“To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” (Romans 3:26 KJV) Justifier JUST’IFIER, n. One who justifies; one who vindicates, supports or defends. 1. He who pardons and absolves from guilt and punishment. That he might be just, and the justifier … Continue reading
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas,” (Psalms 46:2 AMP) The end of July, the I.O.C. released its newest update for the birds. This website is updated. The official number of extant (living) bird species is now 10,694, and there are … Continue reading
“That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:” (Hebrews 6:18 KJV) Immutable IMMU’TABLE, a. [L.immutabilis; in and mutabilis.] invariable; unalterable; not capable or susceptible of change. That by two immutable … Continue reading
Lewin’s Honeyeater (Meliphaga lewinii) by W Kwong “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16 KJV) Holy HO’LY, a. 1. Properly, whole, entire or perfect, in a moral sense. Hence, pure in … Continue reading
“The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.” (Ecclesiastes 1:5 KJV) It is He Who sits upon the circuit of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are like grasshoppers; it is He Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out as a tent to … Continue reading
“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” (Exodus 15:11 KJV) Glorious GLO’RIOUS, a. [L. gloriosus. See Glory.] 1. Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God. Exo 15:11. 2. Noble; excellent; renowned; celebrated; illustrious; … Continue reading
“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;” (Deuteronomy 7:9 KJV) Faithful FA’ITHFUL, a. 1. Firm in adherence to the truth and to the duties of religion. Be thou faithful unto death, and … Continue reading
“Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.” (Psalms 93:2 KJV) Everlasting EVERL`ASTING, a. [ever and lasting.] Lasting or enduring for ever; eternal; existing or continuing without end; immortal. The everlasting God, or Jehovah. Gen 21. Everlasting fire; everlasting punishment. Mat 18:25. 1. Perpetual; continuing indefinitely, or during the present state of things. I … Continue reading
“And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;” (2 Samuel 22:2 KJV) Deliverer DELIVERER, n. 1. One who delivers; one who releases or rescues; a preserver. The Lord raised up a deliverer to Israel. Judges 30. 2. One who relates, or communicates. The Dove are perching birds, which along with the pigeons belong to the taxonomic family Columbidae. … Continue reading
Mockingbirds: Versatile Voices in Plain Plumage Dr. James J. S. Johnson Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. (Ecclesiastes 10:20) King Solomon warned us! Some birds … Continue reading
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.” (Isaiah 40:28 KJV) Creator CREATOR, n. [L.] 1. The being or person that creates. Remember thy Creator in the days of thy … Continue reading
AIRPLANE FINGERS ” Then God said, ‘Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens.’” Genesis 1:20 Aerodynamics, the science of flight, is a highly complex science. This is because many complex forces are acting on anything in flight. These … Continue reading
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