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they can understand His truth (He. 6:4; 10:32; Ep. 1:18; IMMORAL . [ S e e A d u l t e r y, C h a m b e r i n g ,
Jn. 1:9; 8:12). The Geneva Bible translated He. 10:32 as Concupiscence, Divorce, Dog, Episcopal, Filthiness,
“after that ye received light.” [See Believe, Bible, Holy Filthy Communication, Foolish Talking, Fornication,
Spirit, Revelation.] Inordinate Affection, Jesting, Lascivious, Law, Lewd,
IMAGE. (1) To form a likeness, as an idol (Ge. 31:10; Lust, Methodist, Mincing, Modesty, Nakedness,
Ex. 23:24; 34:13; Da. 3:1). [See Idolatry] (2) Jesus Presbyterian, Sanctification, Sodomy, Trim, Unclean,
Christ is the express image of God, meaning He is very Wanton, Whore, Whoremonger.]
God Himself (He. 1:3). [See I Am, Immanuel, Jesus IMMORTAL, IMMORTALITY. Deathlessness; not
Christ.] subject to death (1 Co. 15:53-54; 1 Ti. 6:16). The
IMAGERY. Imagination; images of the mind (Eze. following study is by I.W. Rogers:
8:12). [See Conscience, Heart, Imagination.] The word immortality is the reverse of mortality.
IMAGINATION. The thoughts of man’s heart (De. Mortality means death. When we speak of the
29:19). Because of sin, the imagination is corrupt (Ge. mortality rate we mean the number of deaths per
6:5; 8:21; De. 31:21; 1 Ch. 28:9; 29:18; Pr. 6:18; Je. 1,000 population in a given area within a given time.
So, immortality means deathlessness, or endless
3:17; 7:24; 9:14; 11:8; 13:10; 16:12; 18:12; 23:17; existence. When we speak of the immortality of the
Lam. 3:60, 61; Ro. 1:21; 2 Co. 10:5). [See Conscience, soul we mean that the soul will continue to exist
Heart, Sin, Soul, Spirit.] throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity.
IMLA, IMLAH (he fulfills, whom God makes full). 1 The doctrine of the immortality of the soul is one of
Ki. 22:8. the truly great doctrines taught in the word of God. It
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. The Roman Catholic is also being attacked by some of the religious cults
doctrine that Mary, Jesus’ mother, was born without a and by some modernist-infidels. Let us examine some
fallen nature and lived a sinless life. The Immaculate of the Bible passages that give us the facts about this
very important doctrine. ... The immortality of the soul
Conception was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in the year is briefly taught in a few passages in the O.T., both for
1854. This idea is contrary to the teaching of the Bible, the just and the unjust. Daniel, in 12:2 said, “And many
which says all have sinned and come short of the glory of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,
of God (Ro. 3:13). Mary recognized her sinfulness and some to everlasting life, and some to shame and
need for redemption when she called God her Saviour everlasting contempt.” Here we have a very plain
(Lk. 1:47). The teaching of the immaculate conception statement not only of the immortality of the soul, but
of Mary is a blasphemy which robs Christ of His also of the resurrection of the body. Jesus and the
splendid uniqueness. [See Jesus Christ, Mary, Roman Apostles taught over and over again the doctrine of the
Catholic Church.] immortality of the saved soul, although the expression
“immortality of the soul” is not found in the Bible. That
IMMANUEL. A prophetic name for Jesus which the believer has “eternal,” “everlasting” life is asserted
means “God with us” (Is. 7:14; Mt. 1:23). [See God, over and over again. Surely no Bible believer will deny
Jehovah, Jesus Christ.] this. Out of scores of passages that might be quoted, I
IMMEDIATELY. Straightway; directly (Ac. 10:33). quote only one: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
“Immediately” is one of the key words of the Gospel of heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me,
Mark (Mk. 1:31, 42; 2:8, 12; 4:5, 15, 16, 17, 29; 5:2, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
30; 6:27, 50; 10:52; 14:43). Mark presents Jesus Christ condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (Jn.
5:24). If words could make it any plainer than this, I
as the Servant of God, coming to earth to do His will. believe that Jesus would have spoken them. The
Thus He goes from activity to activity “immediately,” description of heaven in Re. 21 makes it very clear that
without any delay. [See Straightway.] those who go there will continue their blessed
IMMER (saying, promise). 1 Ch. 9:12. existence forever.
IMMERSION. The biblical mode of water baptism. One of the ways in which the Seventh-day Adventists
The candidate is completely immersed in water to and other heretics wage war against the teachings of
picture his identity with Christ’s death, burial, and the Bible is in their doctrine of the annihilation of the
resurrection. The word baptism means immersion. [See wicked dead. In this they dispute against our Lord
Jesus Christ more than against any other Bible
Baptism.] character. “And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it
IMMINENT. Impending; could happen any moment. is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with
This describes Christ’s teaching regarding His coming one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
for church-age saints (1 Th. 1:9-10; Tit. 2:12-13; Mt. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not
24:42-44; Ja. 5:8-9; 1 Jn. 2:28; Re. 1:3). [See Prophecy, quenched” (Mk. 9:47,48). Again in Mt. 25:46 Jesus
Rapture, Second Coming.] said, “And these shall go away into everlasting
IMMODEST. [See Modesty, Nakedness.] punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” You

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