Bible Concordance: Exclusion

Apostolic Sanction to this Exclusion of Heretics from the Use of ...
... Chapter XVI."Apostolic Sanction to This Exclusion of Heretics from the Use of the
Scriptures Heretics, According to the Apostle, are Not to Be Disputed With ...
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The Exclusion of Boasting.
... A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 17."The Exclusion of Boasting.
Accordingly he says, "Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? ...
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Parables of the Mustard-Seed, and of the Leaven Transition to the ...
... Chapter XXX."Parables of the Mustard-Seed, and of the Leaven Transition to the Solemn
Exclusion Which Will Ensue When the Master of the House Has Shut the ...
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Of the Three Perturbations, which the Stoics Admitted in the Soul ...
... Chapter 8."Of the Three Perturbations, Which the Stoics Admitted in the Soul of
the Wise Man to the Exclusion of Grief or Sadness, Which the Manly Mind Ought ...
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The Errors of the Arians are Mentioned in the Nicene Definition of ...
... Exclusion from the Senate was simply effected by omitting a senator's name from
the new list, and senators so "unseated" were called prÃ¦teriti, since their ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xviii the errors of.htm

The Connection Between the Seventh and the Eighth Chapters
... The emphasis of the conclusion lies in these words: "Who are in Christ Jesus, who
walk, not after the flesh, but after the Spirit," to the exclusion of those ...
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Appendix: Polemical Fragments
... The source of all heresies is the exclusion of some of these truths; and the source
of all the objections which the heretics make against us is the ignorance ...
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On the Power of the Church in Administering Justice, or on ...
... after the church has exercised the necessary patience towards him, she must proceed
to punishment; which is excommunication, that is, the exclusion of the ...
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Trial Mission of the Apostles in Galilee. (Luke, ix. ; Matt. , X. ...
... (2.) Instructions to the Missionaries."Reasons for the Exclusion of the
Samaritans and Heathen. (Matt., x., 5-6; Luke, ix., 1, &c.). ...
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Conclusion
... A single phase of God's Truth has so impressed this man or that he has concentrated
his attention upon it, almost to the exclusion of everything else. ...
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Thesaurus

Exclusion (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (n.) The act of expelling or ejecting a fetus or an egg from the womb. 3. (n.)
Thing emitted. Multi-Version Concordance Exclusion (1 Occurrence). ...
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Excommunication
... censure whereby the person against whom it is pronounced is, for the time, cast
out of the communication of the church; exclusion from fellowship in things ...
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Exclusive (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (a.) Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or
enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive bars ...
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Appropriate (19 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To take to one's self in exclusion of others; to claim or use as by an
exclusive right; as, let no man appropriate the use of a common benefit. ...
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Sojourner (81 Occurrences)
... Circumstances II. THE TOSHABH III. THE NOKHRI OR BEN NEKHAR 1. Marriage
2. Exclusion of Some Races from the Assembly IV. THE ZAR ...
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Stranger (152 Occurrences)
... Circumstances II. THE TOSHABH III. THE NOKHRI OR BEN NEKHAR 1. Marriage
2. Exclusion of Some Races from the Assembly IV. THE ZAR ...
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Leaven (24 Occurrences)
... A natural reason for the prohibition, like that of the similar exclusion of honey,
is sought on the ground that fermentation implied a process of corruption. ...
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Genealogy (29 Occurrences)
... With the rigid exclusion of all foreign intermixtures by the leaders of the Restoration
(Ezra 10 Nehemiah 10:30; Nehemiah 13:23-31), the genealogical interest ...
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Wholly (67 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) In a whole or complete manner; entirely; completely; perfectly. 2. (adv.)
To the exclusion of other things; totally; fully. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Worldly-minded (1 Occurrence)
... interests; mindful of the affairs of the present life, and forgetful of those of
the future; loving and pursuing this world's goods, to the exclusion of piety ...
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Topical Encyclopedia

Exclusion, in a biblical context, refers to the act of being left out or separated from a group, community, or fellowship, often due to sin, disobedience, or unbelief. This concept is evident throughout Scripture, where exclusion serves as both a consequence of actions and a means of maintaining the purity and holiness of God's people.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, exclusion is often seen in the context of the Israelite community. The Law of Moses provided specific guidelines for maintaining the holiness of the community, and those who violated these laws could be excluded. For example, in Leviticus 13-14, individuals with leprosy were required to live outside the camp until they were declared clean by the priest. This exclusion was not only for health reasons but also symbolized the separation from the holiness of God’s people.

Another significant instance of exclusion is found in the account of Achan in Joshua 7. Achan's sin of taking forbidden items during the conquest of Jericho led to his exclusion and execution, demonstrating the seriousness of disobedience and its impact on the entire community.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, exclusion takes on a more spiritual dimension. Jesus speaks of exclusion in terms of the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 7:21-23 (BSB), Jesus warns that not everyone who calls Him "Lord" will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do the will of the Father. This highlights the exclusion of those who profess faith but do not live in obedience to God’s commands.

The Apostle Paul addresses exclusion within the church community in 1 Corinthians 5. He instructs the Corinthian church to exclude a member living in blatant sin, stating, "Hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord" (1 Corinthians 5:5, BSB). This exclusion serves both as a disciplinary measure and a means of preserving the church's purity.

Eternal Exclusion

The Bible also speaks of eternal exclusion from God's presence as a consequence of unbelief and rejection of the Gospel. In Matthew 25:41 (BSB), Jesus describes the final judgment, where He will say to those on His left, "Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels." This eternal exclusion is the ultimate separation from God, reserved for those who do not accept Christ as Savior.

Inclusion through Christ

While exclusion is a reality for those who reject God, the Bible also emphasizes the inclusivity of the Gospel. Through Jesus Christ, all people, regardless of their past, are invited to become part of God's family. Ephesians 2:12-13 (BSB) states, "Remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ."

Thus, while exclusion is a significant biblical theme, the overarching narrative of Scripture is one of redemption and inclusion through faith in Jesus Christ.

Resources

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