Language Studies

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. For the past three weeks we have been studying the Greek word ταπεινὸω (Strong's #5013), a verb expressing the action of the humbling process. This week we continue with the same subject, looking at how the humbling…

Please note that all Biblical quotes are presented from the Literal Translation. This week we continue our study of the Greek word ταπεινὸω (Strong's #5013), a verb expressing the action of the humbling process. So far we have studied the primary meaning of ταπεινὸω as found…

This word is used six times in the Greek New Testament. Once by the apostle John in his Gospel (John 1:18) and five times by Luke (Luke 24:35; Acts 10:8; 15:12,14; 21:19). Our study is from John's usage of the term where he stated, "No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father,…

This week is the sixth and final part of our study of the word νὸημα. Νὸημα (Strong's #3540) is a μα-noun of the third declension and is used to express a person's thoughts or perceptions. To date, we have studied two phases of the function of this word. In the first phase,…

This week we continue our study of νὸημα from Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. Νὸημα (Strong's #3540) represents the thoughts and perceptions of a person's mind. Last week we began our study in 2Corinthians Chapters 10-12 with Paul answering his critics by presenting the fruit…

We continue this week with the fourth part of our series on the word νὸημα (Strong's #3540), which represents, not just the perceptive process, but the very perceptions and thoughts themselves. In 2Corinthians Chapters 2-4, Paul presents the spiritual truths that form the basis for the motivation of…

We have been studying the word νὸημα (Strong's #3540), following it through Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. Νὸημα represents, not just the perceptive process, but the very perceptions and thoughts themselves. In 2 Corinthians 2:11 Paul teaches that Satan has the ability…

We continue this week with our study of the word νὸημα (Strong's #3540). Νὸημα is derived from the verb νοὲω (Strong's #3539), which means "to think, to perceive." Νὸημα represents, not just the perceptive process, but the perceptions and thoughts themselves.…

This week we begin a study of the word νὸημα (Strong's #3540). Νὸημα is derived from the verb νοὲω (Strong's #3539), which means "to think, to perceive." Νοὲω is from the noun νοῦς (Strong's #3563) referring to the perceptive abilities…

The Four Spiritual Laws of the Christian Life We have progressed in our study of the word νοῦς (Strong's #3563) to Paul's presentation of the four spiritual laws of the Christian life. Νοῦς represents the Law of the Mind, which, for the believer, represents the perceptive ability…

This is the seventh part of our study on the word νοῦς (Strong's #3563) which, in the general sense, represents the perceptive ability of the mind. In specific application to the believer, it refers to a person's ability to perceive spiritual truth. This week's study is taken from Romans chapter seven,…

For the past two weeks our word study has focused on the first few verses of the Hebrew epistle. This week we will conclude our study with a close examination of the Greek word u(po/stasiv[/greek] (Strong's #5287), translated "substance" (ASV), "person" (NKJV), and "nature" (NASB) in Hebrews 1:3. ὑπὸστασις…

This is the sixth part of our study of the word νοῦς (Strong's #3563) which, in the general sense, represents the perceptive ability of the mind. In its specific application to the believer, it refers to a person's ability to perceive spiritual truth. In our first three studies, we established that Paul…

In the first three studies of this important word and concept of the New Testament, Paul established that after salvation, we should be involved in "being transformed through the renewing of the mind νοῦς (Strong's #3563). Paul also said that we are to be renewed in the spirit of our mind (νοῦς)…