Fight (73)(agon = root of English agony, agonize) is the noun form of the verb (agonizomai) discussed above and speaks of the conflict or contest for victory in the Olympic and Pythian games. It refers to strife (bitter sometimes violent conflict. Exertion or contention for superiority. Struggle for... Read More
More important (5242) (huperecho from hupér = above, over + écho = have) literally means to have or hold over over, to have over and beyond, to excel, to be exceptionally valuable, to surpass in value, to be better or superior. In secular Greek it was used to describe a protector. It means to stand ... Read More
Word (3056) (logos from légō = to speak with words; English = logic, logical) means something said and describes a communication whereby the mind finds expression in words. Although Lógos is most often translated word which Webster defines as "something that is said, a statement, an utterance", the ... Read More
Performs (1754) (energeo from en = in + érgon = work. English = energetic) means to work effectively to cause something to happen. To energize, to operate, to work effectually in. It means power in exercise, and is used only of superhuman power. To work energetically, effectively and/or efficiently.... Read More
I Man is conscious of two worlds, an outer and an inner, a public and a private, an objective and a subjective. He is conscious also that these two worlds act and react upon each other; he is influenced by that world around and he in turn influences it. He is further conscious that his own inner and... Read More
Christianity is a call, a ministry, a message – it’s a way of life. It’s not a religion or a book of law. It’s about Jesus living in and through us. I would like to share about being famous, yet being rejected, opposed and persecuted. When we look at men of God in the early days, these are real thin... Read More
A list of problems The Church itself, appears beset by an endless series of problems: division and disunited leadership; separation and divorce; ‘revivals’ with little lasting fruits; sin, often swept or kept hidden under the carpet; legalism and religiosity; hypocrisy and judgemental behaviour; not... Read More
The doctrine of unconditional election is the second of the Five Points of Calvinism and is represented by the letter U in the acronym TULIP. The doctrine of predestination, of which election is a part, has been called the heart of the gospel. This is true. The gospel is the good news of salvation. ... Read More
THE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More
1 John 2:6 - He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gav... Read More
Struggle (73) agon
Surpass (more important) (5242) huperecho
Word (matter, message, news, reason, saying, statement, utterance) (3056) logos
Work (1754) energeo
Balanced Christianity
Fame, or Rejection and Persecution
Why Has the Salt Lost its Flavour?
Unconditional Election
Atonement: The Substance of Two Letters Written to a Friend.
Bible Verses On Becoming More Like Christ