churchἐκκλησία
ekklēsia · Greek Noun
Refers to the assembly or gathering of believers; it denotes the body of Christ, composed of those called out of the world into a new community under the lordship of Jesus.
persecutionδιωγμός
diōgmos · Greek Noun
Harassment, oppression, or affliction inflicted upon believers specifically because of their faith and identity in Christ. It is a recurring theme for followers of Jesus as a result of their witness in a fallen world.
scatteredδιασπείρω
diaspeirō · Greek Verb
To be dispersed or sown like seed; in a biblical context, it often refers to God using the scattering of His people to spread the message of the Gospel to new regions.
apostlesἀπόστολος
apostolos · Greek Noun
Those commissioned and sent out by Jesus as His primary witnesses, having been eyewitnesses of His life, death, and resurrection, to lay the foundation of the early church.
Devoutεὐλαβής
eulabēs · Greek Adjective
God-fearing or pious individuals who demonstrate sincere reverence and faithfulness toward God and His commands; often used to describe those who maintain religious integrity.
ravagingλυμαίνομαι
lymainomai · Greek Verb
To act violently or treat with cruelty; it suggests total destruction, devastation, or the ruin of a person or a group, often used in the context of intense hostility.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
The divine message or good news of God; specifically, the proclamation of Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and the salvation available through faith in Him.
preachingεὐαγγελίζομαι
euangelizomai · Greek Verb
To announce, declare, or herald good news; it implies the public, authoritative proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have not yet heard or believed.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun/Title
The 'Anointed One' (the Messiah); the title refers to Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the King and Savior sent by God to redeem His people.
crowdsὄχλος
ochlos · Greek Noun
A large group of people gathered together, often indicating a collective response or movement. In a biblical context, it frequently signifies a body of witnesses to divine actions or preaching.
paid attentionπροσέχω
prosechō · Greek Verb
To give heed or apply one's mind to something. It involves not just hearing, but actively focusing and responding to a message or authority.
signsσημεῖον
sēmeion · Greek Noun
Acts of power that serve as outward evidence of a divine message or mission. In the New Testament, they point to the authority of the message and the presence of God's Kingdom.
unclean spiritsἀκάθαρτος πνεῦμα
akathartos pneuma · Greek Noun Phrase
Spiritual beings under the authority of the devil who oppose God, dwell in humanity, and cause moral or physical impurity. Their presence is marked by their submission to the superior power of Jesus Christ.
healedθεραπεύω
therapeuō · Greek Verb
A state of being cured of physical infirmity or restored to spiritual wholeness. It is often a sign of God's mercy and the arrival of the Messianic age.
joyχαρά
chara · Greek Noun
A deep, sustained gladness resulting from the presence and blessings of God. It is distinct from temporary happiness, rooted instead in the fulfillment of spiritual realities.
practiced magicμαγεύω
mageuō · Greek Verb
Occult practices, sorcery, or supernatural arts that attempt to manipulate spiritual powers outside of God's covenant. It is consistently condemned in Scripture as an attempt to bypass divine authority.
power of Godδύναμις
dynamis · Greek Noun
The inherent strength, ability, or authority of God. It refers to the effective working of His divine will in the world, often displayed through His messengers or the Gospel.
paid attentionπροσεῖχον
proseichon · Greek Verb
A state of deep mental engagement, fixation, or devotion to an object or person. In a biblical context, it often refers to holding someone in high regard or giving careful heed to their message.
magicμαγείαις
mageiais · Greek Noun
In the NT, refers to sorcery, witchcraft, or magical arts. It is consistently condemned as an occult practice that seeks to manipulate spiritual realities apart from God, often through demonic influence.
believedἐπίστευσαν
episteusan · Greek Verb
To place one’s trust, confidence, or reliance in something or someone. In a gospel context, it is the act of placing saving faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
preached good newsεὐαγγελιζομένῳ
euangelizomenō · Greek Verb
The "good news" regarding the life, death, resurrection, and lordship of Jesus Christ. It is the announcement of salvation and the reconciliation of humanity to God.
kingdom of Godβασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ
basileian tou theou · Greek Noun phrase
The sovereign rule and reign of God over all creation, fully inaugurated in the person of Jesus Christ. It represents the sphere of God's redemptive authority and the future restoration of all things.
name of Jesus Christὄνομα Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
onoma Iēsou Christou · Greek Noun phrase
In Scripture, the name represents the person, character, authority, and presence of the one named. To act in the name of Jesus is to act by His authority and in alignment with His redemptive purpose.
baptizedἐβαπτίζοντο
ebaptizonto · Greek Verb
An outward ordinance of initiation for believers, symbolizing identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, as well as cleansing from sin and inclusion in the covenant community.
signsσημεῖα
sēmeia · Greek Noun
A display of divine power intended to validate a message, point to the truth of God, and demonstrate the reality of the kingdom of God to onlookers.
miraclesδυνάμεις
dynameis · Greek Noun
An event that defies natural explanation, performed by divine power to authenticate God’s revelation and demonstrate His compassion or authority.
apostlesἀπόστολοι
apostoloi · Greek Noun
An official messenger or "sent one" chosen by Christ to witness to His resurrection and serve as foundational leaders of the early church.
word of Godλόγον τοῦ θεοῦ
logon tou theou · Greek Noun phrase
The divine message or revelation of God’s will and nature. It can refer specifically to the gospel proclamation or the entirety of Scripture.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα ἅγιον
pneuma hagion · Greek Noun phrase
The third person of the Trinity, fully divine, who indwells, guides, empowers, and sanctifies the believer, acting as the agent of regeneration and the seal of God's promise.
baptizedβαπτίζω
baptizō · Greek Verb
To be immersed in water as a public profession of faith, identifying with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and incorporation into the body of believers. It serves as an outward sign of an inward cleansing and covenant relationship with God.
Holy Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity, fully divine, who indwells, seals, empowers, and guides the believer. He is the agent of regeneration and the guarantor of the believer's inheritance in Christ.
laying on of handsἐπιτίθημι
epitithēmi · Greek Verb (phrase: laying on of hands)
A symbolic act in the New Testament often associated with the impartation of a spiritual blessing, the setting apart for ministry, or the invocation of the Holy Spirit. It signifies apostolic authority and identification with the church.
powerἐξουσία
exousia · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the divine authority or miraculous enablement bestowed by God to perform signs, wonders, or spiritual service for the advancement of the Gospel. It is not an impersonal force but a manifestation of God's sovereign working.
silverἀργύριον
argyrion · Greek Noun
The currency of the ancient world; in a theological sense, it often contrasts with the "unpurchasable" nature of divine grace. It signifies material wealth which can become an idol when placed in competition with the value of spiritual realities.
gift of Godδωρεά
dōrea · Greek Noun
A free, unmerited favor or enablement bestowed by God upon humanity. It is given solely through God's sovereign generosity, specifically through faith in Christ, and cannot be purchased, earned, or manipulated by human effort or resources.
partμερίς
meris · Greek Noun
A portion, share, or inheritance. In a biblical context, it often refers to one's allotted inheritance or spiritual standing before God.
lotκλῆρος
klēros · Greek Noun
Something that falls to one by lot; an inheritance or divine assignment. Often used to describe the portion of the Promised Land given to the tribes of Israel or the spiritual inheritance of believers.
heartκαρδία
kardia · Greek Noun
The seat of the inner life, including the intellect, emotions, will, and conscience. It is considered the core of a person's being and the place where one's relationship with God is determined.
Repentμετανοέω
metanoeō · Greek Verb
To change one's mind or purpose, involving a turning away from sin and a turning toward God. It is a fundamental change of heart and direction that is required for salvation.
wickednessκακία
kakia · Greek Noun
Morally bad, evil, or depraved conduct. It refers to behavior that is contrary to the will and character of God.
intentἐπίνοια
epinoia · Greek Noun
The inward desire, thought, purpose, or inclination of the mind. It refers to the motivating factors behind human actions.
forgivenἀφίημι
aphiēmi · Greek Verb
The act of being pardoned or released from the debt and guilt of sin. It is God's grace-filled removal of the barrier between Him and the sinner.
gallχολή
cholē · Greek Noun
A state of extreme bitterness, venomous anger, or profound moral corruption. It implies a condition that is spiritually poisonous and detestable to God.
bondσύνδεσμος
syndesmos · Greek Noun
State of being enslaved or held captive by sin. It indicates that the individual is trapped and unable to free themselves from their sinful condition without divine intervention.
iniquityἀδικία
adikia · Greek Noun
Lawlessness, injustice, or unrighteousness. It is the active transgression of God’s law and character.
preaching the gospelεὐαγγελίζω
euangelizō · Greek Verb
The good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. It encompasses the life, death, and resurrection of Christ as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan for humanity.
