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“joyfully” (Lk. 19:6), and “farewell” (2 Co. 13:11). RELIGIOUS. Profession and form of worship;
Ground of rejoicing in the N.T. The Lord (Ph. 3:1; 4:4); professing religion in the outward form (Ja. 1:26). [See
Christ’s incarnation (Lk. 1:14); Christ’s power (Lk. Religion.]
13:17); Christ’s presence (Jn. 16:22; 20:20); Christ’s REMEMBRANCE. (1) Memory; mind; thought (Ex.
ultimate triumph (Lk. 8:56); hearing the Gospel (Ac. 17:14; Mk. 11:21). (2) Memorial; record (Job 13:12; Is.
13:48); salvation (Ac. 8:39); enrollment in heaven (Lk. 57:8; Mal. 3:16; 1 Co. 11:24). The phrase “in
10:2); liberty in Christ (Ac. 15:31); hope (Ro. 12:12); remembrance” means to remember; to memorialize (2
prospect of reward (Mt. 5:12); obedience and godly Sa. 18:18; La. 3:20; Lk. 22:19). The phrase “put in
conduct of fellow believers (Ro. 16:19; 2 Co. 7:7, 9; remembrance” means to remind; put in mind (Is. 43:26;
13:9; Col. 2:5; 1 Th. 3:9; 2 Jn. 4; 3 Jn. 3); the 2 Pe. 1:12).
proclamation of Christ (Ph. 1:18); the Gospel harvest REMISSION. To dismiss or pass over. God dismisses
(Jn. 4:36); suffering with Christ (Ac. 5:41; 1 Pe. 4:13); and passes over the believer’s sin because of the
suffering in the cause of the Gospel (2 Co. 13:9; Ph. sacrifice of Christ (Ro. 3:25; Mt. 26:28; Ac. 2:38; 5:31;
2:17; Col. 1:24); persecutions, trials and afflictions (Mt. 10:43; 13:38; 26:18; He. 9:22; 10:18). [See Atonement,
5:12; Lk. 6:23; 2 Co. 6:10); the manifestation of grace Blood, Gospel, Grace, Justification, Mercy, Propitiation,
(Ac. 11:23); meeting with fellow believers (1 Co. 16:17; Redemption.]
Ph. 2:28); the rejoicing of others (Ro. 12:15; 2 Co.
7:13); learning of the well-being of others (2 Co. 7:16) REMMON (greatness). Jos. 19:7.
(Vine). [See Believe, Cheer, Cheerful, Comfort, REMMON-METHOAR (Rimmon defined in a circle).
Consolation, Delight, Glad, Happy, Hope, Joy, Laughter, Jos. 19:13.
Merry, Mirth, Music, Oil of Gladness, Praise.] REMNANT. Left over; remaining; residue (Ex. 26:12;
REKEM (needlework). 1 Ch. 2:43. Le. 2:3; De. 3:11; 2 Sa. 21:2; Mt. 22:6; Re. 11:13;
RELIGION. The word “religion” is used only four 12:17; 19:21). “Remnant” often refers to God’s
times in the Bible, with two different significations: (1) preservation of a portion of Israel through the centuries
Religion in general, such as the Jewish religion (Ac. of judgment. He has promised through His covenants
13:43; 26:5). (2) “Pure religion,” which is the subject of with Abraham and David that a remnant will be
the book of James. Here religion is defined as the preserved to inherit the Messianic kingdom (1 Ki. 19:18;
outworking of the salvation of Jesus Christ (Ja. 1:26, Is. 1:9; 10:20-23; 11:11, 12, 16; Je. 32:38,39; Zep.
27). It is the works that are produced by faith (Ja. 8:12; Joel 2:32; Mi. 2:12; 5:7-8; Zep. 2:7; 3:13; Ze.
2:14-26). Saving faith will always change the life. A so- 8:12; Ro. 9:27; 11:5). [See Covenant, Kingdom, Great
called faith which does not produce obedience to God’s Tribulation, Millennium, Prophecy.]
Word is a dead faith. [See Sanctification, Upright.] The REMPHAN (Ac. 7:43). [See Idolatry.]
World’s Bible Handbook notes: “Religion is devotedness REMOVED. Moved; not necessarily from one place to
to God, and supposes reconciliation to God, fellowship another (Ps. 125:1).
with God, coming under the yoke of God, and being of REMPHAN (prepared). An Egyptian idol (Ac. 7:43).
one mind and spirit with God. Many profess religion REND. To tear; to break off (Ge. 37:29; 44:14; Le.
who do not understand its nature, possess its principles, 10:6; Ps. 7:2).
or practice its precepts. They are not enlightened. They RENDER, RENDERED. (1) To repay; to return (Pr.
are not sincere. They are not devout. Pure religion flows 12:14). (2) To give (Pr. 26:16).
from pure principles, runs in a pure channel, and aims
at pure ends. Pure religion is humble, laborious, self- RENEW. To make new; to reestablish; to rebuild; to
denying. The truly religious man not only embraces the restore to a former state; to renovate (1 Sa. 11:14; 2 Ch.
doctrines of the gospel, but practices its truths; not only 15:8; Job 10:17; 29:20; He. 6:6). This term is frequently
worships God through his Lord and Saviour Jesus used to describe the renewal of spiritual vigor in the
Christ, but benefits his fellow men; is not only devout, child of God (Ps. 51:10; 103:5; Is. 40:31; 41:1; Ro.
but devoted. He pities the fatherless, sympathizes with 12:2; 2 Co. 4:16; Ep. 4:23; Col. 3:10; Tit. 3:5). [See
the widow, helping them as God allows, and keeps Awakening, Revive, Revival.]
himself unspotted from the world. If he can dry an RENOUNCE. To disown; to disclaim; to reject; to
orphan’s tears, or can minister to a widow’s needs, if he refuse (2 Co. 4:2).
can bring a soul to Christ, or in any way promote the RENOWN. Fame; celebrity; exalted reputation (Ge.
holiness and happiness of his fellow man, happy is he. Is 4:6; Nu. 1:16; 16:2; Is. 14:20; Eze. 16:14-15; 23:23;
this the nature of your religion? If not, it must be Da. 9:15).
spurious. Let us examine ourselves by this test.” [See RENT. Torn; destroyed (Ge. 37:23; Ex. 28:32; 39:23;
Sanctification, Upright.] Jos. 9:4, 13; 1 Sa. 15:27; 1 Ki. 13:3, 5; Eze. 30:16; Mt.

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