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.
GreekἝλλην
Hellēn · Greek Noun
The original inhabitants of Greece or those who adopted its culture and language; in the NT, it often represents the non-Jewish world generally.
JewἸουδαῖος
Ioudaios · Greek Noun
A member of the covenant people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, set apart by the Mosaic Law.
circumcisedπεριτομή
peritomē · Greek Noun/Adjective
The physical sign of the covenant God made with Abraham; in the NT, it is contrasted with the inward, spiritual transformation wrought by Christ.
barbarianβάρβαρος
barbaros · Greek Noun
A derogatory term in the Greco-Roman world for anyone who did not speak Greek or live by Greek cultural norms.
ScythianΣκύθης
Skythēs · Greek Noun
An ancient nomadic people known for their extreme ferocity; representing the most uncivilized or 'outcast' group in the ancient world.
slaveδοῦλος
doulos · Greek Noun
One who is legally owned by another; the NT often uses this image to describe the believer's former state of bondage to sin or their new identity as a bondservant of Christ.
freeἐλεύθερος
eleutheros · Greek Adjective/Noun
An individual not under the legal ownership of another; in the NT, it refers to spiritual liberty found in Christ, regardless of social status.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The Anointed One of God, the Messiah; the central figure of Christian theology who occupies the entirety of God's redemptive purpose.
chosen onesἐκλεκτός
eklektos · Greek Adjective/Noun
Those whom God has sovereignly selected, set apart, and destined for salvation and participation in His kingdom.
holyἅγιος
hagios · Greek Adjective
Set apart for God’s exclusive use; possessing a moral and spiritual state of purity and dedication to His service.
belovedἀγαπάω
agapaō · Greek Verb (participle)
The object of God's divine, self-giving, and sacrificial love (agapē); those whom He cherishes.
compassionate heartsσπλάγχνον
splagchnon · Greek Noun
The inward expression of mercy, pity, and deep feeling for the suffering of others; the root of biblical compassion.
kindnessχρηστότης
chrēstotēs · Greek Noun
The divine quality of being useful or gentle; reflecting God's benevolence toward humanity.
humilityταπεινοφροσύνη
tapeinophrosynē · Greek Noun
The virtue of recognizing one's true standing before God and others; the opposite of pride.
meeknessπραΰτης
prautēs · Greek Noun
A mildness of temper and gentle strength; the ability to endure injury with patience and without retaliation.
patienceμακροθυμία
makrothumia · Greek Noun
Self-restraint in the face of provocation; the ability to bear with difficult people or circumstances for an extended time.
forgivingχαρίζομαι
charizomai · Greek Verb
The active, voluntary remission of an offense; modeled directly upon God's gracious action in Christ toward sinners.
loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
The sacrificial, selfless love of God; the supreme virtue that binds the community of believers together.
