The term translated as “trance” (ἔκστασις, ekstasis) in Acts 11:5 derives from the verb ἐξίστημι (existēmi), meaning “to stand outside.” The prefix ἐκ- (ek-) signifies “out from,” while στάσις (stasis) pertains to “standing.” Consequently, ἔκστασις literally denotes “standing outside oneself,” sugge
Memory VerseWhen I was an inarticulate babbler, I spoke as an inarticulate babbler, I framed the mind as an inarticulate babbler, I reasoned as an inarticulate babbler. When I become a man, I rendered ineffective the things of the inarticulate babbler (1 Corinthians 13:11). An inarticulate babbler r
The fourth DispensationFollowing the division of human languages and the continents, God chose Abram and bestowed upon him a promise of land and prosperity (Genesis 15:18-21). Abram originated from Ur, a city in the land of the Chaldeans (Genesis 15:7). God directed him to depart from his country an
Memory VerseFor I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone among you, do not think of yourselves more highly than is necessary to think, but to think with the purpose of being sober, each according to the measure of faith that God has apportioned (Romans 12:3). We are instructed not to frame
Memory VerseFor those who are according to the flesh, frame the mind on the things of the flesh. But the ones according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit (Romans 8:5). The frame of mind shapes our perception of ourselves and the world around us. It establishes boundaries around our opinion of
Memory VerseFor the grace of God has appeared to save all men, child-training us in order that we should deny ungodliness and worldly strong desires, living soberly and righteously and godly in this present age (Titus 2:11–12).God’s grace is His attitude whereby He gives a benefit without considerat
Memory VerseI can do all things in Christ Who strengthens me—Philippians 4:13. Learning to be content in life is beneficial. Paul learned to be content both in poverty and in wealth; he discovered the secret of being hungry and of having plenty—of experiencing both abundance and need. The world syst
Memory VerseBut you reject worthless even old wives tales and train yourself towards godliness. For the bodily exercise is a little profitable, but the godliness is profitable towards all, having promise concerning life, now and in the one to come—1 Timothy 4:7-8“Worthless” refers to that which is o
Memory VerseAnd now you intuitively know what is restraining so that he is revealed in his time. For the mystery of the lawlessness is already at work, only the One Who restrains until now, He will up to the point He is out of the way, and then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus w
Memory VerseBehold, I say to you a mystery. Not all of us will be caused to sleep, but we all will be changed in a moment, in twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound and the dead will rise incorruptible and we will all be changed—1 Corinthians 15:51-52Our happy hope—the
The Greek word ἐλεημοσύνη (eleēmosýnē) is commonly translated as “almsgiving,” “charity,” or “charitable deeds.” However, it is derived from ἔλεος (éleos), meaning “mercy.” The term is often used to denote compassionate giving to the poor or needy, conveying the act of providing relief from the effe
Lalia (λαλιά) refers to the manner in which a person speaks. It is closely related to logos (λόγος), which generally means “word,” though lalia more specifically denotes the characteristics or mannerisms of spoken expression.Peter’s manner of speech exposed him as a follower of the Messiah (Matthew
The verb 'I scandalize' (σκανδαλίζω) conveys the act of committing a shocking offense that outrages a person's moral sensibility. It does not inherently imply that a sin has been committed, although, in context, it may indeed refer to a sinful act that causes a person to be scandalized. In many of o
The Third DispensationThe second dispensation ended when humanity chose to follow evil, rejecting what was good. This mindset also provided an opportunity for fallen angels to use the daughters of men to produce abominations known as the Nephilim—referred to as the Rephaim after the flood—in an atte
The Greek word συγχέω (syncheō) is derived from the preposition σύν (syn), meaning “closely associated with,” and the verb χέω (cheō), which means “to pour out” or “to spill.” Thus, it conveys the idea of “pouring together” or “commingling.” While it is often translated as “bewildered” or “confused”
The Second DispensationAdam and Eve now possess the knowledge of good and evil—a conscience, have been expelled from the garden, and reside in a land that has been cursed because of Adam's sin. When Eve bore her firstborn son, she expressed faith in God's word concerning her seed overcoming Satan (G
The First DispensationAfter renovating the earth to sustain biological life, God created Adam (Genesis 2:7). The earth had been covered with water when Lucifer was judged and lost his position of authority in the government of God (Genesis 1:2; Ezekiel 28:14-16). God then placed Adam within a garden
In John 3, the apostle records a conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews at that time. Nicodemus acknowledges that Jesus must be from God, as no one could perform the works He does unless He were sent by God. Jesus then reveals to Nicodemus that in order to enter the Kingdom of
Defining DispensationThe term dispensation refers to the act of distributing or administering something. It primarily denotes a system of administration, whether in secular governance or within a household. The Greek word for dispensation, οἰκονομία (oikonomia), entered English through a complex ety
Devout (εὐλαβής) signifies a lifestyle of devotion. The word is derived from “well” and “to take or receive,” conveying the idea of someone who “takes hold of” or “receives” things in a careful and respectful manner. It is often used in a religious or moral sense to describe someone who is careful i
