The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

the god being worshipped. After the outpouring to the god, the worshippers partook of the drink. The drink ceremony was typically called an oblation. One can see in this description the power of the sacrament of holy communion committed to the church to remember the work of the Lord Jesus who redeemed us from darkness and death. Paul, concerned about the new churches of the Lord misunderstanding the rite of communion and its purposes as transferred from heathenism to the New Creation, chastened them for their misappropriation of the rite. He warned them against seeing its execution as a mere overlay of the pagan rituals they had enjoyed. For them to do so was to commune with demons instead of Christ. See 1 Corinthians 10:16. Look also at Matthew 26:26–29; Mark 14:22–25; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:24. 303. Communications—Originally, the word meant to inform; that is, form something within a person by imparting, putting a part of something in them. Today the word has come to collectively mean the avenue by which information and knowledge are conveyed; consists of information, dissemination, education, impartation, and revelation of truth. It is the distribution of facts or details important to the operation and security of a body, force, or group. It encompasses the transmission of thoughts, ideas, and feelings of its individuals and the whole assembly. Luke 24:17; 1 Corinthians 15:33. 304. Competence—A) Equipped, thoroughly furnished. B) Sufficient possession of required and essential qualities, skills (know-how), and abilities to function as a worker who properly develops the pertinent capacities to perform in an office or professional position. The word pertains to the potential and effectiveness of Christ’s ministers. 2 Timothy 3:17. 305. Computer—A) In prophetic contexts, computers speak to modern technology, sophisticated work force, artificial intelligence, and electronic information processing. B) A man-made (worldly spirit inspired) brainpower of modern speed of thought and processing. In prophetic contexts and for symbolic purposes the computer represents the same spirit of arrogance as the Titanic represented to its creators because it is elevated to the station of deity, and seeks to place with artificial intelligence. 306. Conclave—A session where the ecclesiastical officials of the church lock themselves in to deliberate, pray, and vote on the replacement to their highest office. See Acts 1:13. Amos 3:7’s use of the secrets the Lord shares with His

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