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Assurance is the confident certainty that we belong to Christ and possess eternal salvation through faith in His finished work.

Assyria was an ancient superpower that God used to judge Israel and Judah, yet ultimately demonstrated His sovereign control over all nations and kingdoms.

Astrology—reading destiny through stars and planets—is consistently discouraged in Scripture as incompatible with trust in God's sovereign providence and guidance.

The Bible reveals God's creative majesty through the heavens, inviting us to worship the Creator while responsibly studying His celestial works.

Asuppim was a gatehouse or storehouse in Solomon's temple, mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles as part of the temple's architectural layout and administrative structure.

Asyncritus was an early Christian leader in Rome whom Paul greeted as part of a household church, representing the vibrant yet often invisible foundation of first-century Christian community.

Atad was a threshing floor east of the Jordan River where Jacob's funeral procession stopped to mourn before his burial in Canaan.

Atarah was the wife of Jerahmeel and mother of Onam, remembered in Israel's genealogies as part of God's covenant lineage.

Ataroth was an ancient Israelite city east of the Jordan River, mentioned in Scripture as a possession of the tribe of Gad and later as a location significant to Israel's territorial inheritance.

Ater was a gatekeeper and likely a temple servant whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership.

Athach was a town in Judah where David sent spoils of war, demonstrating his strategic generosity and covenant faithfulness to his people.

Athaiah was a leader among the returned exiles who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity, representing the faithful remnant God preserved.

Athaliah was a ruthless queen of Judah who murdered her own grandchildren to seize power, yet God preserved a remnant through hidden protection.

Atheism is the rejection of belief in God, addressed in Scripture as spiritual blindness that God's Word and creation clearly refute.

Athens, the ancient capital of Greece, was where the Apostle Paul encountered Greek philosophy and preached the Gospel to seekers at the Areopagus.

Athlai was an Israelite who divorced his foreign wife during Ezra's spiritual reformation, demonstrating commitment to covenant obedience.

Atoms of Matter

Though Scripture does not use the word "atoms," the Bible reveals God's sovereign design and sustenance of all matter, inviting us to marvel at His infinite power.

Atonement is Christ's sacrificial death that reconciles sinners to God, removing the barrier of sin through His blood shed once for all.

The atonement is Christ's sacrificial death that reconciles sinful humanity to a holy God, accomplished once for all through His blood shed on the cross.

Atonement, the Day Of

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) was Israel's holiest day, when the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to make annual sacrifice for the nation's sins.

Atonement, Under the Law

The Mosaic Law provided sacrificial systems—including burnt offerings, sin offerings, and the Day of Atonement—to temporarily cover God's people's sins until Christ's perfect, final sacrifice.

Spiritual atrophy occurs when believers neglect their faith, allowing their connection with God to weaken through disuse and disobedience.

Attai was a mighty man of valor who joined David's army at Ziklag, demonstrating loyalty and courage during David's wilderness years.

Attalia was an ancient port city in Pamphylia where Paul and Barnabas departed on their first missionary journey, marking a significant moment in early church expansion.

While the Bible doesn't address modern legal representation, it provides wisdom for seeking counsel, pursuing justice, and advocating for the vulnerable.

Augustus Caesar was the first Roman Emperor during whose reign Jesus Christ was born, establishing a historical anchor for the Gospel account.

Ava is a minor biblical location mentioned in connection with Israelite exile, representing God's sovereignty over nations and His people's restoration.

Avarice is the insatiable desire for wealth and possessions that displaces God from the center of our hearts and contradicts the generosity of the gospel.

Aven was an ancient Israelite city associated with idolatry and spiritual decline, representing the consequences of abandoning God's covenant faithfulness.

Avenger of Blood

The avenger of blood was a designated protector in ancient Israel who executed justice for murder, preventing endless cycles of revenge and maintaining God's order.

The Avim were an ancient people displaced by the Avites in Canaan, representing God's sovereignty over nations and territorial promises to His people.

The Avites were a pagan people who settled in Samaria after the Assyrian exile, later worshipping both the Lord and their own gods.

Avith was an ancient city in Edom, serving as a royal residence during the early Edomite kingdom under King Hadad.

An awl is a small, pointed tool used for piercing holes in leather and wood, appearing in Scripture as a symbol of servitude and covenant commitment.

The ax in Scripture symbolizes God's judgment and the necessity of removing what hinders our spiritual growth and fruitfulness.

An axletree is the rod or shaft connecting the two wheels of a vehicle, essential for mobility and stability in biblical times.

Azal is a location mentioned only in Zechariah's prophecy, marking the eastern boundary of the Mount of Olives during the end-times earthquake.

Azaliah was the father of Shaphan, a scribe who served King Josiah during Judah's spiritual reformation in the seventh century BC.

Azaniah was a Levite who sealed the covenant of Nehemiah, representing the spiritual leadership's commitment to God's law and restoration.

Azareel was a mighty warrior and skilled musician who served King David, representing faithful leadership and multi-gifted service in God's kingdom.

Azariah was a faithful Jewish youth in Babylon who, along with his companions, chose to honor God rather than compromise his convictions under pressure.

Azaz was a Reubenite leader whose name appears in genealogical records, representing the faithful tribes of Israel's wilderness wandering.

Azazel appears in Leviticus as the wilderness destination for the scapegoat, symbolizing God's complete removal of Israel's sins through substitutionary sacrifice.

Azaziah was a Levite musician and gatekeeper in King David's temple worship, known for his faithful service in God's house.

Azbuk was a Hebrew scribe and official who served under King Josiah during Judah's spiritual reformation in the seventh century BC.

Azekah was a fortified city in Judah where God demonstrated His power through supernatural intervention during King David's conflict with the Philistines.

Azel was a descendant of King Saul mentioned in genealogies, representing the ongoing lineage of Israel's first king and God's faithfulness to His purposes.

Azem was a Levite who sealed the covenant renewal under Nehemiah, representing the spiritual leaders' commitment to God's law and restoration.

Azgad was a leading Jewish family whose descendants returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership.

Aziel was a Levite musician and gatekeeper appointed by King David to serve in the tabernacle worship, representing faithful service in God's house.