Vocabulary
Apostles' Creed
The Apostles’ Creed is one of the most known summaries of the Christian faith. Its purpose was to publicly declare, teach and defend the Christian faith. Its significance was also important during the baptism to confess a personal faith. The creed has a trinitarian structure, divided into three...
Catechesis (education and teaching)
The ultimate goal of Christian catechesis is to prepare believers for holy life in Christ Jesus and preserve them for the day of salvation. The primary biblical tools to achieve this task are God's Word (2 Timothy 3:13), Mercy (Titus 2:11-13), and Law (Exodus 20; Matthew 5-7).
Christology (study of Christ)
The New Testament Christology studies the nature and significance of the person of Jesus Christ. Especially prominent is the understanding of Christological titles in the NT and their variations or emphasis among NT authors. The most important of these titles is the Messiah and the Son of God. In...
Colors in Greek
The ancient Greeks had a unique understanding of color, which differed significantly from modern perceptions. Rather than categorizing specific hues, they focused on describing colors based on qualities such as light, brightness, darkness, and saturation. This approach prioritized the qualitative...
Eschatology (study of the last things)
Eschatology refers to the study of the ultimate climax or end of history. Among the primary topics are conceptions, such as the purpose of history, end times, second coming, judgment, death, hell, or eternal life. In recent times, three primary forms of eschatology have developed. The first...
Food in the New Testament
Food in ancient Israel during its Hellenistic era, which spanned from the late 4th century BCE to the 1st century BCE, presents a fascinating blend of local and foreign influences. This period, marked by the conquests of Alexander the Great and the subsequent rule of the Ptolemies and Seleucids,...
Groups and Classes of People in the New Testament
The New Testament era was a period of rich cultural diversity, marked by a mosaic of social classes, religious sects, and political entities. This tapestry of society set the stage for the rise of Christianity amidst various tensions and interactions among these groups. Religious and Cultural...
Love and Affection
Primary expressions for the word love in the New Testament are two nouns ἀγαπη and φιλία, including their cognates. These words are present in various contexts, creating a vibrant semantic range. In the bible, there exist another two words for love ἔρως and στοργή that are however present in...