ChristΧριστὸς
Christos · Greek Noun
The promised Messiah of the Old Testament and the Anointed Son of God, who accomplished salvation through His life, death, and resurrection.
resurrectionἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun
The historical and bodily act of being brought back to life from the grave, which is the foundational hope of the Christian faith.
vainκενός
kenos · Greek Adjective
Empty, void of power, or without effect; it describes that which lacks the necessary truth or divine substance to produce genuine spiritual results.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The settled conviction, trust, and reliance upon the truth of God; it is the response of the human heart to the revelation and promise of God.
misrepresentingψευδομάρτυρες
pseudomartyres · Greek Noun/Adjective
To give false testimony or provide a deceptive account regarding someone’s character or actions; in this context, it refers to speaking falsely about God’s works.
testifiedἐμαρτυρήσαμεν
emartyrēsamen · Greek Verb
To bear witness or provide public evidence regarding a truth or an event one has personally perceived; it is a primary duty of the apostles.
raisedἐγείρω
egeirō · Greek Verb
To be physically restored to life after death, implying a bodily resurrection that conquers the finality of the grave and validates the person's identity and mission. In the New Testament, it is the fundamental evidence of Christ's victory over sin and the guarantee of the believer's future glorification.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
A firm conviction, trust, or reliance upon God and the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is not merely intellectual assent, but a life-transforming commitment that appropriates the benefits of Christ's atoning work.
futileμάταιος
mataios · Greek Adjective
The quality of being empty, purposeless, or without effect; in a theological sense, it describes a belief system that lacks the power of divine reality or efficacy to save or transform.
sinsἁμαρτία
hamartia · Greek Noun
A transgression of the divine law and a failure to conform to God's moral character. It separates humanity from God and requires an atoning sacrifice for forgiveness and reconciliation.
fallen asleepκοιμάω
koimaō · Greek Verb
A biblical euphemism for the death of a believer, emphasizing that physical death is temporary and that the person is resting until the future resurrection when they will be awakened by Christ.
perishedἀπόλλυμι
apollymi · Greek Verb
The state of being eternally lost or destroyed; in the context of the New Testament, it refers to the condition of those who do not partake in the resurrection life, facing eternal separation from God.
hopeἐλπίς
elpis · Greek Noun
A confident expectation and joyful anticipation of what God has promised; it is not a wishful thought but a firm assurance based on the unchanging character and finished work of God.
firstfruitsἀπαρχή
aparchē · Greek Noun
An agricultural term referring to the first portion of the harvest given to God as a pledge or guarantee that the full harvest will follow. Theologically, it identifies Christ’s resurrection as the prototype and assurance that all believers will eventually be raised in like manner.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The physical and spiritual cessation of life, often viewed in Scripture as a consequence of sin and separation from God. It is viewed as an enemy that will eventually be defeated.
resurrectionἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun
The act of being raised from the dead, referring specifically to the transformation of the body and the reversal of death. It is the central hope of the Christian faith, predicated on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Adamאָדָם
Adam · Hebrew Proper Noun
The first human created by God, who represents the entire human race in his disobedience. His transgression introduced sin and death into the world.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Proper Noun
A title meaning 'the Anointed One,' identifying Jesus as the promised Messiah and the second Adam. Through His obedience and death, He provides life and reconciliation to all who are in Him.
made aliveζῳοποιέω
zōopoieō · Greek Verb
To be quickened or restored to life; in a theological sense, this refers to both the spiritual regeneration of a believer and the ultimate physical resurrection at the end of time.
firstfruitsἀπαρχή
aparchē · Greek Noun
The initial portion of a harvest, offered to God as a token of the full harvest to come. Christ is the 'firstfruits' of resurrection, guaranteeing the bodily resurrection of all believers.
comingπαρουσία
parousia · Greek Noun
The personal return of Jesus Christ to the earth in glory to judge the world and consummate His kingdom.
the endτέλος
telos · Greek Noun
Refers to the culmination of history, specifically the return of Christ, the final judgment, and the restoration of all things under God's rule.
kingdomβασιλεία
basileia · Greek Noun
The sovereign rule or reign of God, both as an eternal reality and as the future, manifested kingdom inaugurated by Christ.
Fatherπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
A title for the first person of the Trinity, emphasizing His role as the author of life, the object of Christ’s obedience, and the ultimate recipient of the consummated kingdom.
reignβασιλεύω
basileuō · Greek Verb
To hold royal power or authority; in the context of Christ, it describes His active and present lordship over all creation while He brings all things into subjection to the Father.
enemiesἐχθρός
echthros · Greek Noun
In this context, anything or anyone opposed to the will and rule of God. Ultimately, these are brought into full submission under Christ at His return.
enemyἐχθρός
echthros · Greek Noun
An adversary or opponent. In Scripture, it represents the force or being that opposes God's purposes, with death being the ultimate physical enemy resulting from sin.
deathθάνατος
thanatos · Greek Noun
The cessation of life; the consequence of sin that separates the soul from the body and, without Christ, humanity from God. It is viewed as an intruder in God's creation that Christ definitively defeated through His resurrection.
subjectionὑποτάσσω
hypotassō · Greek Verb
To be placed under the authority, control, or dominion of another. It implies a voluntary or forced recognition of a higher power's sovereignty.
SonΥἱός
Huios · Greek Noun
The second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ. He is the eternal Word made flesh, who, in His mediatorial role, submits Himself to the Father to consummate the kingdom of God.
