raisedσυνηγέρθητε
synēgerthēte · Greek Verb
To be restored to life; in a spiritual sense, it refers to the regeneration of the believer, who is united with Jesus in His resurrection and empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in newness of life.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The promised Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world; the eternal Son of God who became incarnate, died for the sins of humanity, and rose again to reconcile believers to God.
right handδεξιᾷ
dexia · Greek Noun
A metaphorical or literal position of supreme authority, power, and honor at the Father’s side, signifying the completion of the Savior's redemptive work and His present intercession.
Set your mindsφρονεῖτε
phroneite · Greek Verb
In biblical terms, this refers to the inner life, the seat of the intellect, will, and affections; to set one's mind is to consciously align one's thoughts and priorities with the purposes and values of God.
earthγῆς
gēs · Greek Noun
The state of being physically, spiritually, or morally disconnected from the kingdom of God; often used to describe the fallen, temporal, or sinful condition of the world system.
diedἀπεθάνετε
apethanete · Greek Verb
The decisive end of one's old way of living in sin; a spiritual reality for the believer, representing the complete severance from the dominion of the flesh and the world.
hiddenκέκρυπται
kekryptai · Greek Verb
The state of being kept secure in the presence and protection of God; it signifies that a believer's true, eternal existence is rooted in the life of Jesus, shielded from spiritual harm.
gloryδόξῃ
doxē · Greek Noun
The radiant manifestation of God's presence, majesty, and holiness; for the believer, it involves the future transformation into Christ’s likeness and sharing in His eternal victory.
Put to deathνεκρώσατε
nekrōsate · Greek Verb
A decisive, active rejection and mortification of sinful impulses; it requires the ongoing empowerment of the Holy Spirit to kill the influence of the flesh and sinful nature.
sexual immoralityπορνείαν
porneian · Greek Noun
Any form of illicit sexual activity or unchastity that falls outside the boundaries of the marriage covenant as defined by God.
impurityἀκαθαρσίαν
akatharsian · Greek Noun
Moral uncleanness, defilement, or corruption in a person's behavior, speech, or inner character, standing in direct contrast to divine holiness.
passionπάθος
pathos · Greek Noun
An intense, uncontrolled, or sinful desire; often refers to strong, destructive cravings that overwhelm a person’s moral judgment and draw them away from obedience to God.
evil desireἐπιθυμίαν κακήν
epithymian kakēn · Greek Noun and Adjective
The root movement of the heart toward what is sinful, forbidden, or against God’s will; it represents the corrupt inclination of the human nature before it is acted upon.
covetousnessπλεονεξίαν
pleonexian · Greek Noun
The insatiable, sinful greed or intense desire for more, especially for what belongs to others; it is condemned as a form of worshiping created things rather than the Creator.
idolatryεἰδωλολατρία
eidōlolatria · Greek Noun
The sin of elevating any created thing, person, or self-interest above God, making it an object of worship, devotion, or ultimate trust.
wrathὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
The righteous indignation and settled judicial response of God against sin, rebellion, and ungodliness. It signifies God's holiness reacting against that which is contrary to His nature.
walkedπεριπατέω
peripateō · Greek Verb
A habitual way of life or a manner of conduct; in a moral sense, it refers to the pattern of behavior and the ethical trajectory one follows.
angerὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
A state of intense agitation or deep-seated resentment; a volatile emotional response often associated with loss of self-control.
wrathθυμός
thymos · Greek Noun
A settled, enduring state of hostility or violent passion; an explosive outburst of temper. In this context, it often refers to a destructive temperament.
maliceκακία
kakia · Greek Noun
A disposition to harm others; a deep-seated evil intention or wickedness of heart that seeks to inflict pain or misfortune on another.
slanderβλασφημία
blasphēmia · Greek Noun
Abusive, defamatory, or derogatory speech intended to injure someone’s reputation. It represents the verbal manifestation of a heart lacking love.
obscene talkαἰσχρολογία
aischrologia · Greek Noun
Shameful, filthy, or vile communication. It refers to speech that is morally corrupting, coarse, or contrary to the holiness expected of a believer.
lieψεύδομαι
pseudomai · Greek Verb
To depart from the truth or to intentionally deceive. Biblically, it is the opposite of the truth inherent in God's nature and is considered a characteristic of the old life.
old selfπαλαιός ἄνθρωπος
palaios anthrōpos · Greek Noun Phrase
The unregenerate human nature inherited from Adam; the totality of the fallen character, desires, and patterns of life that a person possessed before union with Christ.
new selfνέος ἄνθρωπος
neos anthrōpos · Greek Noun Phrase
The new nature given to a believer through union with Christ. It is a radical transformation of the inner man, created to reflect the character and holiness of God.
being renewedἀνακαινοῦται
anakainoutai · Greek Verb
An ongoing process of spiritual transformation where the Holy Spirit continually conforms the believer’s mind, will, and character to be more like Christ.
knowledgeἐπίγνωσις
epignōsis · Greek Noun
An experiential, relational, and transformative understanding of God and His truth. It is not mere intellectual assent but a deep, personal knowledge that shapes the life of the believer.
imageεἰκών
eikōn · Greek Noun
The representation or manifestation of God in human form; as believers are renewed, they are progressively restored to bear the character and moral likeness of God, their Maker.
