The Greek word that is translated patience in Galatians 5:22 is a combination of two words “long” and “temper,” literally meaning “long-tempered” or “long-angered.” Many Bible translations in wanting to be more literal translate it as “long-suffering.” The sense is “to be slow to anger.” Think of a long fuse. When someone lights a fire …
The term “pseudepigrapha” comes from two Greek words, “pseudo,” meaning “false,” and “epigraphe,” meaning “inscription.” So these are known as false writings. There are Jewish and Christian writings that are pseudepigrapha. The major point that brings these books together is the fact that each one is said to be written by a person that did not write …
In the Old Testament the Hebrew word for peace is “shalom.” Shalom comes from a root verb meaning to be complete, perfect and full. Although it is used idiomatically to mean both “hello” and “goodbye” in Israel today, it is a much richer word historically and biblically. Shalom means wholeness and soundness and carries the …
The word promise comes from a Greek word that is found over 50 times in the New Testament. Although the Old Testament does not use the word, the concept of promise runs throughout. From Genesis to Revelation you will find God promising to do certain things for His people. Old Testament Promises A promise …
The word “praise” is a word normally associated with the Bible and the worship of the One True and Living God. While the word can be used in the Bible to admire other believers good deeds (1 Corinthians 11:2), it is predominately used for God. God alone is worthy of all praise. He is to …
The English word propitiation comes from a group of Greek words that are used in the New Testament eight times. The noun in Greek is used two times in 1 John and is the word “hilasmos,” which means “satisfaction,” but can be translated generically as “atoning sacrifice” as the NIV translates it. 1 John 2:2 …
Predestination is part of God’s decree in which He eternally proposes a plan to decide by His infinite wisdom all that will take place. While some do not like this doctrine because it hits at their autonomy and pride to control things, the fact of the matter is that the Bible clearly teaches this. God …