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SUNDER - SUPPER

the Jewish Law, we acknowledge that we have not the different ways in which God thought fit to
received grace ... If, therefore, those who were brought communicate his mind to his prophets; sometimes by
up in the ancient order of things have come to the the illapses [an immission or entrance of one thing into
possession of a new hope, no longer observing the another] of his Spirit, sometimes by dreams, sometimes
sabbath, but living in the observance of the Lord’s Day, by visions, sometimes by an audible voice, sometimes by
on which also our life has sprung up again by Him and legible characters under his own hand, as when he
by His death.” Justin Martyr (about A.D. 140). “And on wrote the ten commandments on tables of
the day called Sunday all who live in cities or in the stone” (Matthew Henry). [See Bible.]
country gather together in one place, and the memoirs SUP. To eat; to fellowship (Lk. 17:8; 1 Co. 11:25; Re.
of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are 3:20). [See Lord’s Supper.]
read. ... But Sunday is the day on which we all hold a SUPERFLUITY OF NAUGHTINESS. Overflowing or
common assembly, because it is the First day of the abundance of evil (Ja. 1:21). The word translated
week on which God ... made the world; and Jesus Christ “superfluity” is also translated “abundance” (Ro. 5:18; 2
our Saviour on the same day rose from the dead.” Co. 8:2). The Greek word translated “naughtiness” is
Bardesanes, Edessa (A.D. 180). “On one day the first of translated “evil” (Mt. 6:34), “malice” (1 Co. 5:8),
the week, we assemble ourselves together.” Clement of “wickedness” (Ac. 8:22), and “maliciousness” (Ro.
Alexandria (A.D. 194). “He, in fulfillment of the precept, 1:29). Lessons from this passage: (1) Evil continues to
according to the gospel, keeps the Lord’s Day ... be present in the Christian’s life. There is no eradication
glorifying the Lord’s resurrection in himself.” Tertullian of sin when one is born again (1 Jn. 1:8-10). The sin
(A.D. 200). “We solemnize the day after Saturday in nature still remains and expresses itself in an abundance
contradiction to those who call this day their sabbath.” of evil. (2) It is God’s will that the Christian lay apart
Irenaeus (about A.D. 155-202). “The Mystery of the the evil from his life. The process is that of dying to self,
Lord’s Resurrection may not be celebrated on any other of resisting sin, of growing in Christ. (3) The Word of
day than the Lord’s Day, and on this alone should we God has the power to sanctify the Christian’s earthly
observe the breaking off of the Paschal Feast.” Cyprian life. “...receive with meekness the engrafted word,
(A.D. 250). “The eighth day, that is, the first day after which is able to save your souls.” [See Justification,
the sabbath, and the Lord’s Day.” Apostolic Constitutions Sanctification, Sin.]
(A.D. 250). “On the day of the resurrection of the Lord
—that is, the Lord’s Day—assemble yourselves together SUPERFLUOUS. More than is wanted; unnecessary;
without fail, giving thanks to God and praising Him for useless; abundant (Le. 21:18; 22:23; 2 Co. 9:1).
those mercies God has bestowed upon you through SUPERSCRIPTION. A writing or inscription (Mt.
Christ.” Anatolius (A.D. 270). “Our regard for the Lord’s 22:20; Mk. 15:26).
resurrection which took place on the Lord’s Day will SUPERSTITION. False religion; reverence of spirits;
lead us to celebrate it.” Peter, Bishop of Alexandria (A.D. belief without evidence (Ac. 17:22; 25:19). [See
306). “But the Lord’s Day we celebrate as a day of joy, Idolatry, Witchcraft.]
because on it, he rose again.” [See Sabbath, Seventh- SUPPLANT. To deceive; to remove or displace by
day Adventism.] stratagem. From the Latin supplant, meaning to trip up
SUNDER. To part; to separate; to divide (Ps. by the heels (Webster) (Ge. 27:36; Je. 9:4).
107:14). SUPPLIANT. Entreating; beseeching; supplicating;
SUNDIAL. [See Dial.] asking earnestly and submissively (Zep. 3:10).
SUNDRY. Several; more than one or two. This word, SUPPLE. For cleansing (Eze. 16:4).
like several, is indefinite; but it usually signifies a small SUPPLICATION. Prayer; request (1 Sa. 13:12; 1 Ki.
number, sometimes many (Webster) (He. 1:1). “At 8:28-59; Job 8:5; Ps. 6:9; 30:8; Is. 45:14; Je. 36:7; Da.
sundry times, or by several parts, as the word signifies, 6:11; Ac. 1:14; Ep. 6:18; Ph. 4:6). The term
which may refer either to the several ages of the O.T. supplication, while used in a general sense for prayer,
dispensation—the patriarchal, the Mosaic, and the has the prime meaning of approaching God in a humble,
prophetic; or to the several gradual openings of his needy manner and beseeching Him for favor. The
mind concerning the Redeemer: to Adam, that the Hebrew word (tachanuwn), which is usually translated
Messiah should come of the seed of the woman—to supplication, is translated “intreaties” in Pr. 18:23,
Abraham, that he should spring from his loins—to referring to the manner in which the poor intreat favor
Jacob, that he should be of the tribe of Judah—to from the rich. [See Intercession, Intreat, Prayer.]
David, that he should be of his house—to Micah, that he SUPPER. The Bible name for the meal Christ ate with
should be born at Bethlehem—to Isaiah, that he should His disciples before His crucifixion (Lk. 22:20; Jn. 13:2,
be born of a virgin. ... In divers manners, according to 4; 21:20). [See Lord’s Supper.]

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