Engaging
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Definition and Context:
In a biblical context, "engaging" refers to the act of actively participating or involving oneself in activities, relationships, or spiritual practices. It implies a commitment or dedication to a cause, person, or belief system. Engaging can be seen in various aspects of life, including worship, community, and personal relationships, as depicted in the Scriptures.

Engaging with God:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of engaging with God through prayer, worship, and obedience. In James 4:8 , it is written, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." This verse highlights the reciprocal nature of engaging with the Divine, where human initiative is met with divine response. Engaging with God requires a heart that seeks Him earnestly and a life that reflects His commandments.

Engaging in Worship:
Worship is a primary means of engaging with God. In John 4:24 , Jesus states, "God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." This indicates that true engagement in worship involves sincerity and alignment with God's truth. Worship is not merely a ritual but an active participation in acknowledging God's sovereignty and grace.

Engaging with the Community:
The early church provides a model for engaging with the community of believers. Acts 2:42 describes the early Christians: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This engagement fostered unity and growth within the body of Christ. Believers are encouraged to actively participate in the life of the church, supporting one another and working together for the common good.

Engaging in Service:
Service is a vital aspect of Christian engagement. Galatians 5:13 exhorts, "For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love." Engaging in service reflects Christ's example and fulfills the command to love one's neighbor. It involves using one's gifts and resources to meet the needs of others, thereby glorifying God.

Engaging in Spiritual Warfare:
The Bible also speaks of engaging in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:11 instructs believers to "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This engagement requires vigilance, prayer, and reliance on God's strength to overcome spiritual challenges and temptations.

Engaging in Relationships:
Engagement in relationships is a recurring theme in Scripture. Proverbs 27:17 states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." This highlights the importance of mutual edification and accountability in relationships. Engaging with others in a godly manner involves love, respect, and encouragement, fostering growth and harmony.

Engaging with Scripture:
The Bible encourages believers to engage with Scripture as a source of wisdom and guidance. Psalm 119:105 declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Engaging with God's Word involves regular reading, meditation, and application, allowing it to shape one's thoughts and actions.

Conclusion:
Engaging in the biblical sense encompasses a wide range of activities and relationships, all aimed at deepening one's faith and reflecting God's love and truth in the world. Through active participation in worship, community, service, and personal relationships, believers are called to live out their faith in a manner that honors God and edifies others.
Topical Bible Verses
1 Timothy 1:8-10
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Encage.

2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engage.

3. (a.) Tending to draw the attention or affections; attractive; as, engaging manners or address.

Greek
733. arsenokoites -- a sodomite
... a sodomite. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: arsenokoites Phonetic
Spelling: (ar-sen-ok-oy'-tace) Short Definition: a male engaging in same ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/733.htm - 6k

4205. pornos -- a fornicator
... 4205 (from , "to sell off") -- properly, a male prostitute. 4205 () is ", 'a male
prostitute' (so Xen., etc.); , " ie anyone engaging in sexual immorality. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4205.htm - 7k

2478. ischuros -- strong, mighty
... powerful, vehement, sure. Cognate: 2478 (an adjective, derived from 2479,
"engaging, combative strength") -- , For the believer ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2478.htm - 8k

1765. enischuo -- to strengthen
... 1765 (from 1722 "in," which intensifies 2480 , "engaging, assaulting strength")
-- properly, being strong enough to face (). [In ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1765.htm - 7k

Library

Engaging Rooms Ahead.
... Engaging Rooms Ahead. Mr. Sankey and myself"going about and preaching
the gospel, is nothing new. You will find them away back ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/engaging rooms ahead.htm

Covenanting Recommended by the Practice of the New Testament ...
... devout performances of the duty, then, present a reason for discharging it, strong
in proportion to the force of every warrant which they had for engaging in it ...
/.../the ordinance of covenanting/chapter xiv covenanting recommended by.htm

Introduction.
... What the word of God unfolds concerning it, is addressed to the most resolute
consideration of all, and is capable of engaging the most extensive and prolonged ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/introduction.htm

Felicitous Phrases
... aggressive, envious, and arrogant. agreeable, engaging, and delightful. ... compact,
determinate, and engaging. conceited, commonplace, and uninspiring. ...
/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section iii felicitous phrases.htm

The Adventures of Saint David of Wales.
... Rice, he proceeded towards the up-rising of the sun, visiting many of the courts
of the first monarchs of Europe, attending many tournaments, engaging in many ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter ten the adventures of.htm

Two Philosophers are Converted to the Faith by the Simplicity of ...
... The less serious of those who knew the confessor, raised a laugh [1119] at his expense
for engaging in such an undertaking; but the more thoughtful felt ...
/.../chapter xviii two philosophers are converted.htm

Colossians iii. 17
... Now at this very time public matters are engaging the thoughts of a great many persons
all over the kingdom: and are not only engaging their thoughts, but are ...
/.../arnold/the christian life/lecture xxxix colossians iii 17.htm

Prefatory Notice
... he despised flashy oratory, but his expressions were clear and powerful; so convincing
the understanding, so entering into the soul, so engaging the affections ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/baxter/the saints everlasting rest/prefatory notice.htm

A New Agency Needed
... As a long absence from China appeared inevitable, the next question was how best
to serve China while in England, and this led to my engaging for several years ...
//christianbookshelf.org/taylor/a retrospect/chapter xviii a new agency.htm

Covenanting Performed in Former Ages with Approbation from Above.
... And the overflowing with righteousness adverted to, would appear to have been the
exercises of engaging in Covenanting under Ezra and under Nehemiah, and the ...
/.../the ordinance of covenanting/chapter xii covenanting performed in.htm

Thesaurus
Engaging (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Engage. 3. (a.) Tending to draw the attention or affections;
attractive; as, engaging manners or address. ...Engaging (3 Occurrences). ...
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Engannim (3 Occurrences)

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Jephthah (26 Occurrences)
... The people obeyed his summons, and "the spirit of the Lord came upon him." Before
engaging in war he vowed that if successful he would offer as a "burnt ...
/j/jephthah.htm - 20k

Warfare (18 Occurrences)
... Upon occasion the king addressed the host before engaging the enemy (2 Chronicles
20:20-22, where Jehoshaphat also had singers to go before the army into battle ...
/w/warfare.htm - 34k

Revelry (8 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The act of engaging in a revel; noisy festivity;
reveling. Multi-Version Concordance Revelry (8 Occurrences). ...
/r/revelry.htm - 8k

Riotous (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton;
unrestrained; luxurious. 2. (a.) Partaking of the nature ...
/r/riotous.htm - 9k

Engageth (1 Occurrence)

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Dear (120 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious. 4. (superl.) Hence,
close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention. ...
/d/dear.htm - 37k

Purposed (44 Occurrences)
... Acts 18:27 And when he purposed to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples
engaging them to receive him, who, being come, contributed much to those ...
/p/purposed.htm - 20k

Congregation (347 Occurrences)
... sound of two silver trumpets, and they met at the door of the tabernacle (Numbers
10:3). These assemblies were convened for the purpose of engaging in solemn ...
/c/congregation.htm - 48k

Resources
If angels and demons can't die, what is the point of their engaging in battle? | GotQuestions.org

What is the Queen James Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about fornication? | GotQuestions.org

Engaging: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Concordance
Engaging (3 Occurrences)

Acts 18:27
And when he purposed to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples engaging them to receive him, who, being come, contributed much to those who believed through grace.
(DBY)

Revelation 12:7
And war broke out in Heaven, Michael and his angels engaging in battle with the Dragon.
(WEY)

Ezekiel 23:3
and they played the prostitute in Egypt; they played the prostitute in their youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there was handled the bosom of their virginity.
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