Jul 3, 2004 · “Rebellion” is the Greek apostasia, “apostasy, abandonment, revolt, rebellion.” Literally, the Greek has “the rebellion.” The presence of the ...

Jul 2, 2004 · The word “coming” is the Greek noun parousia. It was used of the coming and arrival, or the presence of a dignitary like a king. It could ...

Now that Jesus has been rejected by the Jews, has been crucified on the cross of Calvary and raised from the dead, and has ascended to the Father above, the ...

Apr 1, 2022 · Often when the second coming is referred to in Scripture, the Greek word parousia is used. It means “coming,” “arrival,” or “appearing.” It ...

The word “coming” is the Greek noun parousia. It was used of the coming and arrival, or the presence of a dignitary like a king. It could look at either ...

Jul 2, 2004 · Another important term here is “coming,” the Greek term parousia. This is a very important word used of the return of the Lord. It is ...

Jun 30, 2004 · Noting that parousia can mean “arrival” and “presence” (which is certainly clear in Scripture), he concludes that because it is used of both the ...

Jul 2, 2004 · (1) The Greek text literally says, “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you.” “Himself” is emphatic (the intensive use of autos) suggests ...

In our chronological scheme, this would be spring of 50 CE. Thus, 1 Thessalonians is the second canonical book penned by the apostle Paul, written within two ...

My plan in this introductory message is to trace the history of the birth of the churches at Thessalonica and Berea as recorded in the Book of Acts.