Propitiation (ἱλάσκομαι) refers to the act of appeasing or satisfying an offended party, thereby restoring a relationship. The term is derived from the root ἵλεως (hileōs), meaning "satisfaction" or “to make favorable,” and emphasizes the appeasement of anger as well as the restoration of harmony. I
Sharing in Common in the Body of The Christ and in the Blood of ChristProclaiming the Death of Our Lord.“For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” – 1 Corinthians 11:26.Partaking in a Worthy Manner.“Whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup
The word “possession” (περιποίησις) describes the concept of preserving for oneself; it refers to one’s personal property. It is rooted in the concept of what one is doing or making. Possession is not equivalent to acquiring (κτάομαι), such as one who purchases citizenship (Acts 22:28) or obtaining
The Tribulation Period is a seven-year time on earth during which the wrath of God is poured out upon men on the earth. The first three and a half years of the Tribulation are judgment on the dispensation of Law, referred to as Jacob’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7). The latter three and a half years are j
Dialect (διάλεκτος) refers to a specific variety of a spoken language that is characteristic of a particular group of speakers. Dialects are distinguished by unique features in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, resulting in localized or group-specific variations within a broader linguistic sys
The word pious (ὁσιότητι) is often translated as “holy”. However, in the original Greek, it actually expresses holiness in action. It describes a person who demonstrates their faith through worship, moral behavior, and adherence to spiritual practices.As an apostle, Paul determined that men should w
Philosophy can be traced back to the Greek word φιλοσοφία (philosophia), which is derived from the Greek words “philos” (fondness) and “sophia” (wisdom). Philosophy is the fondness of wisdom through the rational, systematic, and abstract consideration of reality as a fundamental measurement of human
The Greek term praus (πραΰς) means, “to have an objectivity of mind”. It emphasizes an inward disposition rather than an outward expression of feeling or appearance. This term reflects a tameness of spirit by which one accepts God’s dealings with the individual as good, thereby sustaining an objecti
When death lies at the door, waiting to enter, our lives are often thrown into turmoil. Whether because of medical conditions, injuries, sickness, or disabilities, when the possibility of death is staring us down it can be very intimidating. In 2 Corinthians 1:9-10, Paul recounts a time in Asia when
The term Marking Off the Bounds (προορίζω) is often translated as “predestined”; however, it does not convey the concept of being determined or ordained in advance. Marking Off the Bounds (προορίζω) is derived from a combination of “boundaries” or “region” (as in Matthew 4:13) and the preposition “b
The Greek word αἴρω (airo) means "to lift up" or "to bear." It is commonly used in reference to picking up various objects, such as beds, baskets, fish, money, and even people. The act of lifting up inherently involves bearing the weight of the object. Beyond its literal usage, αἴρω is also employed
The term “appear” (ὀπτάνομαι, optanomai) is derived from a verb meaning "to be seen with discernment" or "to appear." It frequently describes an event where someone or something is visually perceived. The term highlights not only significant visibility or manifestation but also the mental process of
While in prison and facing the death penalty for speaking the Gospel of the resurrected Christ, Paul received support from the assembly in Philippi. After Paul left Macedonia, the Philippi assembly was the only one that continually sent aid to him. However, rather than asking for more, Paul’s respon
Godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6). Those who devote themselves to another teaching that is contrary to the healthy words of our Lord seek to deceive the saints by teaching that financial gain is a means of godliness (1 Timothy 6:3). This false teaching has gone by many names o
The word hatred (στυγητός) denotes a despicable or loathsome attitude. This stand in contrasts with indifference (μισέω), which conveys the concept of not caring about the well-being of others unless it benefits you. Hate is a type of attitude likened to how a storm makes the sky appear in the dista
Happy (μακάριος) means “to be happy”. It is an attitude of enjoyment and pleasure arising from a sense of well-being and contentment.In most English translations, the word “blessed” is used to translate μακάριος (happy). However, the English word “blessed” carries the meaning of receiving Divine fav
The term conviction (ἔλεγχος) denotes the process of exposing or proving something. It involves reproof, which differs from rebuke. Rebuke is stronger and more confrontational, whereas conviction is delivered with the intent of constructive improvement. Conviction provides evidence to support a clai
The term regret (μεταμέλομαι) conveys to feel sorry or remorse concerning a previous action. It is not equivalent to repent (μετάνοια), which means to “to change the mind”. The verb μεταμέλομαι (metamelomia) is derived from the prefix μετά (meta, "after" or "change") and the verb μέλω (melo, "to be
For our citizenship exists in heavens, out from which also we eagerly await a Savior, Lord Jesus Christ – Philippians 3:20.Citizenship (πολίτευμα) originates from the Greek word πολίτης (polítēs), meaning “citizen.” The suffix -μα (-ma) indicates an act, condition, or result associated with the root
Although often translated as “lust,” epithumia (ἐπιθυμία) means “a strong desire”. The English word “lust” specific refers to desires perceived primarily as sexual in nature. However, epithumia (ἐπιθυμία) is much wider in its meaning, encompassing strong desire that may be either good or evil. Thus,
