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
Greek Word: φως
Today - foce In the Greek: φως Pronunciation (Erasmian): fohs Definition/approximate English equivalent: light, the light, or anything emitting light. Also used metaphorically for light. Example of its use: John 1:8 οὐκ ἦν ἐκεῖνος τὸ φῶς, ἀλλʼ ἵνα μαρτυρήσῃ περὶ τοῦ φωτός. Notes: In this example, there are two uses. The first is neuter and … Continue reading Greek Word: φως
Quotes #5
Today's quote: Christ made His confession before Pilate not in many words but in reality, that is, by His voluntary submission to death . . . For He ratified His own testimony with His own blood and with the sacrifice of His death better than with any words . . . Thus whenever our hearts … Continue reading Quotes #5
Greek Word: φονος
Today - phonos In the Greek: φονος Pronunciation (Erasmian): fon - ohs Definition/approximate English equivalent: murder, slaughter, be slain. Example of its use: Acts 9:1 (Tischendorf): Ὁ δὲ Σαῦλος ἔτι ἐμπνέων ἀπειλῆς καὶ φόνου εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς τοῦ κυρίου, προσελθὼν τῷ ἀρχιερεῖ Note: In this example, our Greek word is taking on the masculine singular, … Continue reading Greek Word: φονος
Quotes #4
Here's today's quote: We are simply to run from evil as we run from danger, and to run after goodness as we run after success. That is, we have to give our mind, time, and energy to both flight and pursuit.John Stott
Greek Word: θανατος
Today - thanatos In the Greek: θανατος Pronunciation (Erasmian): than -aht -ohs (the a in than being like that in can) Definition/approximate English equivalent: it means the death of the body; power of death; wicked dead in hell; etc. It is a masculine noun effectively meaning "death". Most people today are familiar with the word … Continue reading Greek Word: θανατος
Quotes #3
The following comes from Pastor Jack Jenkin's message titled Contending for the Faith! Listen, without love, whatever else we do in our walk with God, renders us as nothing more than "a noisy gong and clanging symbol."Pastor Jack Jenkins Click the link above to hear the entire message this quote was pulled from.
Greek Word: δοξα
Today - doxa In the Greek: δοξα Pronunciation (Erasmian): dohk - sah Definition/approximate English equivalent: glory, majesty, esteem, fame, etc. Example of its use: Matthew 4:8 (Tischendorf): πάλιν παραλαμβάνει αὐτὸν ὁ διάβολος εἰς ὄρος ὑψηλὸν λίαν καὶ δείκνυσιν αὐτῷ πάσας τὰς βασιλείας τοῦ κόσμου καὶ τὴν δόξαν αὐτῶν, Note: Endings are often different because of … Continue reading Greek Word: δοξα
Quotes #2
Here's today's quote: I have found and noted in all histories of the whole Christian church that all those who have maintained the central doctrine of Jesus Christ in its integrity have remained safe and sound in the true Christian faith . . . For if anyone stands firm and right on this point, that … Continue reading Quotes #2
Greek Word: ερχομαι
Today - erchomai In the Greek: ερχομαι Pronunciation (Erasmian): er - ch (like in the word loch) - oh - my Definition/approximate English equivalent: "to come" or "I come". It carries the idea of coming from somewhere or to make one's appearance known. Example of its use: John 1:7 (Tischendorf) - οὗτος ἦλθεν εἰς μαρτυρίαν, … Continue reading Greek Word: ερχομαι
Monergist Gratia 