242 The proper name Satan (which is not used here) is a transliteration of the Hebrew word satan meaning "adversary," and in the Bible, in a very special sense, the enemy of God, simply "Satan, the Enemy."243 The word diabolos is used synonymously with satan in Revelation 2:9-10 ...
"Alienated" comes from the Greek "apallotrioo," meaning to be estranged or separated. This separation from the "life of God" signifies a disconnection from the spiritual vitality and eternal life that comes through a relationship with God. In the historical context of Ephesians, Paul addresses ...
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, exaltation of 2336...
and His plan to commission His disciples to do the same. It is therefore no surprise that Jesus’ next words carried the same meaning: “and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19...
There are several translation issues about this verse which creates some deep divisions in Christianity regarding the meaning of what Jesus says here. The primary question about this text is in regards towhomJesus is referring when He says “fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body ...
Barth, in "Comment VI. Head, Body, and Fullness," pp. 200-210. Barth draws on the research of G. Münderlein, "Die Erwählung durch das Pleroma --Bemerkungen zu Kol. 1, 19,"New Testament Studies8 (1962), 264-276. Barth also comments on the meaning ofplērōmain pp. 367, 374...
” 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 ...
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, exaltation of 2336 ...