Today - koorios In the Greek: κυριος Pronunciation (Erasmian): koo - ree - ohs Definition/approximate English equivalent: lord, Lord, master, sir. Example of its use: John 1:23 ἔφη: ἐγὼ φωνὴ βοῶντος ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ: εὐθύνατε τὴν ὁδὸν κυρίου, καθὼς εἶπεν Ἡσαί̈ας ὁ προφήτης. Notes: Here, the word takes on the genitive singular form and is … Continue reading Greek Word: κυριος
Month: June 2019
Quote #8
The following is a partially summarized story originally told by Alistair Begg: Many who claim to be Christians fail to see the uniqueness of the gospel of the Scriptures! The death, burial and resurrection of Christ, is not central to their belief system. Alistair Begg illustrated this in a powerful way by relating a story … Continue reading Quote #8
Quote #7
We know but little of true Christianity, if we do not feel a deep concern about the souls of unconverted people. A lazy indifference about the spiritual state of others, may doubtless, save as much trouble. To care nothing whether our neighbors are going to heaven or hell, is no doubt, the way of the … Continue reading Quote #7
Greek Word: κοινωνος
Today - koinonos In the Greek: κοινωνος Pronunciation (Erasmian): koy - no - nos Definition/approximate English equivalent: companion, partner, sharer. Example of its use: 1 Corinthians 10:18 (Tischendorf): βλέπετε τὸν Ἰσραὴλ κατὰ σάρκα: οὐχ οἱ ἐσθίοντες τὰς θυσίας κοινωνοὶ τοῦ θυσιαστηρίου εἰσίν; Notes: Here, the word takes on the nominative plural form. Remember that nominative … Continue reading Greek Word: κοινωνος
Quote # 6
Today's quote comes from the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. Specifically, it is from the section "The Holy Scriptures", seventh paragraph (or 1.7 in some copies). Some things in Scripture are clearer than others, and some people understand the teachings more clearly than others. However, the things that must be known, believed, and obeyed for … Continue reading Quote # 6
Monergist Gratia 