Dictionary of Bible Themes A tool for opening a locked door. Used mainly symbolically in Scripture to speak of Jesus Christ's victory over death and his authority over believers, or of the need of deliverance from the imprisonment brought to human nature by sin and the law. Judges 3:23-25Keys for opening doors 1 Chronicles 9:27Luke 3:20; 11:7 John 20:19,26 Acts 5:23 Revelation 3:7 The symbolic use of keys See also As a symbol of Jesus Christ's complete authority Isaiah 22:22Revelation 1:18 As a symbol of Jesus Christ's ultimate victory over death and hell Revelation 20:1-3See also As a symbol of Satan's ultimate defeat Revelation 9:1Matthew 16:19 As a symbol of Jesus Christ's authoritative ministry through his church Isaiah 33:6Usually understood as illustrating how God's forgiveness is made effective through preaching the gospel. See also As a symbol of living faith Matthew 13:52Galatians 3:23 See also Being locked up as a symbol of obstacles to faith Luke 11:52See also 5215 authority5301 dyeing 5344 imprisonment 5375 law 8020 faith |
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