A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Absolve / Absolution. A formal statement of release from guilt and therefore from the consequential punishment; God’s forgiveness of Christians. Absolution usually follows a general confession of sins and is a common element of corporate worship as well as sometimes being given privately. It refers to a formal pronouncement of the forgiveness of sins.
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Anointing / Anoint (with oil). Oil was smeared on the heads of guests by hosts as a sign of welcome and by officials to inaugurate rulers, priests and prophets. In the Bible, people, animals and objects were consecrated, ie set apart for holy purposes, by being anointed with holy oil (‘chrism’), that is by having oil poured or smeared on them. Spiritually, the word anointing is used to mean God’s giving the Holy Spirit to Christians. Through the power (‘anointing’) of the Holy Spirit, Christians are able to accomplish the work God calls them to do. In the Christian church, anointing with oil is used at baptism, confirmation and ordination, as well as sometimes being used with prayers for healing. In these signs the oil is poured, but it was also smeared or rubbed on.
Biblical references include: Exodus 29:7 and Leviticus 21:10 and Psalm 23:5 and Luke 7:46 and Hebrews 1:9 and James 5:14
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A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Begotten (not made) (specifically Jesus). A term that affirms the divinity of Christ, in that he was not made human but took on human form.
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Church (Family). The collective noun for Christians meeting to worship and work together according to God’s will.
A British Sign Language (BSL) translation of Spire. A conical structure on an edifice such as a church or important public building. Two options signed.
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