by keepit11_wp | Feb 22, 2019 | Word Studies
Word Study: WORSHIP What is “Worship” as used in Scripture? In the New Testament, there are nine Greek words translated into English as “worship”. However, only one is used extensively. “proskuneoo” is the word most often used and translated as...
by keepit11_wp | Feb 22, 2019 | Word Studies
Word Study: FORGIVE What is “Forgive (as well as its variations of forgiving, forgiveness, forgave, forgiven)” as used in Scripture? What does it mean to forgive someone? What does it mean that God, in Christ, has forgiven those who trust in Christ? What...
by keepit11_wp | Feb 22, 2019 | Word Studies
Word Study: Repent What is “Repent” as used in Scripture? In the New Testament, there are two main Greek words used: 1. The verb “metanoeoo”, translated as repent, repented; this is the root word. It is a compound word from “meta”, meaning...
by keepit11_wp | Jul 26, 2018 | 1 Peter
1 Peter This letter is the first of 2 that the Apostle Peter writes. Peter was considered “The Apostle to the Jews” (Galatians 2:9), whereas Paul was considered “The Apostle to the Gentiles” (Romans 11:13). On the other hand, Peter was chosen by the Holy Spirit...
by keepit11_wp | Jun 3, 2018 | Word Studies
What is “Faith” as used in Scripture? In the New Testament, the Greek word is “pistis”, and is translated as “faith” in nearly every instance. It is derived from the Greek word “peitho”, which is translated “persuasion”. (also translated as confidence,...
by keepit11_wp | Jun 19, 2017 | Gospel of John, Keep It In Context: Discovery Bible Study Series
I. Context: These last two chapters are the conclusion to John’s Gospel. Much of what writes is self-explanatory, such as the events surrounding the Resurrection. However, there are several important teachings that are to be gleaned from...
by keepit11_wp | Jun 7, 2017 | Gospel of John, Keep It In Context: Discovery Bible Study Series
I. Context: These two chapters begin the final section of John. In chapters 18,19 John writes about the arrest, trial, and crucifixion. These two need to be read in conjunction with Matthew 26,27; Mark 14,15, and Luke 22,23. Each...
by keepit11_wp | Jun 3, 2017 | Gospel of John, Keep It In Context: Discovery Bible Study Series
I. Context: The next three chapters are Jesus’ continuing teachings to His disciples as they are on their way to the place of Jesus’ arrest and eventual crucifixion. Everything Jesus has taught and accomplished is summarized in these chapters....
by keepit11_wp | May 22, 2017 | Gospel of John, Keep It In Context: Discovery Bible Study Series
I. Context: These next chapters are to be considered as one major teaching segment, not a series of chapters or verses that have little relation to one-another. In chapters 14-16, the Word of God and the Holy Spirit are intertwined. ...
by keepit11_wp | Jul 19, 2016 | Gospel of John, Keep It In Context: Discovery Bible Study Series
I. Context: This chapter begins the final 2 days of Jesus’ earthly life. Chapters 13-17 take place in the Upper Room and on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane. The time element is a few hours, then an overnight trial, then the crucifixion. The Feast of Passover...
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