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In the context of the Bible, the term "publishes" refers to the act of proclaiming, announcing, or making known information, particularly the message of God, His works, or His commandments. The concept of publishing is integral to the dissemination of God's word and the spread of the Gospel.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the act of publishing is often associated with the proclamation of God's laws, His mighty acts, and His deliverance. For instance, in
Psalm 68:11 , it is written, "The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim the good news." Here, the act of proclaiming or publishing is linked to the spreading of God's victorious message.
The prophets also played a significant role in publishing God's word. They were tasked with announcing God's messages to the people of Israel, often calling them to repentance and obedience. Isaiah, for example, was instructed to "Cry aloud, do not hold back; raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins" (
Isaiah 58:1).
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of publishing takes on a more expansive role with the advent of the Gospel. The Great Commission, as recorded in
Matthew 28:19-20 , commands believers to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This directive underscores the importance of publishing the Gospel to all corners of the earth.
The apostles and early Christians were fervent in their mission to publish the good news of Jesus Christ.
Acts 13:49 states, "And the word of the Lord spread through the whole region." The act of publishing here is synonymous with the spread of the Gospel message, facilitated by the Holy Spirit and the dedication of the early church.
Role of BelieversBelievers are called to be active participants in publishing the message of salvation.
Romans 10:14-15 highlights the necessity of proclaiming the Gospel: "How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'"
The act of publishing is not limited to verbal proclamation but extends to living out the Gospel through actions and lifestyle, thereby making known the transformative power of Christ.
ConclusionThe biblical mandate to publish God's word is a timeless call for believers to actively engage in sharing the message of hope and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Through the faithful proclamation of the Gospel, the truth of God's love and salvation continues to reach the ends of the earth.
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The Eleventh Book Shows that the Title of "Good" is Due, not to...
... But now that he has stripped his falsehood of every mask that could disguise it,
andpublishes his profanity aloud in categorical terms, I think it superfluous...
"But Whereunto Shall I Liken this Generation?"
... Even because it was a law thatpublishes transgression, for "by the law is the
knowledge of sin." If there were no fear of judgment and wrath, yet I am sure...
Appendix A: Alleged Perfidy of Mary of Guise
... Dr. M'Criepublishes an extract from the "Justiciary Records" of May 10, in which
Methuen, Christison, Harlaw, and Willock, and no others, are put to the horn...
The Petition
... "The tale is short and miserable. But for the necessity I would not repeat
it, for itpublishes the humiliation of sweet innocence....
Whom the Lady Miriam Sent
... "Thou hast repaid me with the flattery of thy remembrance, Lady Miriam," he replied.
"Thy speechpublishes thee as noble," she went on calmly. "Thy name?"....
The Agreement of this Doctrine in Its Parts
... Itpublishes its commands and its interdicts, its enactments and its prohibitions
to all persons alike; to kings and subjects, to nobles and plebians, to the...
Opinions of the Jews with Regard to Him who Appeared in the Bush.
... Himself to Abraham and to Isaac and to Jacob; who also is called and is perceived
to be the Angel of God the Maker of all things, because Hepublishes to men...
On the Power of the Church in Delivering Doctrines
... V. The delivery or tradition of doctrines according to the words, is when the church
declares orpublishes the very words which she has received, (after they...
The Fourth Book Discusses the Account of the Nature of the "...
... For it is all the same whether these things are passed over or spoken, and whether
onepublishes these secrets at length, or keeps hidden in silence things...
Psalm 19:1-6
... Their great Original proclaim. Th' unwearied sun, from day to day,. Does his Creator's
pow'r display; Andpublishes to ev'ry land. The work of an Almighty hand....
Thesaurus
Publishes (3 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Publishes (3 Occurrences).
... Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice declares
from Dan, and
publishes evil from the hills of Ephraim: (WEB).
...Reigns (22 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
whopublishes peace, who brings good news of good, whopublishes salvation...
Invade (15 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Nahum 1:15 Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings
good news, whopublishes peace! Keep your feasts, Judah!...
Trumpeter (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who sounds a trumpet. 2. (n.) One
who proclaims,publishes, or denounces. 3. (n.) Any one...
Publishers (1 Occurrence)
Publisheth (3 Occurrences)
Beautiful (152 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
whopublishes peace, who brings good news of good, whopublishes salvation...
Vows (38 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Nahum 1:15 Behold, on the mountains
the feet of him who brings good news, whopublishes peace!...
Zion (169 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,
whopublishes peace, who brings good news of good, whopublishes salvation...
Fulfil (60 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Nahum 1:15 Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings
good news, whopublishes peace! Keep your feasts, Judah!...
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