Topical Encyclopedia In the context of the Bible, the concept of being "excluded" often pertains to the separation from God's presence, community, or blessings due to sin, disobedience, or unbelief. This theme is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating the consequences of turning away from God's commandments and the hope of restoration through repentance and faith.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, exclusion is frequently associated with the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The Israelites were chosen as God's people, but their continued disobedience often led to exclusion from His blessings and protection. For instance, in Deuteronomy 28, God outlines the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience, which include being "scattered among all peoples, from one end of the earth to the other" (Deuteronomy 28:64). This scattering represents a form of exclusion from the land God promised to their ancestors. The concept of exclusion is also evident in the laws concerning ritual purity. Certain conditions, such as leprosy or contact with a dead body, required individuals to be temporarily excluded from the camp of Israel (Leviticus 13:45-46, Numbers 5:2-3). This exclusion served as a physical representation of the need for holiness and separation from sin. New Testament Context In the New Testament, exclusion takes on a more spiritual dimension, emphasizing the separation from the Kingdom of God due to unbelief or rejection of Christ. Jesus Himself speaks of exclusion in the parable of the wedding banquet, where a guest without wedding clothes is cast out into the darkness (Matthew 22:11-13). This parable illustrates the necessity of being clothed in righteousness through faith in Christ to enter the Kingdom. The Apostle Paul addresses the concept of exclusion in his letters, particularly concerning the Gentiles who were once "excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world" (Ephesians 2:12). However, through Christ, those who were once far away have been brought near by His blood, breaking down the barrier of exclusion and creating one new humanity (Ephesians 2:13-15). Exclusion from the Church The New Testament also addresses the issue of exclusion within the church community. In cases of unrepentant sin, church discipline may involve exclusion from fellowship to encourage repentance and restoration. Paul instructs the Corinthian church to "expel the wicked man from among you" (1 Corinthians 5:13) to maintain the purity of the church and to prompt the sinner to return to God. Eternal Exclusion The Bible warns of eternal exclusion from God's presence for those who reject the gospel. Jesus speaks of the final judgment, where He will separate the righteous from the wicked, saying to those on His left, "Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels" (Matthew 25:41). This ultimate exclusion underscores the seriousness of rejecting God's offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. Hope of Inclusion Despite the sobering reality of exclusion, the Bible consistently offers hope for inclusion through repentance and faith. God's desire is for all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). The invitation to be included in God's family is extended to all who believe in Jesus Christ, as John writes, "Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Exclude.Greek 1576. ekkleio -- to shut out ... exclude, separate. Word Origin from ek and kleio Definition to shut out NASB Word Usage excluded (1), shut (1). exclude. From ek ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1576.htm - 6k 526. apallotrioo -- to alienate, estrange Strong's Hebrew 2186a. zanach -- to reject, spurn... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to reject, spurn NASB Word Usage been rejected (1), cast off (1), discarded (1), excluded (1), reject (5), rejected (10). ... /hebrew/2186a.htm - 5k 914. badal -- to be divided, separate Library None Excluded from Hope, Rom. 1 16 1 Cor. 1 24 That Plato, who Excluded Poets from a Well-Ordered City, was ... Men not Excluded from These Remarks on Personal Adornment. Part 2 None Excluded from Hope. Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:24 In what Sense Flesh and Blood are Excluded from the Kingdom of God ... The Idumeans Being Sent for by the Zealots, came Immediately to ... The Exclusion of Boasting. The Law of Works and the Law of Faith. All are Sometimes Understood in one Person. A Great Part of South Judea Cut Off under the Second Temple. ... Thesaurus Excluded (14 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Exclude. Multi-Version Concordance Excluded (14 Occurrences). Luke 13:28 There shall be ... /e/excluded.htm - 10k Zoology Nay (92 Occurrences) Leper (34 Occurrences) Eunuch (20 Occurrences) Leprosy (51 Occurrences) Exclude (4 Occurrences) Esther (48 Occurrences) Oil (281 Occurrences) Offering (850 Occurrences) Resources What was/is the importance of the gates of Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.orgIs creationism scientific? | GotQuestions.org What were the ecumenical councils? | GotQuestions.org Excluded: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Excluded (14 Occurrences)Luke 13:28 John 9:22 John 16:2 Romans 3:27 Ephesians 2:12 Ephesians 2:19 Ephesians 4:18 2 Chronicles 11:14 2 Chronicles 26:21 Ezra 2:62 Ezra 10:8 Nehemiah 7:64 Nehemiah 13:3 Ezekiel 44:5 Subtopics Related Terms |
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