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?
Scripture
Messiah
Dictionary.com noun the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people. Jesus Christ, regarded by Christians as fulfilling this promise and expectation. John 4:25, 26. (usually lowercase) any expected deliverer. (usually lowercase) a zealous leader of some cause or project. (italics) an oratorio (1742) by George Frideric Handel. Etymonline.com c. 1300, Messias, from Late Latin Messias, from Greek Messias, from Aramaic (Semitic) meshiha and Hebrew mashiah "the anointed" (of the Lord), from mashah "anoint." This is the word rendered in Septuagint as Greek Khristos (see Christ). In Old Testament prophetic writing, it was used of an expected deliverer of the Jewish nation. The modern English form … Continue reading Messiah
God is Never a Copilot
People will sometimes say, "God is my copilot." On the surface and in a western culture this may sound fine at first hearing but it is not biblical. There are numerous examples in Scripture that point to a complete and utter submission to God as his follower. This puts God in the pilot's seat and … Continue reading God is Never a Copilot
Incarnation
Dictionary.com noun 1. an incarnate being or form. 2. a living being embodying a deity or spirit. 3. assumption of human form or nature 4. the Incarnation, (sometimes lowercase) Theology. the doctrine that the second person of the Trinity assumed human form in the person of Jesus Christ and is completely both God and man. … Continue reading Incarnation
More Than
God is more than love. He is justice. He is truth. He is immutable, holy, righteous, sovereign, merciful, triune and more. The characteristic people like most is love, but how is love defined? Mankind has tried to define it in many ways and its many definitions either have flawed components/additions or are pale shadows of … Continue reading More Than
Agape
As stated in the previous post, agape love is the sort that is emphasized in Scripture. It can be described as self-sacrificial love and others outside of the Bible often refer to it as willful or mindful love (as it requires an act of the will). Just as before, it doesn't matter what we ultimately … Continue reading Agape
Worry
The Lord says that those who are in Him must trust Him that He has all things taken care of. Do not, therefore, worry about what comes next. REGARDLESS of what comes, He is there with you. Take one day at a time, and don't borrow trouble. Matt. 6:34 Do not worry about tomorrow, for … Continue reading Worry
5 Solas
The 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation, from which came Protestantism, are also known as the 5 pillars. They are as follows: (in Latin with the English to the right) Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) Sola Gratia (Grace alone) Sola Fide (Faith alone) Solus Christus (Christ alone) Soli Deo Gloria (Glory (to God) alone) "Alone" does … Continue reading 5 Solas
Discipleship
"Discipleship is a process which enables you to "grow up" in the Lord Jesus Christ and equips you to overcome joyfully the pressures and trials of this present life (based on Luke 9:23-24; James 1:2-4). Discipleship requires constant self-examination that is in accordance with God's Word (based on Matthew 7:1-5; I Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 6:4)." … Continue reading Discipleship
Liar
1 John 1:8-10 "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be … Continue reading Liar
Monergist Gratia 