partialityπροσωπολήμπτης
prosōpolēmptēs · Greek Noun
The attribute of God whereby He does not show favoritism or bias based on human distinctions like race, status, or background. It highlights God's justice and the universality of His grace.
nationἔθνος
ethnos · Greek Noun
Refers to all non-Jewish peoples, but in the New Testament context, it signifies the reach of the Gospel beyond the covenant people of Israel to the entire world.
fearsφοβούμενος
phoboumenos · Greek Verb (Participle)
A reverential fear and awe of God that leads to obedience and worship. It is a foundational posture for a relationship with God, characterized by deep respect for His holiness and authority.
acceptableδεκτός
dektos · Greek Adjective
Being in a right relationship with God or meeting His requirements for fellowship. In this context, it refers to the state of an individual being received or approved by God through faith and obedient action.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
The message or communication from God, often referring to the gospel or the totality of God's revealed truth. It signifies both the content of the message and the divine authority behind it.
preaching good newsεὐαγγελίζομαι
euangelizomai · Greek Verb
The gospel or message of salvation; the announcement of victory or the arrival of a king, specifically focusing on the reconciliation between God and humanity.
peaceεἰρήνη
eirēnē · Greek Noun
The Hebrew concept of 'shalom' (wholeness, harmony, welfare), denoting the state of reconciliation with God made possible through the work of Christ.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
The title 'Kurios' implies absolute sovereignty, ownership, and divine authority over all creation, affirming Christ's equality with the Father.
anointedχρίω
chriō · Greek Verb
The act of setting someone apart for a divine office or task; in the Old Testament, it signifies being chosen by God for leadership (prophet, priest, king), fulfilled perfectly in Christ's mission.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα ἅγιον
pneuma hagion · Greek Noun phrase
The third person of the Trinity, the agent of God's presence, power, and sanctification in the lives of believers and the earthly ministry of Jesus.
devilδιάβολος
diabolos · Greek Noun
The malevolent spiritual adversary of God and humanity, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but is decisively defeated by Christ.
witnessesμάρτυς
martys · Greek Noun
Those who have personally observed an event and are tasked with declaring its truth to others, specifically referring to the apostles' role in authenticating the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
treeξύλον
xylon · Greek Noun
A term used in the New Testament to refer to the cross, invoking the imagery of Deuteronomy 21:23 regarding those under a curse, highlighting the substitutionary nature of Jesus' death.
raisedἐγείρω
egeirō · Greek Verb
The historical, bodily return of Jesus to life, confirming his victory over sin and death, and serving as the foundational hope for all believers.
witnessesμάρτυς
martys · Greek Noun
A noun used to denote those who have seen a specific event and can attest to its truthfulness; in a biblical context, it refers to those commissioned to publicly declare the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
rose from the deadἀνάστασις
anastasis · Greek Noun/Participle
The act of rising from the dead; in the New Testament, it refers specifically to the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, which serves as the foundation of the Christian faith and the guarantee of the believer's future resurrection.
preachκηρύσσω
kērussō · Greek Verb
The authoritative proclamation of the Gospel message; it implies a herald's announcement of royal or divine news that requires a response from the hearers.
judgeκριτής
kritēs · Greek Noun
A sovereign act of legal or moral evaluation; in Scripture, it refers to the final authority God has given Jesus Christ to evaluate and dispense justice to all humanity based on their relationship to Him.
prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
Those who, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, spoke for God to Israel; their overarching function was to point toward the coming Messiah and the work of redemption.
believesπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To place trust in, rely upon, or cling to; in a biblical sense, it denotes a saving faith that involves intellectual assent, emotional commitment, and volitional surrender to Jesus Christ.
forgiveness of sinsἄφεσις
aphesis · Greek Noun
The removal of the guilt, penalty, and power of sin; it is granted by God's grace through faith, made possible by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα ἅγιον
pneuma hagion · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity; He is the agent of regeneration, sanctification, and empowerment for the believer, often associated with the presence and power of God manifesting in the life of the church.
believersπιστός
pistos · Greek Noun/Adjective
Those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, acknowledging Him as Lord and Savior; the term signifies a communal identity of people set apart for God.
circumcisedπεριτομή
peritomē · Greek Noun/Participle
The sign of the covenant God made with Abraham; in this context, it refers to Jewish Christians who maintained this distinct outward mark of the Mosaic law.
giftδωρεά
dōrea · Greek Noun
A gracious, unmerited act of God; in this context, it refers specifically to the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, given as a token of salvation.
Gentilesἔθνος
ethnos · Greek Noun
Any person who is not part of the Jewish nation; in the New Testament, it signifies those outside the Old Covenant who have now been brought into the New Covenant through faith in Jesus.
tonguesγλώσσαις
glōssais · Greek Noun
A supernatural phenomenon, often known as glossolalia, where individuals speak in languages or utterances they have not learned, typically as a sign of the Holy Spirit's empowerment or a response to God's work.
extollingμεγαλυνόντων
megalynontōn · Greek Verb
To praise, magnify, or declare the greatness of God; it refers to an act of worship that explicitly exalts God’s character and works.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity, who indwells, empowers, and guides believers; His presence is the definitive mark of being part of the New Covenant people of God.
baptizingβαπτίζεσθαι
baptizesthai · Greek Verb
An external ordinance signifying internal cleansing, identification with the death and resurrection of Christ, and initiation into the visible community of believers.
Jesus ChristἸησοῦ Χριστοῦ
Iēsou Christou · Greek Noun
The identity and authority of the historical Jesus as the promised Messiah (Christ) and the Son of God; to act in His name is to act by His authority and on His behalf.