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SCIENCE - SECURITY

men a practical knowledge of Jesus Christ and of His SCRIPTURE. The Christian Scriptures are the
Eternal Word. inspired writings God has given through His chosen
Please don’t misunderstand me. I am for education prophets (2 Ti. 3:16). [See Bible, Inspiration.]
and learning. I have been a diligent student all my SCROLL. A book made of long sheets of paper or
Christian life. I have studied the Bible and associated animal skins wound around wooden rods at one or both
material for an average of probably six hours a day for ends (Is. 34:4; Re. 6:14).
more than 27 years. I fear there are a great many men SCYTHIAN (a hut, rude, ignorant). This word, being
in the ministry today who are disqualified because they associated with the term “barbarian,” signifies a most
are too lazy to study. The possession of a degree does uncultivated person (Col. 3:11). Happily such a one has
not make one a student. I am not exalting ignorance; I the same reception as the most cultivated: such is the
am exalting God’s way of education over against the grace of God. In Christ Jesus all distinctions are lost. As
world’s way. And I am rebuking the pride of man which a race, the Scythians were located north of the Caspian
is behind the phenomenon of “scholarolatry.” and Black Seas. They were esteemed by the ancients as
SCIENCE FALSELY SO CALLED. This phrase in 1 Ti. very low in intelligence and culture (Concise).
6:20 is a warning against any man-made philosophy or SEA. [For study on “no more sea” in Re. 21:1 see
supposed science which is contrary to the Word of God. Heaven.]
Dr. Henry Morris, head of the Creation Research SEA OF GALILEE. [See Galilee, Sea of.]
Institute, served for 28 years on the faculties of major
universities, including 13 years as chairman of the Civil SEALED. Preserved; kept; protected. A seal is a sign
Engineering Department at the Virginia Polytechnic of ownership and security (1 Ki. 21:8; Es. 3:12; 2 Co.
Institute and State University. He said, “[T]he revealed 1:22; Ep. 1:13; 4:30; Re. 7:3-8). [See Eternal Security,
Word of God [is] supported completely by all true Holy Spirit.]
science” (Morris, The Twilight of Evolution). True science SEAR. To scorch (1 Ti. 4:2). “In old surgical language
is that science which is fully tested and proven, as ‘searing’ was used for ‘cauterizing.’ Hence the word
opposed to that “science” based upon mere hypothesis. ‘seared’ is used metaphorically to denote that which is
Examples of “science falsely so called” in our day are devoid of feeling, like flesh which has been
theistic evolution, the JEDP theory, and form criticism. cauterized” (The Bible Word-Book). [See Conscience.]
SCOFF. Ridicule; reject; despise; scorn (Hab. 1:10; 2 SEBA (eminent). Ge. 10:7.
Pe. 3:3). SEBAT (a twig, scepter). The 11th month of the
SCORN. Ridicule; mock; (2 Ki. 19:21). The O.T. Hebrew calendar (Ze. 1:7), corresponding to parts of
word translated “scorn” (laag) is also translated January and February (Potts). [See Calendar.]
“mock” (Job 21:3; Pr. 1:26; Je. 20:7), “have in SECACAH (a hedge). Jos. 15:61.
derision” (Ps. 2:4; 59:8), and “laugh to scorn” (Job SECHU (a watch-tower). 1 Sa. 19:22.
22:19; Ps. 22:7). The references to scorn in the N.T. are SECOND COMING. The return of Jesus Christ from
all connected with the phrase “laugh to scorn” (Mt. Heaven to judge His enemies and set up His earthly rule
9:24; Mk. 5:40; Lk. 8:53). [See Humble, Pride.] (Zec. 14: Mt 24:27-31; Ac 1:11; 1 Th 1:10; 2:19; 4:14;
SCOURGE. To whip; chasten; punish; correct (Is. 2 Th 1:5-10; Tit 2:13; Jud. 1:4, 1:15; Re. 19-20). [See
10:26; Mt. 10:17; 20:19; 23:34; Ac. 22:25; 2 Co. 11:24, Great Tribulation, Jesus Christ, Millennium,

25; He. 12:6). “The Jews were forbidden to inflict more Prophecy, Rapture.]
than forty stripes, so that with a whip of three thongs SECOND DEATH. The second death is eternal
they could give only 39 (2 Co. 11:24). We learn from damnation in the lake of fire (Re. 20:6, 14-15). It is not
Mt. 27:26 and Mk. 15:15 that the Lord was scourged by annihilation, but eternal, conscious punishment (Re.
whips” (Scott). [See Chasten, Child Training, Church 20:10; 14:9-11). [See Annihilation, Hell, Judgment.]
Discipline.] SECOND WATCH. [See Watch.]
SCRABBLE. To scratch (1 Sa. 21:13). SECONDARILY. Secondly (1 Co. 12:28).
SCRIBE. A public writer. Some did secretarial work SECRET PLACE. The “secret place” (Ps. 91:1) is that
(2 Ki. 12:10). Some copied Scripture and taught from it special and personal place where I meet God and
(Ezr. 7:6, 10). In N.T. times scribes were interpreters fellowship with Him, confessing my innermost sins,
and teachers of the law (Mt. 16:21; 21:15; 26:3; Lk. sharing my deepest, most private and intimate thoughts.
11:44).
SECURE. To be confident and sure; free from danger;
SCRIP. Wallet (1 Sa. 17:40; Mt. 10:10; Mk. 6:8; Lk. void of care; safe (Jud. 18:7; Job 11:18; Mt. 28:14).
9:3; 10:4; 22:35-36).
SECURITY. [See Eternal Security.]

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