A Christian Dictionary, Dictionary 1 · Part 77 – Part 79
I. N.
In. sig:
By, or through. 1. Cor. 14 2. Speake in the spirit; that is, by the Inspiration of the spirit. 1. Cor. 15, 22. In Christ all shalbe made aliue; that is, by Christ. 2. Cor. 3, 16.
2 Against. Gen. 4, 23. I hauehave slaine a man in my wound; that is, against my selfe, and to my owne hurt.
3 To, 1. Thes. 4, 7. God hath called you In holinesse; that is, vntounto holinesse. Ephe. 2, 10. Created of God In good workes; that is, vntounto Good workes. Iames 5, 3. and very often else-where.
4 Out of. Exod. 31, 4. To worke In Gold, in Siluer, and in Brasse.
5 Of, or concerning. Rom. 5, 12. We reioyce In the Lord; that is, concerning the Lord.
6 With, or together with. Math. 16, 27. The Son of man shall come In the glory of his father; that that is, together with his owne, and his Fathers glory.
7 As Math. 10, 41. Hee that shall receiue a Prophet In the name of a Prophet; that is, as a Prophet, because he is so.
8 From. Colo. 3, 16. Sing in your hearts; that is, from your hearts, or hartily.
9 Before. Iohn 1, 1. In the beginning was the word; that is, before the beginning.
10 For. 1 Cor. 1, 4. I thanke God for the Grace giuen you In Christ; that is, for and by Christ.
11 VponUpon. Iohn 14, 1. Ye beleeue … God▪ …eue also In me; that is, vponupon me.
In Spirit and truth. sig:
Spiritually and truely, by the vn… motion of a sanctified Heart. Iohn 4, … him In Spirit, and In Truth.
Churches In Christ. sig:
Christian Churches. Gal. 1, 21. 1 T… so Bretheren In Christ, Saintes In Christ, a…d in Christ before me; that is, a Christian before me▪
Babes In Christ. sig:
Such as be Babes or Infants, in respect of groa… in Christianity. 1 Cor. 3, 1.
In the spirit. sig:
Spirituall, regenerate by the Spirit vntounto a newe life. Rom. 8, 9. Ye are In the Spirit.
In Christ. sig:
As touching Christ, and Christianity. Gala. 6, 15. For In Christ Iesus, neither circumcision auayleth any thing. 1 Cor. 4, 15. I hauehave begotten ye In Christ.
2 In the preaching and publishing the doctrine of Christ. Rom. 16, 9. Salute Urbanus, our fellow Helper In Christ; that is, In the matters of Christ.
3 A member of Christ, one linked vntounto, and grafted in Christ by Faith. Rom. 8, 1. To them which are In Christ.
In sins and trespesses. sig:
One couered and ouer-whelmed In Sin, as one that is drowned In the Water. Ephe. 2, 1. Dead In trespasses and sins.
Incomprehensible. sig:
One greater then Heauen and Earth, whom the World cannot containe, nor mens wit conceiue him as he is. Psal. 145, 3.
Incon… nency. sig:
An vnablenesse to keepe himselfe chast in single …e, or In the estate of Marriage. 1 Cor. 7, 4. Least …than tempt you to Incontinency.
Incoruption. sig:
The qualitie of bodies after the Resurrection, being no …ore subiect to rottennesse and corruption. 1 … 35. Till corruption put on Incorruption …
…oundnesse and Integrity of a regenerate Soule. … Pet. 3▪ 4. Which consisted In the Incorruption of a meeke Spirit.
Incorruptible crown. sig:
Immortall and neuer perishing Glory. 1. Peter …4.
* Indifferent. sig:
Some thing, which is neither commaunded of God, nor forbid, but of a middle Nature; being In it selfe neither good nor euill, and may bee changed according to circumstances of time, and persons, and places: as to eate this or that meate; to … this or that apparrel; to hauehave religious meetings, at such a time, in such a place, and diuers other thinges as belong to the outward administration of the Word and Sacraments. Wherein yet, nothing must be appointed to be done, contrary to order, comlinesse, or edification. Sée Rom. 14. 1 Cor. 14. throughout. Where though this Word [Indifferent] … not …ound at all, yet the matter it selfe signified by … the rules to direct vsus, about thinges that be Indifferent, are there to bee found.
Learned Diuines affirme (as Illiricus and others)Note this. that thinges Indifferent, that bee of a middle Nature, cease to be such, when any of these condicions following are annexed vntounto them. 1. Compulsion. 2. Opinion of worship, necessity, or merit. 3. Scandall and offence. 4. Entrance, and occasion of abuse, or Idolatry. 5. Any hindrance to truth or edification, or obscuring and darkning of Religion and piety by them, though they should containe no other euill In them.
A conformity and through agreement, amongstNote also all Christian Churches, in outward Rites and Ceremonies, is neither necessary, nor possible, because of the great differences of places, people, and times.
Infant. sig: pro
A Child which cannot speake, being young & yet in the swathing clouts; Such an one, if he die at this age, either before or after Baptisme (so there be no contempt of the Sacrament) he is saued by the Couenant of Grace, made to Parents and their Children. Gen. 17, 7.
Infidelity. sig:
A priuation or vtter absence of Faith. A totall distrust in Gods promise. Sée Vnbeliefe. 2. Cor. 4, 4.
Infidell. sig:
One that is no Christian, but a Heathen. 1 Tim. 5, 8. He is worse then an Infidell. Sée Vnbelieuer.
* Infinite. sig:
That which is absolutely vnbounded and vnlimited, hauing no measure at all, either for time or greatnesse. So is God onelyonly. Sée Incomprehensible.
Infirmity or weakenesse. sig: pro Metanimies.
Outward bodily feeblenesse. 1 Tim. 5, 23. Use a little Wine for thine often Infirmities. Thus is sicknesse called, because it makes Infirme and feeble. Metanimie.
2 Some spirituall weaknesse of the godlie, in their knowledge and Faith. Rom. 6, 19. Because of the Infirmity of the flesh. Rom. 14, 1. Math. 26, 41. Thus is sinne called, because it makes the Soule weake to doe good, and withstand euill. Metanimie.
3 A priuation and want of all strength, as touching godlinesse. Rom. 5, 8. When we were Infirme, (or of no strength) Christ dyed for vsus; that is, that naturall imbecility, which we all bring with vsus into the World, which Paul cals vngodlinesse. Rom. 5, 6.
4 Afflictions, reproaches, persecutions. 2. Cor. 12, 10. Therefore I take pleasure In Infirmities. Also, it signifies inward tentatious, feares, distrusts, &c. 2 Cor. 12. Which shew how weake we are and Infirme.
5 A vile, contemptible, and abiect estate. Gal. 4, 13. Through Infirmity of the Flesh I preached the Gospell vntounto you. 1 Cor. 12, 22.
6 Vnablenesse to free from sinne and death. Heb. 7, 18. Because of the weaknesse thereof.
Iniquity. sig:
That which is writen or crooked, swaruing from the straight line of Gods word: it is put, eyther largely for any sinne; and thus, euen our Birth-sin is iniquity. Psal. 51, 5. I was borne In Iniquity: Or more strictly, it is put for some hainous and grosse offence. Psal. 119, 3. They worke no Iniquity. Psal. 90, 8. Thou hast set our Iniquities. Exo. 20, 5. Visiting the Iniquities of the Fathers.
2 Workers of Iniquity, or wicked men. Iob 5, 16. Iniquity shall stop her mouth.
3 The punishment due to Iniquitie. Leuit. 5, 1. Hee shall beare his Iniquity; And very often elsewhere.
worker of Iniquity. sig:
One which walketh after the lustes of corrupt Nature, wholy following them as guides in all and eueryevery action of life. Math. 7, 23.
* Innocency. sig:
A meere voydnesse of fault, and freedome from all Sin. In this estate Adam was created. This is perfect Innocency by Creation.
2 A certaine measure of this estate in all regenerate persons, who endeuour to serue God In Innocency of life, hauing also Christes Innoceny imputed to them. Psal. 26, 6, 11. I will wash my hands In Innocency. This is Innocency of a person restored.
3 Vprightnesse, in some speciall or particular cause. Psal. 7, 8. According to the Innocency that is in me; that is, Innocency of cause, when one is cleare and free of some fault, whereof he is accused.
Innocent. sig: pro
One which doth none hurt nor harm vntounto others. Math. 10, 16. Be Innocent as Doues.
2 One, that is free from some one particular fault or crime; or one that is guiltles in this or that thing. Gen. 24, 8. If the Woman will not follow thee, thou shalt be Innocent or discharged of thine Oth. Ion. 1, 14. Lay not vponupon vsus Innocent blood. Exod. 23, 7. Gen. 10, 5.
3 A iust and righteous person, which liueth vprightly. Iob 4, 7. Who euer perished being Innocent.
4 One that is free from punishment, or one vnpunished. Pro. Though the wicked ioyne hand In hand, yet they shall not be Innocent. 1 Kinges 2, 9. But thou shalt not count him Innocent; that is, thou shalt not free him from punishment. Also Exodus 34, 7. Not making the wicked Innocent.
Intercession, or request. sig:
The request which the death of Christ maketh for beleeuers after they hauehave sinned, that their sins may be pardoned for his merit: or, it is the merit of Christs death, comming betweene our sins and Gods Iustice, to appease it, as an Aduocate that pleads for his Client. 1. Iohn 2, 2, 3. Rom. 8, 34. And maketh request for vsus. Heb. 9, 24. He appeares in Heauen for vsus. Christ is our Intercessour foure waies. First, by appearing for vsus in the fight of God. Heb. 9, 24. Secondly, by the force of his Sacrifice once offered, to make full satisfaction to Gods Iustice. Hebr. 10, 12, 14. Thirdly, by his constant will, that for the merit of that Sacrifice, God would be pacified towards the elect. Heb. 10, 10. Lastly, by the assent and agreement of the Father, resting in this will of his Sonne for vsus. Iohn 11, 42. Mat. 17, 6. Popish intercession *To affirme Mary our lords mother & the Saints, to bee Mediatours of Intercession with God, argues grosse ignorance, & is blasphemous.of the Virgin Mary and other Saints, doth dishonor Christ the onelyonly Intercessour.
2 The request which we make one for another, in the name of our Intercessour Christ, eyther for good thinges to be giuen, or euill things to be remoued from vsus. 1 Tim. 2, 2, 3. Prayers, Intercession, and giuing of thankes, &c. These be charitable mutuall Prayers of the godly, while they liue together.
Interpretation. sig:
A translating or turning out of one tongue into another. 1 Cor. 14, 13, 26. If any speak with strange tongues, let him pray that he may interpret.
2 An opening or declaring darke Scriptures or prophesie. 2 Pet. 1, 20. No Prophesie is of priuate Interpretation. Scriptures must bee interpreted by Scriptures.
3 Expounding Visions or Dreames. Gen. 40, 8. Are not Interpretations of God?
4 A speaking and teaching some thing euidently and plainely. Iob 33, 23. If there be an Interpreter with him.
Interest. sig:
Encrease or gaine, taken for the lending of Money vponupon fore-agreement and compact. Pro. 28, 8. He which increased his Riches by Usury and Interest, &c. Here the word [Interest] is taken in ill part. For the word in a good sence, signifieth; that benefite which a mercifull and free lender taketh for his owne Indemnity, to repaire such losse, whereof the borrower, by his default, was an effectuall cause, by the keeping of Money borrowed in his hand, longer then he ought, to the certaine dammage of the lender.
I. O.
Ioy. sig: pro
A sweete motion of the Soule, in regard of some present, or hoped for good. This good, if it bee worldly, then is the Ioy but natural & worldly: if it be heauenly, good, or tending and leading thereto; then is the Ioy spirituall and heauenly. Psal. 51, 13. Restore to me the Ioy of my Saluation. Rom. 5, 3. We reioyce in tribulation. Iohn 15, 11. That your Ioy may be full.
2 The matter or cause of Ioy. 1. Thess. 2, 20. Ye are our Crowne and Ioy. Iob 3, 22. Psal. 48, 2.
3 The most comfortable and full happinesse of Heauen. Math. 25, 21, 23. Enter into thy Maisters Ioy. Sée Enter.
4 A godly boasting and glorying. 1 Cor. 9, 15. Least any man should make my Ioy, or reioycing vaine.
5 Those good thinges, eyther earthly or spirituall, for the which we vse to reioyce. Iohn 16, 22. And your Ioy none shall take from you. 1 Cor. 7, 30. Rom. 15, 13. The God of hope fill you withall Ioy; that is, with eueryevery good guift whereof ye may reioyce, plentifully and abundantly. Iames 1, 2. And elsewhere often. Metanimie of the cause.
6 That cheerefulnesse and alacrity which we shew forth towards our neighbour. Gal. 5, 22. The fruit of the Spirit is Ioy, peace, &c.
7 Ioyfull speech, or Songs of thankes-giuing and praise. Psalm. 126, 2. And our tongue with Ioy. Metanimie of the cause for the effect. For prayse commeth of Ioy, as Ioy commeth of good things.
8 The hauing or possessing of any good thing from whence Ioy springeth. Iohn 3, 29. This my Ioy is fulfilled. Iohn 15, 11. And that my Ioy might remaine in you.
Ioy in the holy Ghost. sig:
A gladsome, sweete, and comfortable motion of the heart, stirred vp by the Spirit of Adoption, vponupon the feeling of Gods louelove in Christ to eternal life; & vponupon the tokens of that louelove, both in earthly and spirituall blessings. Rom. 14, 17. The Kingdome of God, is righteousnesse, peace, and Ioy in the Holy Ghost. This is called Christs Ioy. Iohn 15, 11. And glorious Ioy. 1 Pet. 1, 8. Because it is part of the Kingdome of Heauen.
Ioy of the Lord. sig:
Diuine Ioy, which commeth from the Lord, and is placed in him. Nehemi. The Ioy of the Lord shall make ye strong.
Ioy of God sig:
Comfort of mind, arising from Gods goodnes, manifested in some outward or inward deliuerance. Psal. 51, 12. Restore to me the Ioy of thy saluation; that is, thy deliuerances were woont to make me glad, let it be so againe with me.
to heare of Ioy & gladnesse. sig:
To be made ioyfull and glad, by hearing & beleeuing the glad tydings of forgiuenesse of sinnes: For Ioy comes from faith, and faith by hearing. Psal. 51, 8. Make me to heare of Ioy and gladnesse.
to Ioy in tribulations. sig:
To hauehave occasion and matter of true comfort & cheerfulnesse of our hart from afflictions, because they are pledges of Gods louelove, and trials of Faith and patience. Rom. 5, 3. We Ioy in tribulations.
Ioy in the Lord. sig:
That true inward comfort which faithfull hearts feele, because the Lord is their mercifull Father in Christ Iesus. Phil. 4, 4. Ioy in the Lord. Rom. 5, 11.
I. S.
Is. sig:
Betokeneth, signifieth, sealeth. Mat. 13, 38. The field, Is the world. Math. 26, 27. This Is my bodye. And elsewhere often. Gal. 4, 24.
2 Leads, or brings vntounto. Rom. 7, 7. Is the Law sinne? That is, doth it bring vntounto, or lead to sinne? Rom. 6, 23. The guift of God is eternall life; that is, holinesse (which is Gods free guift) leadeth vntounto aeternall life, as a way leadeth to a Citty. Rom. 8, 6. Wisedome of the spirit, Is life and peace.
3 Bring forth, causeth, meriteth, or deserueth. Rom. 8, 6. The Wisedome of the Flesh Is death; that is, not only leads vntounto, but deserueth death aeternall.
Israel. sig:
A Prince of the strong God, or one that hath obtained principall power from the mighty God. Gen. 32, 28. Thy name shall be called Iacob no more, but Israel; because thou hast power with God.
2 The Patriarke Iacob, who was called Israell, because he had strength to wrestle with God, and to ouercome; as in the former place appeareth. Rom. 9, 6. All that are of Israell; that is, of Iacob.
3 The people of Israell, which were the posterity of Iacob, of whom consisteth the visible church till the comming of Christ. Exod. 19, 3. Tell the children of Israel. Psal. 76, 11. And very often in the Old-Testament.
4 The whole Inuisible Catholicke Church, consisting of beleeuing Iewes and Gentiles. Psal. 124, 1. Now may Israell say. Psal. 125, 5. But peace shall be vponupon Israel. Gal. 6, 16. And vponupon the Israel of God; that is, vppon the whole elect people of God.
5 EueryEvery elect faithfull person. Ro. 9, 6. All they are not Israel.
Israelite. sig:
A Iew, which discended of Iacob, according to the flesh. Rom. 9, 4. Which are the Israelites.
2 A Godly Christian (though a Gentile) which from his heart worshippeth the God of Israel. Ioh. 1, 47. Behold in deed an Israelite, in whom there is no guile. Rom. 2, 29. Psal. 73, 1. Yet God is good to Israel, euen to such as are of a pure heart.