Ephesians 4:13The words “attaining to” were supplied in the translation to pick up theκαταντήσωμενkatantēsōmen ; from the verb[;;;) and translates four different Hebrew words; there it is an ethical term used of proving or being true, not with the idea of speaking t...
God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound... 8356 unselfishness 8356 unselfishness Putting the concerns and interests of others before one’s own. Jesus Christ... 8369 worthiness 8369 worthiness Only God truly merits honour and praise...
Ephesians 2:11-13 Meaning and Commentary INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS 2 The design of the apostle in this chapter, is to magnify the riches of divine grace, in the effectual calling and salvation of sinners, by Christ Jesus; in order to which, he describes the sad estate they are in by na...
(Ephesians 3:2, NIV) The word meaning begins with the planning, administrative process, but then moves to the plan itself. It can mean, "the state of being arranged, arrangement, order, plan," and in this sense is used in 3:9, "the plan of the mystery hidden for ages..." (NRSV...
This is especially a longing of mine when I struggle with the meaning of Jesus’ words in certain accounts from the four Gospels. I want to be able to go to Jesus and say, “Hey … what did you mean here?” I still long for this, but Jesus knows what is best for us, which is...
” Of course, we do not think of ourselves as prideful or arrogant, so we quickly give ourselves a pass on humility. However, if we would look deeper at another meaning for humble, we would find there are some things we need to work on (emphases added): “reflecting(thinking deeply ...
But we don’t stop there, we also look foremost to Scripture which plainly reveals the true meaning of Christmas. Let me share someunfamiliarpassages as I close: “…he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that...
An OT name given to Jesus Christ, meaning “God with us”. Actual uses of the name... 2324 Jesus Christ, as Saviour 2324 Jesus Christ, as Saviour God’s work of salvation is accomplished supremely through the cross... 2336 Jesus Christ, ...
God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound... 8365 wisdom, nature of human 8365 wisdom, nature of human The human quality which enables the planning and successful... 8366 wisdom, source of human 8366...
God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound... 8356 unselfishness 8356 unselfishness Putting the concerns and interests of others before one’s own. Jesus Christ... 8369 worthiness 8369 worthiness Only God truly merits honour and praise bu...