The concept of “the new self” (Greek: καινὴ κτίσις / καινὴ ἄνθρωπος) is central to New Testament theology, and it’s deeply tied to regeneration, sanctification, and participation in Christ. I. 1. The New Self - Key Greek Terms καινὴ ἄνθρωπος (kainē anthrōpos) – “new man,” used in: Ephesians 4:24 - “Put on
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I want to explore the translation in Malachi that has been read as God saying, " I hate divorce." I think its worth exploring because it seems like a subject important to Him, so we should probably understand what He means. To do that I'm going to
I. ⚖️ Patience, Warning, and Judgment Ezekiel 5:15 • Exodus 34:6 • 2 Peter 3:9 These verses sit in very different historical moments: * Exodus – God reveals His character to Moses. * Ezekiel – God explains judgment during the exile. * 2 Peter – The apostolic church explains the delay of final judgment. Yet all
I. 1. The Meaning of Kolasis in Greek Usage ⚖️ Kolasis in Matthew 25:46 Through the Lens of 1 John 4:17–18 Matthew 25:46 sits at the conclusion of the Sheep and Goats judgment: “And these will go away into eternal punishment (kolasin aiōnion), but the righteous into
The term “adeo” becomes interesting because it sits at a linguistic crossroads: * In Latin, it is an intensifying adverb. * When creatively approached through Greek components (a–deo), it can suggest a theological or symbolic reading that points in a different conceptual direction. When both lenses are placed side-by-side,
I. 1. The Command in Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:10 - “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Hebrew phrase translated “be still” is הַרְפּוּ (harpû), from the verb רָפָ
I. From Nearness to Indwelling The Progression of God’s Presence in Deuteronomy 4:7 → Acts 17:27 → Matthew 28:20 1. Covenant Nearness Deuteronomy 4:7 - “What great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is whenever we call upon
The “us” language in Psalms Psalm 60, 67, and 117 is small but theologically loaded. It reveals a core biblical pattern: God blesses a particular people so that the nations can encounter Him through them. Israel is not the endpoint of God’s blessing but the instrument of it. 🌍✨ I.
I. 1. What Light Actually Is Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation studied in the field of Physics. It consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space at a constant speed. 2. Photons: The “Particles” of Light Light can behave like a stream of particles called
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I. 1. Medical meaning of stenosis Stenosis is a clinical term describing abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage or opening, which restricts flow through that structure. The word comes from Greek stenos (narrow, cramped). Common examples include: * Vascular stenosis – narrowing of arteries or veins, reducing blood flow. This can contribute
I. 1. Jonah 4:11 — God’s Compassion for the Ignorant God’s ongoing work of mercy beyond Israel, even when His own servants struggle to accept it, reveals a tension between human expectations of justice and God’s relentless commitment to life. At the conclusion of Jonah, God confronts
Applying Romans 1:18–32 to King Solomon produces a surprisingly coherent interpretive lens. The passage outlines a downward moral and spiritual spiral: revelation → rejection → exchange → corruption → consequences. When placed alongside the narrative of Solomon (primarily in 1 Kings 3–11 and 2 Chronicles 1–9), the pattern aligns remarkably