prisonerδέσμιος
desmios · Greek Noun
In the Pauline epistles, this indicates a state of confinement or restriction for the sake of the Gospel. It emphasizes Paul’s total identification with Christ, signifying that his physical bondage is ultimately governed by his service to the Lord.
ChristΧριστός
Christos · Greek Noun
The Anointed One, the Messiah, and the fulfiller of all Old Testament prophecy. He is the central figure of the Christian faith, through whom salvation is achieved and by whom the believer is owned and directed.
Gentilesἔθνος
ethnos · Greek Noun
Refers to the non-Jewish nations. In the context of the New Testament, it highlights the inclusion of all peoples into the covenant family of God through the work of Christ, breaking down the barrier between Jew and Gentile.
stewardshipοἰκονομία
oikonomia · Greek Noun
Refers to the responsible management or administration of a household or affairs entrusted by God. In a theological sense, it signifies the office or commission given to believers—and specifically to apostles—to dispense the gospel and the grace of God to others.
graceχάρις
charis · Greek Noun
God’s unmerited, favor, love, and divine enablement bestowed upon humanity. It is the fundamental power of salvation, provided freely through Christ, which transforms the believer's life and sustains their service.
mysteryμυστήριον
mystērion · Greek Noun
In the New Testament, this is a divine truth that was previously hidden or not fully understood but has now been disclosed by God to His people. It is not an esoteric secret, but a redemptive reality centered on Christ that is now proclaimed to all.
revelationἀποκάλυψις
apokalypsis · Greek Noun
The act of God making known truths that could not be discovered through human reason or observation alone. It is the process by which God communicates His will, character, and redemptive plan to human instruments.
insightσύνεσις
synesis · Greek Noun
The God-given ability to understand, grasp, or discern deep spiritual truths. It implies more than mere intellectual knowledge; it involves an enlightened perception of divine realities.
sons of menυἱὸς ἀνθρώπου
huios anthrōpou · Greek Noun phrase
A collective term for humanity. It emphasizes the commonality of all people who live in the physical realm, often highlighting their limitations in understanding divine secrets without direct revelation.
holyἅγιος
hagios · Greek Adjective
Those who are set apart and consecrated for God's use. In the New Testament, this signifies individuals or groups dedicated to God’s holy purposes, characterized by moral purity and devotion to His mission.
apostlesἀπόστολος
apostolos · Greek Noun
"Sent ones" commissioned directly by Christ with authoritative proclamation of the gospel. They serve as the foundational witnesses of the resurrection and the authoritative bearers of apostolic doctrine.
prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
Those empowered by the Holy Spirit to communicate God's message to His people. Their role is to speak the mind of God, often involving both the foretelling of future events and the forth-telling of God's revealed will.
Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity, the divine agent of God’s presence and power in the world. He is the one who dwells within believers, reveals divine truth, and empowers the church to fulfill its mission.
mysteryμυστήριον
mystērion · Greek Noun
A truth once hidden but now revealed by God, specifically concerning the reconciliation of Jews and Gentiles into one body in Christ.
Gentilesἔθνη
ethnē · Greek Noun
A descriptive term for non-Jewish people, who in the Old Testament were considered outside the covenant, but in Christ are now co-heirs and fellow members of God’s people.
fellow heirsσυγκληρονόμα
synklēronoma · Greek Adjective
Those who share in an inheritance; used biblically to denote believers who receive the eternal inheritance promised by God through faith.
gospelεὐαγγέλιον
euangelion · Greek Noun
The "good news" regarding Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, which provides salvation and reconciliation to God for all who believe.
ministerδιάκονος
diakonos · Greek Noun
One who serves, specifically an appointed servant of the gospel or the church, emphasizing humble service under the authority of Christ.
graceχάρις
charis · Greek Noun
The unmerited, gracious favor of God, whereby He bestows blessings and salvation upon those who deserve judgment.
