concept of proceeding emphasizes the source and authority behind words and actions, whether divine or human. It calls believers to recognize the divine origin of Scripture and the teachings of Christ, urging them to align their lives with these truths.
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Moral Responsibility: The idea that words and actions proceed from the heart places a moral responsibility on individuals to cultivate a heart aligned with God's will. It challenges believers to examine their inner motives and ensure that their outward expressions reflect a Christ-like character.
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Role of the Holy Spirit: The proceeding of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son highlights the Spirit's integral role in the life of believers, guiding, teaching, and empowering them to live according to God's purposes.
In summary, the biblical concept of "proceeding" encompasses the origin, authority, and impact of divine and human expressions, urging believers to recognize the source of their actions and align them with God's truth and righteousness.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Proceed.
2. (n.) The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction; progress or movement from one thing to another; a measure or step taken in a course of business; a transaction; as, an illegal proceeding; a cautious or a violent proceeding.
3. (n.) The course of procedure in the prosecution of an action at law.
Greek
4160. poieo -- to make, do... 1), offering (1), perform (4), performed (8), performing (7), performs (1), practice
(5), practices (11), practicing (1), present (1),
proceeding (1), produce
...1466. egkrateia -- mastery, self-control
... 1466 (from 1722 , " the sphere of" and 2904 , "dominion, mastery") -- properly, ,
ie "self-control" --proceeding out from oneself, but ....
2190. echthros -- hostile
... 2190 -- properly, an ; someone (at ), animated by hatred. 2190 ("enemy"),
implies ,proceeding out of a "" hatred on inflicting ()....
Strong's Hebrew
8418. tahalukah -- procession... 8417, 8418. tahalukah. 8419 . procession. Transliteration: tahalukah Phonetic
Spelling: (tah-hal-oo-kaw') Short Definition:
proceeding.
...5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on
... 1), passes (18), passes through (7), passing (13), passing over (1), passing through
(2), past (6), perish (1), proceed (1), proceeded (1),proceeding (2), put...
Library
This Purpose,Proceeding from Everlasting Love Towards the Elect.....
... Second Head of Doctrine Article 9 This purpose,proceeding from everlasting
love towards the elect? This purpose,proceeding from...
Proceeding to the History of Israel, Tertullian Shows that...
... Chapter V."Proceeding to the History of Israel, Tertullian Shows that Appetite
Was as Conspicuous Among Their Sins as in Adam's Case....
Every ThingProceeding from the Corrupt Nature of Man Damnable.
... CHAPTER 3. EVERY THINGPROCEEDING FROM THE CORRUPT NATURE OF MAN DAMNABLE. EVERY
THINGPROCEEDING FROM THE CORRUPT NATURE OF MAN DAMNABLE....
Whether the PersonProceeding is Co-Eternal with his Principle, as...
... OF EQUALITY AND LIKENESS AMONG THE DIVINE PERSONS (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the person
proceeding is co-eternal with His principle, as the Son with the Father?...
After This, CelsusProceeding to Speak of the Christians Teaching...
... Chapter III. After this, Celsusproceeding to speak of the Christians
teaching and practising their favourite doctrines? After...
BeforeProceeding to the Next Point, it May be Well for us to See...
... Chapter III. Beforeproceeding to the next point, it may be well for us
to see whether? Beforeproceeding to the next point, it...
Proceeding Immediately after to Mix up and Compare with one...
... Chapter LVI.Proceeding immediately after to mix up and compare with one
another things that are dissimilar?Proceeding immediately...
Of the Love of ConformityProceeding from Sacred Complacency.
... BOOK IX. OF THE LOVE OF SUBMISSION, WHEREBY OUR WILL IS UNITED TO GOD'S GOOD-PLEASURE.
CHAPTER I. OF THE LOVE OF CONFORMITYPROCEEDING FROM SACRED COMPLACENCY....
BeforeProceeding Farther, Let the Question of Custom Itself be...
... Chapter II."BeforeProceeding Farther, Let the Question of Custom Itself Be Sifted.
But I will not, meantime, attribute this usage to Truth....
Chap. xxxvii. While Occupied in this Plan, He Received Letters...
... Chap. XXXVII. While occupied in this plan, he received letters from Constantine
which deterred him fromproceeding? While occupied...
Thesaurus
Proceeding (18 Occurrences)... progress or movement from one thing to another; a measure or step taken in a course
of business; a transaction; as, an illegal
proceeding; a cautious or a
...Radiant (14 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Emitting orproceeding as from a center;
resembling rays; radiating; radiate. 2. (a.) Especially...
Divine (39 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.)Proceeding from God; as, divine judgments.... 4. (a.) Pertaining to, orproceeding
from, a deity; partaking of the nature of a god or the gods....
Process (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act ofproceeding; continued forward
movement; procedure; progress; advance. 2. (n.) A series...
Procedure (6 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A step taken; an act performed; aproceeding; the steps taken in an action
or other legalproceeding. 3. (n.) That which results; issue; product....
Stormy (12 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Characterized by, orproceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated
with furious winds; boisterous; tempestuous; as, a stormy season; a...
Southern (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Of or pertaining to the south; situated in, or
proceeding from, the south; situated orproceeding toward the south....
Spontaneous (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Impulsive; extemporaneous;proceeding from natural feeling, temperament,
or disposition, or from a native internal proneness, readiness, or tendency...
Suspense (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Held or lifted up; held or prevented fromproceeding.
2. (a.) Expressing, orproceeding from, suspense or doubt....
Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)
... in the purpose to construct an artificial chronology; for on interpreting the names
as denoting individual persons and the genealogy asproceeding from father...
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