Heresy

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

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