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Greek Word Studies

Radiance (541) apaugasma

Radiance (541) (apaugasma from apaugázo = emit light or splendor in turn derived from apó = from + augázo = shine) literally means "off-flashing" and then the brightness beamed forth which describes the effulgence (from Latin effulgere = to shine forth and thus radiant splendor or brilliance emanati... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Rest, to (to give rest, to restrain) (2664) katapauo

Rested (2664) (katapauo from kata = down, here intensifying the meaning of + pauo = make to cease) means to cause to cease some activity (resulting in a period of rest), to make quite, to cause to be at rest, to grant rest. There is one NT use with the nuance of to restrain (Acts 14:18). Note that t... Read More
Greek Word Studies

Sprinkled (4472) rhantizo

Sprinkled (4472) (rhantizo from rhaino - to sprinkle; cp cognate = rhantismos) by implication meant to cleanse by sprinkling, purify, free from pollution. It was used in secular Greek to describe common sprinkling in a non-religious sense but there were uses in which sprinkling conveyed the idea of ... Read More
Jack Hayford

How God Evaluates Worship

In my experience, theological discussions about worship tend to focus on the cerebral, not the visceral—on the mind, not the heart. "True" worship, we are often taught, is more about the mind thinking right about God (using theologically correct language and liturgy), rather than the heart's hunger ... Read More
Norman Grubb

From Confusion to Clarity

Norman GrubbWhat a world of sad and frustrating confusion exists for us while we live in a world where duality governs our outlook. The moment comes to each of us in God’s special way for the individual. It is a distorted life of disease and unrest, while we see with double vision. Is God really in charge of af... Read More
Peter Hammond

BIBLE SURVEY - EXODUS

Peter Hammond"I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me." Exodus 20:2-3 The Outline Exodus (Chapters 1-18) – Salvation Law (19-24) – Obedience Tabernacle (25-40) – Worship The Message of Exodus God is almighty. God is sove... Read More
Duane Troyer

The Almighty Suffers in death

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! I was blessed to be here with you all, and I trust that it is with the intent of drawing closer to God and worshiping Him that we have come together today. I trust that it is in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ that we have come together today. Else we had best just go ... Read More
Gleanings From the Word

The Glory of God

We talk about the Glory of God much in the church today but little understand the full implications for our lives of that subject. The Glory of God is a subject once understood will have absolutely transforming effects on our lives. It is essential we grasp this concept for the Lord want to manifest... Read More
H.J. Vine

The Mystery of God’s Will

H.J. VineWe live in the day when this has been made known to those who are the subjects of God’s redeeming grace, who have heard and believed the Gospel, and who are saved and are sealed by the Spirit. It centres in Christ, but it concerns us. It is according to God’s good pleasure, but it for us to find ple... Read More
J.B. Stoney

Discipline in the School of God - Part 2

At first Moses' service to these Midianitish women meets no requital, even as Joseph's to the chief butler; but it must not remain so. Reuel, their father, sends for him, in virtue of his service to his daughters, provides a home for him, and gives him his daughter Zipporah to wife; and we read, " S... Read More

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