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INTERMEDDLE - ISAIAH

In commenting on Ro. 8:26, Barnes says that the present with the Lord (2 Co. 5:8-10). The Bible also says
Greek word translated “intercession” (huperentunchano) that no true Christian will be cast away from God.
“means properly to be present with any one for the Christians lose rewards for improper living, but they do
purpose of aiding, as an advocate does in a court of not lose their secure position in God’s family (1 Co.
justice; hence to intercede for any one, or to aid or assist 3:13-15; Jn. 10:27-29). Christians are free from the
in any manner. In this place it simply means that the condemnation of the Mosaic law and the Ten
Holy Spirit greatly assists or aids us; not by praying for Commandments (Ro. 7:1-4; Jn. 3:18; 5:24; Ga. 3:10-13,
us, but in our prayers and infirmities.” 24-29). In Ro. 7:1-4 the Apostle Paul teaches that the
“There is one great Intercessor between God and Mosaic law has no more power over a Christian than a
man, who pleads for our salvation on the ground of dead husband has over his living wife. [See Eternal
what he himself has done, but we are permitted to Security, Gospel, Grace, Judgment, Justification, Law,
intercede for others, not on the ground of any merit Seventh-day Adventism.]
which they or we possess, but on the ground of the INWARDS. The entrails, intestines (Ex. 29:13,22).
merit of the great Advocate and Intercessor. It is an IPHEDEIAH (Jehovah will liberate). 1 Ch. 8:25.
inestimable privilege to be permitted to plead for the IR (flowing together). 1 Ch. 7:12;
salvation of our fellow-men” (Barnes). IRA (a watchman). 2 Sa. 20:26.
Two great examples of intercession are Abraham for
Sodom (Ge. 18:20-33) and Moses for Israel (Ex. IRAD (ornament of a city, fugitive). Ge. 4:18).
32:30-33; De. 9:18-29). [See High Priest, Intreat, Jesus IRAM (congregation, belonging to a city). Ge. 36:43.
Christ, Mediator, Mercy Seat, Prayer, Supplication, IRI (a crowd, urbane). 1 Ch. 7:7.
Tabernacle.] IRIJAH (reverence toward God, protection of the
INTERMEDDLE. To become mixed up with; to Lord). Je. 37:13.
meddle in the affairs of others (Pr. 14:10; 18:1). [See IRNAHASH (serpent city, magic city). 1 Ch. 4:12.
Busybody, Gossip, Talebearer, Tattler, Whisperer.] IRON. (1) A heavy metal used for tools and other
INTERPRETATION OF PROPHECY. [See Allegorical, chariots (Ge. 4:22; Nu. 31:22; 35:16; De. 3:11; 8:9;
Prophecy.] 27:5; 28:23, 48; Jos. 6:19; 17:16; 22:8; Ju. 1:19; 4:3; 1
INTREAT. To ask; to desire; to beseech; to seek Sa. 17:7; 2 Sa. 23:7; 1 Ch. 20:3; Job 19:24; 20:24;
favor; to supplicate (1 Ki. 13:6; Ps. 45:12; 119:58; Pr. 28:2; 40:18; 41:27). The evolutionary theory of man’s
19:6). Same as “entreat.” In the Old Testament, the origin claims that mankind has passed through stages
term particularly refers to earnest beseeching in time of from the stone age to the iron age, but the Bible says
extremity. Pharaoh had Moses intreat God to remove the that men knew how to work with metals from the very
judgments from his land (Ex. 8:30; 9:28; 10:17-18); dawn of earth’s history (Ge. 4:22). We read of iron
Manoah intreated the Lord about Samson (Jud. 13:8); implements in the two oldest books of the Bible, Genesis
Israel intreated the Lord for delivery from their enemies and Job. [See Brass, Evolution.] (2) A city which meant
(2 Sa. 21:14; 2 Sa. 24:25; 1 Ch. 5:20); the prophet “place of terror” (Jos. 19:38).
intreated God to restore the withered hand of King IRPEEL (God is healer, God is restorer). Jos. 18:27.
Jeroboam (1 Ki. 13:6). [See Intercession, Prayer, IRSHEMESH (city of the sun). Jos. 19:41.
Supplication.] IRU (watch). 1 Ch. 4:15.
INVENTIONS. Devices; man’s evil contrivances (Ps. ISAAC (laughter). Abraham’s miracle son, who was
99:8; 106:29,39; Ec. 7:29). [See Conscience, Heart.] promised by God and who inherited Abraham’s blessing
INVESTIGATIVE JUDGMENT. A teaching of the (Ge. 15:1-6; 17:15-21; 18:9-14; 21:1-8; Mt. 1:2; 8:11;
Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA). It is the belief 22:32; Lk. 3:34; 13:28; 20:37; Ac. 3:13; 7:8, 32; Ro.
taught by SDA prophetess Ellen G. White that Jesus 9:7, 10; Ga. 4:28; He. 11:9, 17, 18, 20; Ja. 2:21). Isaac
Christ is presently in heaven conducting an investigation typified the Lord Jesus Christ. Like Jesus, Isaac had a
of the lives of professing Christians. This judgment miraculous birth, loved his father, was offered
supposedly is based on the Ten Commandments and will (symbolically) as a sacrifice, was given a bride by his
determine the eternal destiny of God’s people. father, loved his bride, and inherited his father’s wealth.
Adventists believe the Investigative Judgment began in [See Jesus Christ, Type.]
the year 1844 and that Jesus will return to earth when ISAIAH (the salvation of the Lord). The prophet of
this judgment is completed. Israel who authored the book by his name (2 Ki. 19-20;
The Bible does not say the Lord Jesus Christ is 2 Ch. 26:22; 32:20, 32; Is. 1:1; 2:1; 7:3; 13:1; 20:2-3;
presently conducting a judgment of Christians. That 37:2, 5-6, 21; 38:1, 4, 21; 39:3, 5, 8). Skeptical scholars
judgment will be a personal one; the believer will be claim that Isaiah 40-48 was written by an unknown

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