belovedἀγαπητοί
agapētoi · Greek Adjective
A term of affection used by the apostles to address fellow believers, emphasizing the covenantal love and unity shared among the family of God.
patientμακροθυμεῖ
makrothymei · Greek Verb
God’s long-suffering character, characterized by restraint and the withholding of deserved punishment. It is intentionally extended to allow opportunity for sinners to turn toward Him.
repentanceμετάνοιαν
metanoian · Greek Noun
A complete change of mind, heart, and life direction; turning away from sin and toward God in faith. It is the essential response to the gospel message required for salvation.
day of the Lordἡμέρα κυρίου
hēmera kyriou · Greek Noun phrase
A significant theological term referring to the time of God’s direct, intervening, and sovereign action in history to judge the wicked and establish His kingdom. It is often associated with apocalyptic disruption and ultimate vindication.
like a thiefκλέπτης
kleptēs · Greek Noun
A common biblical metaphor for the unexpected, sudden, and disruptive nature of the coming of Christ or the day of judgment. It underscores the necessity of constant vigilance.
dissolvedλυομένων
lyomenōn · Greek Participle
To be broken up, disintegrated, or destroyed. In a theological context, this refers to the future cataclysmic destruction of the present created order by fire in preparation for the new creation.
holinessἁγιωσύναις
hagiōsynais · Greek Noun
Living a life set apart for God and consecrated to His service. It denotes a practical conformity of one's conduct to God's moral character.
godlinessεὐσεβείαις
eusebeiais · Greek Noun
Reverence or piety toward God. It refers to a lifestyle that reflects an awareness of God's presence and honor, manifesting in godly fear and worship.
comingπαρουσίαν
parousian · Greek Noun
The appearing or presence of God or Christ. It refers to the final, visible manifestation of the Lord at the end of the age to judge and to establish His eternal kingdom.
righteousnessδικαιοσύνη
dikaiosynē · Greek Noun
The standard of conformity to God's law and will. In the eschatological sense, it refers to the perfect moral order that will characterize the future kingdom of God.
diligentσπουδάσατε
spoudasate · Greek Verb
Earnest effort, zeal, or speed in performing a task. In the Christian life, it denotes a persistent, active commitment to spiritual growth and readiness for Christ's return.
without spotἄσπιλοι
aspiloi · Greek Adjective
Metaphorically describing a lack of moral stain or spiritual defect. It refers to the purity of the believer before God, attained through Christ and maintained by the Holy Spirit.
patienceμακροθυμίαν
makrothymian · Greek Noun
The long-suffering of God; His refusal to act immediately in judgment, which provides time for repentance. It is an expression of His grace, intended to lead the world to salvation.
salvationσωτηρίαν
sōtērian · Greek Noun
The state of being saved or delivered, specifically from the wrath of God and the power of sin. It involves both the present experience of reconciliation and the future perfection of the believer.
Scripturesγραφαί
graphai · Greek Noun
A general term for writings that are considered sacred, authoritative, and inspired by God; in the New Testament, it refers to the Old Testament and, by extension, the apostolic writings being produced.
unstableἀστήρικτος
astēriktos · Greek Adjective
A state of lacking spiritual firmness or being morally unsettled, susceptible to being swayed by false teaching or sinful impulses rather than being rooted in the truth of God.
twistστρεβλόω
strebloō · Greek Verb
To pervert, distort, or misinterpret the clear meaning of a text, often by intentionally twisting it to support a false or selfish agenda.
ignorantἀμαθής
amathēs · Greek Noun
Those who lack understanding or spiritual perception, often due to a refusal to submit to God's revealed truth, resulting in spiritual ruin.
belovedἀγαπητός
agapētos · Greek Adjective
A term of endearment used by apostolic writers to address fellow believers, emphasizing their status as loved by God and by the writer.
lawlessἄθεσμος
athesmos · Greek Adjective
Those who live in defiance of God’s revealed moral law; they disregard divine standards and authority, acting according to their own unbridled desires.
errorπλάνη
planē · Greek Noun
A misleading or false path, specifically theological or moral deception that leads individuals away from the truth of the Gospel into spiritual ruin.
graceχάρις
charis · Greek Noun
The unmerited, gracious favor of God toward sinful humanity, which is the source of salvation and the power that sustains and transforms the life of the believer.
knowledgeγνῶσις
gnōsis · Greek Noun
Knowing or recognizing the truth of God; it refers not merely to intellectual accumulation, but to a relational and experiential knowledge of God and His Word.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The manifestation of God’s divine splendor, majesty, and worth; it is the ultimate end and praise due to God for who He is and what He has done.
