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Defining Kindness
Kindness is an aspect of love characterized by a benevolent, warm-hearted, and friendly disposition that fosters comfort and ease in others.
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In One Accord (ὁμοθυμαδόν)
The phrase “in one accord” (ὁμοθυμαδόν) is derived from the concept of thumos (θυμος), which signifies an inner burning heat, combined with homois…
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Image and Likeness
In the first chapter of Genesis, Scripture records that God declares His intent to make man in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26).
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Hypocrite (ὑποκριτής)
The term hypocrite (ὑποκριτής) means “to act” as in a public performance.
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Faith (πίστις)
Scripture defines faith (πίστις) as the substance of that which is hoped for, the conviction of accomplished deeds not seen in Hebrews 11:1.
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Persuade (πείθω)
Persuading (πείθω) involves convincing someone to follow a particular viewpoint or course of action.
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Happy are Those Who Die by a Lord, Revelation 14:13
In Revelation 14:13, we come across the phrase “by a lord” when John is instructed to write, “Happy are the dead, the ones who die from now on by a lord…
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The Poor in Spirit
Happy are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens (Matthew 5:3).
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Only Begotten (μονογενής)
The Greek word often translated “only begotten” (μονογενής), does not relate to birth.
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Fight (ἀγωνίζομαι)
The word “fight” (ἀγωνίζομαι) actually describes the struggle that an athlete has in striving to be the best in competition (1 Corinthians 9:25).
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Courage (θαρρέω)
Often mistaken in translations for confidence (παρρησία), this is the verb form of the word for courage. In extra-biblical use, it is used both in a…
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