Below is a simple 3-3 chart that appears blank for practicing the 3rd declension. Mentally fill in the blank spaces and check your answers by looking at the chart below this one. 3 (M/F) 3 (N) NS GS DS AS NP GP DP AP If you don't recall the abbreviations used in the left column, … Continue reading 3rd Declension Greek Case Ending Practice (3 – 3)
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Recommended Videos on the Reformation
The following are videos I personally found useful and informative on the Protestant Reformation. Find these below for your own use and enjoyment. This first one is about 15 minutes long and gives a good overview. https://youtu.be/1o8oIELbNxE Here's a more lengthy documentary involving Luther and the Protestant Reformation: https://youtu.be/CXK9NNp1yk4 I don't agree with absolutely everything … Continue reading Recommended Videos on the Reformation
Systematic Theology
Dictionary.com Systematic adjective having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts. given to or using a system or method; methodical: a systematic person. arranged in or comprising an ordered system: systematic theology. concerned with classification: systematic botany. pertaining to, based on, or in accordance with a system … Continue reading Systematic Theology
Practical Theology
Dictionary.com Practical adjective of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics. consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs. adapted or designed for actual use; useful: … Continue reading Practical Theology
Greek Case Ending Practice (2-1-2)
Below is a simple 2-1-2 chart that appears blank. Mentally fill in the blank spaces and check your answers by highlighting that box or boxes to see the hidden answer. 2 1 2 NS ος α / η ον GS ου ας / ης ου DS ῳ ᾳ / ῃ ῳ AS ον αν / … Continue reading Greek Case Ending Practice (2-1-2)
A Woman’s Conduct – 1 Timothy 2:9-15 (Part 2)
[Begin Part 2] In the previous post, we dealt with verses 9 to 10 from 1 Timothy 2. In this post, we move onto verses 11-15. If you haven't read Part 1 yet, go back and do so now as it sets the stage for what comes next. Once again, context is important whether it … Continue reading A Woman’s Conduct – 1 Timothy 2:9-15 (Part 2)
A Woman’s Conduct – 1 Timothy 2:9-15 (Part 1)
There are many things misunderstand by the world when they glance at the Scriptures. 1 Timothy 2:9-15 is no different. Even followers of Christ have been known to misinterpret such a passage. This fact emphasizes all the more the need for careful study of any text - especially every inch of the Bible! In verse … Continue reading A Woman’s Conduct – 1 Timothy 2:9-15 (Part 1)
Clergy
Dictionary.com noun, plural cler·gies. the group or body of ordained persons in a religion, as distinguished from the laity. Etymonline.com c. 1200, clergie "office or dignity of a clergyman," from two Old French words: 1. clergié"clerics, learned men," from Medieval Latin clericatus, from Late Latin clericus (see clerk(n.)); 2. clergie "learning, knowledge, erudition," from clerc, also from Late Latin clericus. Meaning "persons ordained for religious work, persons consecrated to the duties of public ministration in the Christian church" is from c. … Continue reading Clergy
Why Study Koine Greek?
Why would you want to study a particular version (Koine) of Greek that no one speaks anymore? The straightforward answer is because it is the language in which the New Testament (NT) was written. In addition, there was written a Koine Greek translation of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint. Koine (sounds like coin-ay) … Continue reading Why Study Koine Greek?
Biblical Theology
Biblical Theology is a discipline of exegetical theology, one of the 4 that are part of what is called the "Encyclopedia of Theology" - Exegetical, Historical, Systematic, and Practical Theologies (Hagenbach). Etymonline.com biblical 1734, "pertaining to the Bible," from Bible + -ical. Related: Biblically. Earlier adjective was Biblic (1680s). Related: Biblicality. Discussion/Explanation Biblical theology is considered by some to be the capstone … Continue reading Biblical Theology