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Colossians 2:7. ἐρριζωμένοι καὶ ἐποικοδομούμενοι: “rooted and built up”. The metaphor changes from περιπατ., and again from ἐρριζ., though Lightfoot points out that the term “to root” is not infrequently applied to buildings. More important is the change in tense, the perfect participle ...
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Colossians 2:8. Beware lest any man spoil you — Μη τις υμας...
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Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;...
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- What Is Shame?
- When Shame Is Good
- When Shame Is Bad
- Conclusion
Thayer defines the Greek word for shame (entrepo) as (1) to shame one, (2) to be ashamed, (3) to reverence a person. It is about one person being placed in a lower position, class, or standing than others. How does this happen? It depends on the way in which we are meaning the word (previous definition): 1. One IS compelled to lower himself by othe...
This may sound surprising to our present world, but there are occasions when shame is beneficial and helpful. Notice the following examples: 1. When a child is receiving needed discipline – “Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? For they d...
As we have noticed, there are ways in which shame can be good. However, it is not always positive. Many times (perhaps most of the time) it is negative. 1. When we are ashamed of Christ – “For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His ...
Shame is never pleasant to experience, but there are times when it is helpful and necessary. We must allow it to motivate us to do good and never allow it to hinder us from faithful service to the Lord.
The Bible explains how God invites people to become a part of that restoration process through Jesus Christ. Table of Contents. The Main Message of the Bible. CREATION: God Created a World Without Brokenness. THE FALL: Man Choose to Depart From God’s Ways. NEW CREATION: New Heaven & New Earth. THE CROSS: God’s Plan of Redemption.
Sep 28, 2020 · Shame makes an early appearance in the Bible, when Adam and Eve eat the fruit in Genesis 3. One minute, everything is perfect, just as God intended. And then sin enters the picture, wielding the weapon of shame that forces them from perfect harmony into isolation So they hide in shame.
Sep 21, 2021 · This list of Biblical idioms is by no means complete, but we have chosen some of the most commonly used phrases, along with examples so you can see how to use them, as well as the Bible verses from which they originate.
Nov 29, 2023 · In the Bible, the term "rebuke" is used to convey a strong expression of disapproval, reproof, or correction. It often implies a stern or sharp criticism intended to correct someone's behavior, attitude, or actions.
Apr 5, 2024 · Below is a line-by-line summary for this beloved Psalm, explaining the meaning of some of the most comforting words ever written, and pointing you to our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ (John 10:11,14). God has used Psalm 23 to encourage His people for more than 3,000 years.