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Absolved (4 Occurrences)Matthew 15:6
he shall be absolved from honouring his father'; and so you have abrogated God's Word for the sake of your tradition.
(WEY)
Luke 18:14
"I tell you that this man went home more thoroughly absolved from guilt than the other; for every one who uplifts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be uplifted."
(WEY)
Acts 13:39
and in Him every believer is absolved from all offences, from which you could not be absolved under the Law of Moses.
(WEY)
Romans 6:7
for he who has paid the penalty of death stands absolved from his sin.
(WEY)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Absolve.
Library
Whether a Man Can be Absolved from one Excommunication Without ...
... OF ABSOLUTION FROM EXCOMMUNICATION (THREE ARTICLES) Whether a man can be absolved
from one excommunication without being absolved from all? ...
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Whether Anyone Can be Absolved against his Will?
... OF ABSOLUTION FROM EXCOMMUNICATION (THREE ARTICLES) Whether anyone can be
absolved against his will? ... Therefore he cannot be absolved. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether anyone can be absolved.htm
Whether a Penitent, at the Point of Death, Can be Absolved by any ...
... Whether a penitent, at the point of death, can be absolved by any priest?
Objection 1: It would seem that a penitent, at the point ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a penitent at the.htm
Blessed be He who was Baptized that He Might Baptize You, that Ye ...
... Hymn VI. Blessed be He Who was baptized that He might baptize you, that
ye should be absolved from your offences. (Resp."Blessed ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn vi blessed be he.htm
Why Death, the Punishment of Sin, is not Withheld from those who ...
... Book XIII. Chapter 4."Why Death, the Punishment of Sin, is Not Withheld from
Those Who by the Grace of Regeneration are Absolved from Sin. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 4 why death the punishment.htm
Whether any Priest Can Absolve his Subject from Excommunication?
... For he should not be absolved except by the person who excommunicated him, even
though he be not subject to him, unless, by reason of the difficulty of ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether any priest can absolve.htm
Of Absolution from Excommunication (Three Articles)
... (1) Whether any priest can absolve his subject from excommunication? (2) Whether
a man can be absolved from excommunication against his will? ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/of absolution from excommunication three.htm
Whether the Form of this Sacrament Is: "I Absolve Thee"?
... Objection 5: Further, some explain this form by stating that when they say: "I absolve
thee," they mean "I declare you to be absolved." But neither can this be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the form of this.htm
Whether a Priest Can Remit Sin as to the Punishment?
... faith and contrition, previous to Baptism; but when, afterwards, he actually receives
Baptism, his grace is increased, and he is entirely absolved from the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a priest can remit.htm
Whether the Authority of a Prelate is Required for Commutation or ...
... Now by entering religion one is absolved from the vows he made in the world, even
from the vow of making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land [*Cap. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the authority of a.htm
Thesaurus
Absolved (4 Occurrences)...Absolved (4 Occurrences). Matthew 15:6 he shall be
absolved from honouring his father';
and so you have abrogated God's Word for the sake of your tradition.
.../a/absolved.htm - 7kAbsolution
... 4. (n.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication.
5. (n.) The form of words by which a penitent is absolved. ...
/a/absolution.htm - 8k
Offences (21 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY). Acts 13:39 and in Him every believer is absolved from all offences, from
which you could not be absolved under the Law of Moses. (WEY). ...
/o/offences.htm - 12k
Believer (15 Occurrences)
... Do you believe this?" (WEY). Acts 13:39 and in Him every believer is absolved from
all offences, from which you could not be absolved under the Law of Moses. ...
/b/believer.htm - 11k
Quit (12 Occurrences)
... See Guitguit. 2. (v.) Released from obligation, charge, penalty, etc.;
free; clear; absolved; acquitted. 3. (imp. & pp) of Quit. ...
/q/quit.htm - 13k
Uplifts (2 Occurrences)
... Luke 18:14 "I tell you that this man went home more thoroughly absolved from guilt
than the other; for every one who uplifts himself will be humbled, but he ...
/u/uplifts.htm - 6k
Uplifted (26 Occurrences)
... Luke 18:14 "I tell you that this man went home more thoroughly absolved from guilt
than the other; for every one who uplifts himself will be humbled, but he ...
/u/uplifted.htm - 14k
God's (602 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 15:6 he shall be absolved from honouring his father'; and so you
have abrogated God's Word for the sake of your tradition. (WEY). ...
/g/god's.htm - 33k
Thoroughly (48 Occurrences)
... Luke 18:14 "I tell you that this man went home more thoroughly absolved from guilt
than the other; for every one who uplifts himself will be humbled, but he ...
/t/thoroughly.htm - 20k
Penalty (20 Occurrences)
... their error. (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Romans 6:7 for he who has paid the penalty
of death stands absolved from his sin. (WEY). Galatians ...
/p/penalty.htm - 12k
Topical Encyclopedia
Definition: The term "absolved" refers to the act of being freed from guilt, blame, or responsibility, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. In biblical terms, it often relates to the forgiveness of sins and the removal of guilt through divine intervention or priestly mediation.
Biblical Context: The concept of absolution is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where it is closely associated with God's forgiveness and the sacrificial system established in the Old Testament. The idea of being absolved is central to the understanding of atonement and redemption.
Old Testament: In the Old Testament, the sacrificial system was a means by which the Israelites could be absolved of their sins. The Day of Atonement, as described in
Leviticus 16, was a significant event where the high priest would make atonement for the people, symbolically transferring their sins onto a scapegoat, which was then sent into the wilderness. This ritual was a form of absolution, providing a temporary covering for sin.
Leviticus 16:30 (BSB): "because on this day atonement will be made for you to cleanse you, and you will be clean from all your sins before the LORD."
New Testament: In the New Testament, the concept of absolution is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, believers are offered complete forgiveness and absolution from sin. The sacrificial system of the Old Testament is seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice.
Ephesians 1:7 (BSB): "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace."
1 John 1:9 (BSB): "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Theological Significance: Absolution in the Christian faith is not merely a legal declaration but involves a relational restoration with God. It is an act of divine grace, where God not only forgives but also cleanses and renews the believer. This is made possible through faith in Jesus Christ, who is seen as the mediator of the new covenant.
Role of Confession and Repentance: Confession and repentance are integral to the process of being absolved. The Bible emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's sins and turning away from them as a prerequisite for receiving God's forgiveness.
James 5:16 (BSB): "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail."
Absolution in Church Practice: In various Christian traditions, the practice of confession and absolution is formalized through sacraments or rites. For instance, in the Roman Catholic Church, the sacrament of penance involves confession to a priest, who then pronounces absolution. In Protestant traditions, absolution may be declared by a minister or experienced personally through prayer and repentance.
Conclusion: The concept of being absolved is a profound aspect of the biblical message of salvation, emphasizing God's mercy and the transformative power of forgiveness. Through Christ, believers are offered a new beginning, free from the burden of sin.
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