In the context of the Bible, the term "promoters" is not explicitly used; however, the concept can be understood through various roles and actions depicted in the Scriptures. Promoters, in a biblical sense, can be seen as individuals who advance, support, or advocate for certain causes, ideas, or people. This entry explores the biblical understanding of promoters through examples and principles found in the Scriptures.

Biblical Examples of Promoters

1. Barnabas: The Encourager
Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement," is a prime example of a promoter in the New Testament. He played a crucial role in promoting the ministry of Paul. After Paul's conversion, many were skeptical of his transformation due to his past persecution of Christians. Barnabas, however, vouched for Paul and introduced him to the apostles. Acts 9:27 states, "So Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He described how Saul had seen the Lord on the road to Damascus and how the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus." Barnabas's support was instrumental in Paul's acceptance and subsequent ministry.

2. Mordecai: Promoter of Righteousness
In the Book of Esther, Mordecai serves as a promoter of righteousness and justice. He refused to bow to Haman, an official who sought to destroy the Jewish people. Mordecai's steadfastness and encouragement to Esther to intervene with the king were pivotal in saving the Jews from annihilation. Esther 4:14 records Mordecai's words to Esther: "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"

3. Nehemiah: Promoter of Rebuilding
Nehemiah is another biblical figure who exemplifies the role of a promoter. He was deeply concerned about the state of Jerusalem and took initiative to rebuild its walls. Nehemiah's leadership and promotion of the rebuilding project are evident in Nehemiah 2:17-18 : "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.' I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, 'Let us start rebuilding.' So they began this good work."

Principles of Godly Promotion

1. Promoting Truth and Justice
The Bible emphasizes the importance of promoting truth and justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 instructs, "Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy." Promoters in the biblical sense are called to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves and to uphold justice.

2. Encouragement and Support
Encouragement is a key aspect of promotion in the Bible. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages believers to "spur one another on to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as some have made a habit, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Promoters are those who inspire and support others in their faith and good works.

3. Promoting the Gospel
The ultimate promotion for Christians is the advancement of the Gospel. Jesus commissioned His followers to spread the Good News. Matthew 28:19-20 records Jesus' command: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Promoters of the Gospel are tasked with sharing the message of salvation and making disciples.

In summary, while the term "promoters" is not directly used in the Bible, the concept is richly illustrated through the actions and roles of various biblical figures who advocated for truth, justice, encouragement, and the Gospel. These examples and principles provide a framework for understanding the role of promoters within a biblical context.

The Period of Controversy, 1614-1645.
... Bishop of St. Andrew's, and appears to have been forgotten for years,
even by its most active promoters. From correspondence in ...
/.../johnston/presbyterian worship/chapter v the period of.htm

The First Blast to Awake Women Degenerate.
... But horrible is the vengeance, which is prepared for the one and for the other,
for the promoters, and for the persones promoted, except they spedelie repent. ...
/.../knox/the first blast of the trumpet/the first blast to awake.htm

Beginning at Jerusalem. --Luke xxiv. 47.
... and leaders, envy, malice, and blasphemy vented itself against the power of godliness,
in all places where it was espied; as also against the promoters of it ...
/.../bunyan/jerusalem sinner saved/beginning at jerusalem luke xxiv 47.htm

Introduction.
... change, was not generally prevalent in any communion, when the revival commenced;
it was urged as of fundamental importance by the leading promoters of the ...
/.../doddridge/practical discourses on regeneration/introduction.htm

Introduction
... The chief promoters of the Pantisocracy removed to Bristol, and one of the three
sisters, Sarah Fricker, was married by Coleridge; Southey marrying another ...
/.../coleridge/confessions of an inquiring spirit etc/introduction.htm

The Westminster Assembly and the Directory of Worship.
... In connection with every great reform there are apt to arise extravagant movements,
the promoters of which see only one side of confessedly important truths ...
/.../johnston/presbyterian worship/chapter vi the westminster assembly.htm

The Ascension of Isaiah.
... The Abyssinian war in 1868, as it was magnificently named, if it conferred no glory
on its promoters and executors, brought into our possession some literary ...
//christianbookshelf.org/deane/pseudepigrapha/the ascension of isaiah.htm

First Sunday after Epiphany
... THE FRUITS OF FAITH. 1. In the preceding sermons I have treated sufficiently of
faith and love; and of crosses and afflictions, the promoters of hope. ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol ii/first sunday after epiphany.htm

Concerning Peaceableness
... For before men can make peace among others, they must be of peaceable spirits
themselves. Before they can be promoters of peace, they must be lovers of peace. ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/18 concerning peaceableness.htm

Method and Organization
... the recapitulation of the culture epochs. Their promoters do not claim that
they touch all of life. They seek to dominate the leisure ...
/.../alexander/the boy and the sunday school/vii method and organization.htm

Promoters (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Promoters (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in
the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. (WEB) ...
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Promoted (9 Occurrences)

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Molech (16 Occurrences)
... he practiced, made his son to pass through the fire (2 Kings 21:6). The chief site
of this worship, of which Ahaz and Manasseh were the promoters, was Topheth ...
/m/molech.htm - 24k

Promote (21 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace. (Root in WEB NIV). ...
/p/promote.htm - 12k

Promotes (4 Occurrences)

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Moloch (2 Occurrences)
... he practiced, made his son to pass through the fire (2 Kings 21:6). The chief site
of this worship, of which Ahaz and Manasseh were the promoters, was Topheth ...
/m/moloch.htm - 21k

Plot (53 Occurrences)
... (Selah.) (See RSV). Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot
evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. (WEB NIV). ...
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Deceit (160 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of
those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. ...
/d/deceit.htm - 35k

Old (3966 Occurrences)
... was thou that sinned, the evil is not fallen on thee alone, but upon all of us that
come of thee." John Franklin Genung (EDITORIAL NOTE.-The promoters of the ...
/o/old.htm - 101k

Testament (13 Occurrences)
... was thou that sinned, the evil is not fallen on thee alone, but upon all of us that
come of thee." John Franklin Genung (EDITORIAL NOTE.-The promoters of the ...
/t/testament.htm - 101k

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