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5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know

The New Testament was originally written in Greek and there can be important nuances and subtle meanings that we miss when we read the Bible in English. Join Pastors Jen and Jacob as they explore five important Greek words that are used in the New Testament that they feel every Christian should know and gain deeper insights into these ancient texts.

Sep 30, 2018 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know: Pistis

In our last installment of 5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know, we look at the word pistis, which means faith. What does it mean that we put our faith in something that we cannot see? Is our faith just wish fulfillment?

Sep 23, 2018 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know: Gnosis

This week's Greek word is gnosis, knowledge, and it has made its way into English with words such as diagnosis, prognosis, and agnostic. Join Pastor Jacob as he explores the ancient sect known today as Gnosticism, and asks the question, "What do we need t

Sep 16, 2018 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know: Doxa

Our word for today is doxa, and Pastor jen will be teaching us about the story of Jesus healing 10 lepers. But there is more to this story than simply healing a skin disease or giving thanks--the heart of this story lies in the identity of the leper who t

Sep 9, 2018 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know: Kenosis

In the second installment of 5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know, we turn to what may be the earliest written words of the New Testament. Philippians 2 contains what scholars think are lyrics to a hymn that the first Christians sang together. The so

Sep 2, 2018 3:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

5 Greek Words Every Christian Should Know: Henotes

Why is it important to live in commUNITY? Join Pastor Jen as she looks at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and teaches about henotes, the Greek word for “unity.”