Antichrist: (Gr. antichristos) The term “Antichrist,” occurs in the NT five times. From those five times, we gather this entity is “against” (i.e. denies Christ) or “instead of” (i.e., false Christs) Jesus Christ. There are many antichrists that began back in the apostle John’s day and will continue up unto Jesus’ second coming. (1 John... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Anoint: (Heb. māšǎḥ Gr. chriō)
Anoint: (Heb. māšǎḥ Gr. chriō) In the Hebrew OT, the word meant to anoint, smear, rub an object or person (a prophet, priest, or king) with a liquid, which symbolized a dedication or consecration for a special service. In the Greek NT, the word meant to anoint with oil, to assign one to a duty,... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Angel: (Heb. mǎlāḵ; Gr. angelos)
Angel: (Heb. mǎlāḵ; Gr. angelos) A supernatural spirit person who attends upon or serves as a messenger or worker for the Father and the Son. These spirit persons are far wiser and more powerful than humans, but their power and knowledge is absolutely nothing in comparison to their Creator. (Ps. 103:20; Matt. 24:36; 1 Pet.... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Alpha and Omega: (Gr. Alpha kai Ōmega)
Alpha and Omega: (Gr. Alpha kai Ōmega) These are the names of the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. The phrase is used three times in the book of Revelation, where it is explained as “the beginning and the end” (21:6) and “first and the last.” (22:13) It is a title for the... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Allegorize: (Gr. allēgoreō)
Allegorize: (Gr. allēgoreō) to express something in the form of an allegory, to be taken figuratively and symbolically. It is often referred to as an extended metaphor. The persons and events are to be understood as representing other things and symbolically expressing a deeper, often spiritual or moral meaning, often found in narrative text.–Gal. 4:24.... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Affliction; Afflicted: (Heb. ʿanah)
Affliction; Afflicted: (Heb. ʿanah) The Hebrew word means to do or be evil or bad, to treat badly, to harm, and to do wrong. The sense is to afflict distress or to cause serious harm, or to be in the state of being afflicted, distressed, disturbed, or miserable. – Ruth 1:21; 1 Ki 8:35; Ps.... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Adversaries: (Heb. tsarim)
Adversaries: (Heb. tsarim) An enemy, foe, adversary, opponent or oppressor, i.e., a personal enemy, who is in a state of open hostility or conflict. – Gen. 14:20; Num. 10:9; Ezra 4:1; Ps 44:5, 7. 1,000 FREE BLOG ARTICLES AND GROWING CPH BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Christian Living UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN BIBLE... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Adoption: (Gr. huiothesia)
Adoption: (Gr. huiothesia) The Greek noun is a legal term that literally means “adoption as son,” which means to take or accept a son or daughter who is not naturally such by relationship, including complete inheritance rights. The apostle Paul mentions adoption several times in reference to those with a new status as called and... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Accurate Knowledge: (Gr. epignosis)
Accurate Knowledge: (Gr. epignosis) A strengthened or intensified form of gnosis (epi, meaning “additional”), meaning, “true,” “real,” “full,” “complete” or “accurate,” depending upon the context. Paul and Peter alone use epignosis. – Rom. 1:28; Eph. 1:17; Phil. 1:9; Col. 1:9-10; 1 Tim 2:4. 1,000 FREE BLOG ARTICLES AND GROWING CPH BOOK... Continue Reading →
BIBLICAL WORD OF THE DAY: Abyss: (Gr. abussos)
Abyss: (Gr. abussos) It is a very deep place, which is rendered “the bottomless pit” in some versions (KJV). This is found the NT and refers to a place or condition, where Satan and his demons will be confined for a thousand years. (Rev. 20:1-3) Abaddon rules over the abyss (Rev. 9:11) The beast is... Continue Reading →