Unbeliever
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The term 'unbeliever' refers to individuals lacking faith in Christ, appearing six times in 1 and 2 Corinthians to denote unconverted pagans and in other passages to indicate moral resistance to divine authority.
What is the meaning of Unbeliever in the Bible?
The term 'unbeliever' refers to individuals lacking faith in Christ, appearing six times in 1 and 2 Corinthians to denote unconverted pagans and in other passages to indicate moral resistance to divine authority.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this term clarifies the social and theological boundaries Paul established between the early Christian community and the surrounding Gentile population, aiding in the interpretation of his epistles.
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