Dictionary.com noun, plural her·e·sies. opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system. the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine. Roman Catholic Church. the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church. any belief or theory that … Continue reading Heresy
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Apostasy
What is apostasy? Dictionary.com a total desertion of or departure from one's religion, principles, party, cause, etc. Etymonline.com late 14c., "renunciation, abandonment or neglect of established religion," from Late Latin apostasia, from later Greek apostasia for earlier apostasis "revolt, defection," literally "a standing off," from apostanai "to stand away" (see apostate (n.)). General (non-religious) sense … Continue reading Apostasy
Greek Verbal Formulas
The following chart gives a convenient one-stop place to compare and contrast the various verbal formulas. Use the following along with the Four-Quad chart to understand verbal formations.See the verbal endings here. aug.stemconnectorverbal endingAorist Activestem+ σα +BAorist Middlestem+ σα + DAorist Passivestem, may change+ θη + BFuture Active+ σ + c.v. +AFuture Middle+ σ + … Continue reading Greek Verbal Formulas
Inclinations of the Heart
Perhaps a better title for this article would be "doing battle with inclinations of the heart". I do want to be clear here that I'm not talking about love or passion but I am talking about those knee-jerk reactions we all have to various situations and people. These flow out of the various experiences we … Continue reading Inclinations of the Heart
Greek Verb Endings Four-Quad Chart
Τhis first chart lays out the 4 sections of the quad chart. Each section is labeled with a referring letter (Α, Β, C, & D). These are commonly used to reference the endings used for the various verb forms (you can see these forms listed next to their respective letter below). As an example, the … Continue reading Greek Verb Endings Four-Quad Chart
Square of Stops
Learn the Square of Stops in New Testament Greek with a clear chart and memorization tips to understand consonant changes with sigma and theta.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Such a simple sentence but with so much meaning bound up in it. "In the beginning..." - this is at the start of it all. The beginning of the created universe and with it comes the concept of time. "God created..." - this speaks volumes … Continue reading Genesis 1:1
Tis the Season…
It is the season of much frivolity and busyness with all the celebrations and such on top of our typical work to do. Please stop to remember the reason for this season, to remember the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the greatest gift we could ever receive. More important than … Continue reading Tis the Season…
In This Week of Thankfulness…
Thanksgiving has come once again. With it comes a time to remember the many blessings we should be thankful to God for. In light of this season of thankfulness, here's a message that was given by my own pastor on the subject. http://www.faithbaptistorlando.com/resources/sermon/2018-11-18/a-psalm-for-thanksgiving Have a Happy Thanksgiving to all who participate and even if you … Continue reading In This Week of Thankfulness…
A Split in the Reformed World?
The following is a 28:30 minute video that I believe we all, as Christians, should take the time to consider. This gives you essential information to considering the situation as things currently stand among, especially, American Christianity. https://youtu.be/91jXXjkCKN4
Monergist Gratia 