brothersἀδελφός
adelphos · Greek Noun
A term of endearment and spiritual equality used by believers to address one another, highlighting the shared family bond created by faith in God through Christ.
gospelεὐαγγέλιον
euangelion · Greek Noun
Literally 'good news'; the proclamation of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the means of salvation for all who believe.
preachedεὐαγγελίζω
euangelizō · Greek Verb
The act of public proclamation or heraldry, especially of the message of the Christian faith. It implies the authoritative delivery of a message entrusted by God.
receivedπαραλαμβάνω
paralambanō · Greek Verb
To welcome, accept, or take into one's life. In a theological context, it refers to the receptive response of the heart and mind to the message of salvation.
being savedσῴζω
sōzō · Greek Verb
The process of being delivered from the penalty, power, and eventually the presence of sin, through the work of Jesus Christ, leading to eternal life.
in vainεἰκῇ
eikē · Greek Adverb
The theological concept of false or empty faith; believing in a way that is disconnected from the saving truth or lacks the fruit of genuine commitment to Christ.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The long-awaited 'Anointed One' of God. As the Messiah, He serves as the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King, fulfilling all Old Testament types and prophecies.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
The transgression of God’s law, or falling short of His glory, resulting in separation from God and requiring an atonement. Christ’s death serves as the propitiation for these offenses.
Scripturesγραφή
graphē · Greek Noun
The sacred, inspired writings of the Old Testament. They testify to the character of God and the necessity and nature of the Messiah's mission.
raisedἐγείρω
egeirō · Greek Verb
The act of being raised from the dead. It signifies the defeat of death, the vindication of Christ’s divinity, and the promise of the believer’s future resurrection.
CephasΚηφᾶς
Kēphas · Greek Noun
The Aramaic name given to Simon Peter by Jesus, meaning 'rock'. It emphasizes his prominent role among the apostles.
appearedὤφθη
ōphthē · Greek Verb
In the New Testament, this refers to a definitive, visual revelation of the resurrected Jesus Christ. It implies an objective reality, not a subjective vision or hallucination, confirming His bodily resurrection.
brothersἀδελφοῖς
adelphois · Greek Noun
Refers to the spiritual kinship within the community of believers. It signifies a familial bond created by faith in Christ, transcending natural birth and establishing a new identity in the family of God.
fallen asleepἐκοιμήθησαν
ekoimēthēsan · Greek Verb
A biblical euphemism for death, particularly for those who die in the faith. It conveys the hope of a future awakening or resurrection, suggesting that death is temporary for the believer.
apostlesἀποστόλοις
apostolois · Greek Noun
A technical term for one commissioned and sent out with the authority of the one who sent them. In the New Testament, it refers to those specifically chosen by Christ to be witnesses of His resurrection and to foundationally establish the church.
untimely bornἐκτρώματι
ektrōmati · Greek Noun
Used here to describe Paul's sudden, seemingly abnormal or "untimely" encounter with the risen Christ. It denotes being brought into existence or ministry in a way that falls outside the normal pattern of development.
persecutedἐδίωξα
ediōxa · Greek Verb
An active, intense, and often violent effort to cause suffering to others. In a biblical context, it refers to the systemic hostility directed toward the followers of Jesus because of their allegiance to Him.
churchἐκκλησίαν
ekklēsian · Greek Noun
The gathered assembly of people belonging to God. It is not a building, but a divinely called-out community that possesses a corporate identity as God’s possession and temple.
graceχάριτι
chariti · Greek Noun
The unmerited, undeserved favor and power of God extended to humanity. It is the primary means by which God saves, sustains, and transforms believers, operating entirely apart from human merit or effort.
preachκηρύσσομεν
kēryssomen · Greek Verb
The act of publicly announcing or heralding a message, especially the gospel of Jesus Christ, calling for a response of faith.
believedἐπιστεύσατε
episteusate · Greek Verb
To trust, rely upon, or commit oneself to the truth of the gospel message; it involves both intellectual assent and a total surrender of the heart to God.