last daysἔσχατος ἡμέρα
eschatos hēmera · Greek Noun phrase
Refers to the end of the current age, beginning with the first coming of Christ and culminating in His return; characterized by increased apostasy and hardship for believers.
difficultyχαλεπός
chalepos · Greek Adjective
Describes a time of distress, crisis, or perilous circumstances that test the faith and endurance of believers.
lovers of selfφίλαυτος
philautos · Greek Adjective
Self-centeredness; an inordinate, idolatrous love for oneself that displaces love for God and others.
lovers of moneyφιλάργυρος
philargyros · Greek Adjective
The desire for material wealth that leads to corruption, greed, and a disregard for spiritual priorities.
proudὑπερήφανος
hyperēphanos · Greek Adjective
Excessive self-esteem or hubris; looking down on others while elevating one's own status or achievements above God's standard.
unholyἀνόσιος
anosios · Greek Adjective
A character trait marked by a lack of sacred respect or moral purity; profane or common in the sense of being alienated from God.
without self-controlἀκρατής
akratēs · Greek Adjective (negative form)
The specific gift or quality of restraint and mastery over one's own desires, impulses, and passions, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
appearanceμόρφωσις
morphōsis · Greek Noun
Refers to the outward form, facade, or religious rituals that mask a life lacking genuine spiritual substance or transformation.
godlinessεὐσέβεια
eusebeia · Greek Noun
Pertains to piety, devotion, or reverence toward God; an inner life and outward conduct that aligns with God's character.
powerδύναμις
dynamis · Greek Noun
The divine efficacy, authority, and enabling grace of God that brings about salvation and transformative change in a believer's life.
creep intoἐνδύντες
endentesthe · Greek Verb
Refers to the process of secretly or craftily entering a space, often with malicious or deceptive intent, implying illegitimate access or influence.
sinsἁμαρτίαις
hamartiais · Greek Noun
A state of spiritual or moral failure, characterized by falling short of God’s glory and breaking His law; it encompasses both the act of disobedience and the inherent condition of humanity.
passionsἐπιθυμίαις
epithumiais · Greek Noun
Powerful, often unruly, desires or longings of the flesh that distract from God's will; in a negative sense, they drive an individual away from godliness.
truthἀλήθεια
alētheia · Greek Noun
Used in the New Testament to denote the objective, divine reality revealed by God through Christ; it is the content of the Gospel, not merely subjective opinion.
Jannes and JambresἸαννῆς καὶ Ἰαμβρῆς
Iannēs kai Iambrēs · Greek Proper Noun
Traditionally identified in Jewish midrashic literature as the Egyptian magicians who opposed Moses during the Exodus; they represent those who use worldly wisdom or occult power to resist God's revelation.
disqualifiedἀδόκιμοι
adokimoi · Greek Adjective
The state of being rejected or failing a test; it implies that one has been examined and found to be unreliable or unapproved in the context of spiritual reality.
faithπίστις
pistis · Greek Noun
The body of divine revelation, the object of belief, and the personal trust one places in Jesus Christ; it encompasses the Christian message as a whole.
follyἄνοια
anoia · Greek Noun
Lack of good sense or spiritual understanding; it signifies a mindless or irrational state that leads one to oppose God’s will and face inevitable failure.
