. . . let me guide you in some ways we can uphold the truth both individually and corporately:1. Believe it2. Memorize it.3. Meditate on it.4. Study it.5. Obey it.6. Defend it.7. Live it.8. Proclaim it.The supreme mission of the church is to uphold the precious legacy of God's Word. What privilege to support the … Continue reading Quotes #1
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Greek Word: θεος
Today - theos. In the Greek: θεος Pronunciation (Erasmian): thay - ohs Definition/approximate English equivalent: This one is quite straight-forward and it means god or God. Commonly this is the capitalized version referring to the one and only God; however, using the term in the plural, for example, can easily have a context of speaking … Continue reading Greek Word: θεος
Greek Word Tuesday
Welcome to the first Greek Word Tuesday! Each Tuesday will bring another Koine Greek term found in the Greek New Testament. This is a great opportunity to brush up on Greek and/or to supplement learning. Today we will get things started with logos. In the Greek: λογος Pronunciation (Erasmian): log - ahs Definition/approximate English equivalent: … Continue reading Greek Word Tuesday
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
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.