Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for wise, sophos.
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What is All Saint’s Day?
What is All Saint’s Day? All Saints’ Day is a time to celebrate heroes of the faith from scripture, as well as prominent figures in the early church.
receive, dechomai, G1209
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek verb to receive, dechomai.
Who was Beelzebul?
Jews of New Testament times used ‘Beelzebul’ as a name for Satan, the prince of demons.
finish, teleó, G5055
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek verb to end, complete or fulfill, teleó, G5055.
reward, misthos, G3408
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for reward, misthos.
worthy, axios, G514
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for worthy, axios.
What does it mean to “fear” God?
In biblical terms, the word “fear” does not usually focus on feelings of terror or fright. “Fear” is a motivating emotion. We use “fear” to determine what we will do in any given situation.
Sheep & Shepherd Imagery in Scripture
Metaphors about sheep and their shepherd have a rich background in the Old Testament that continues in the New Testament. Without a shepherd, sheep can easily end up hungry, lost and the victim of predators.
What is the nature of faith?
Some see faith as a settled issue, something we no longer have to think about once we pray the sinners prayer. Others see faith as a journey with trials and troubles along the way. The goal is to grow and persevere. Which approach we take influences how we interpret the Bible. (I take the second approach.)
Dictionaries & Lexicons Online
After gathering an idea of the word’s meaning from your own study, it’s a good time to check the conclusions of other scholars and reference works. Here are some free online places to look.
Modern Commentaries Online
You’re probably aware that many classic commentaries are free online, but did you know many modern commentaries (written after 1970) are also online?