Fatherπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
The title used by Jesus to address God, emphasizing the intimate, familial, and relational nature of the Godhead and the believer's access to God through Christ.
the hourὥρα
hōra · Greek Noun
In the Johannine literature, this refers to the predetermined, climactic moment of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, which reveals the Father's glory.
glorifyδοξάζω
doxazō · Greek Verb
The manifestation of God's divine nature, splendor, and presence; to glorify is to make this excellence known or visible.
authorityἐξουσία
exousia · Greek Noun
The inherent right, power, and sovereign control over all humanity, delegated by the Father to the Son to execute the Father's redemptive will.
eternal lifeαἰώνιος ζωή
aiōnios zōē · Greek Noun phrase
The life of the age to come, which is not merely endless duration but a qualitative, spiritual life characterized by personal communion with God that begins now and continues eternally.
knowγινώσκω
ginōskō · Greek Verb
In a biblical sense, this denotes an intimate, experiential, and relational knowledge, far exceeding mere intellectual awareness or accumulation of facts.
sentἀποστέλλω
apostellō · Greek Verb (participle)
The one who has been dispatched by the Father with divine authorization to act as His representative and the sole mediator of salvation.
workἔργον
ergon · Greek Noun
The divinely appointed task or mission, specifically referring to the redemptive work of Jesus in His incarnation, ministry, death, and resurrection.
nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
The revelation of God's character, authority, and nature. In Scripture, to make the name known is to reveal the essence of who God is, particularly in His holiness and love.
worldκόσμος
kosmos · Greek Noun
The present cosmic order that is alienated from God, characterized by rebellion, spiritual darkness, and enmity against His truth. It represents humanity and systems operating independently of divine authority.
keptτηρέω
tēreō · Greek Verb
To guard, keep, or observe with care. In a theological sense, it refers to holding fast to God's revelation, obeying His commandments, and maintaining fidelity to His truth.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
A term for God's revealed message, will, or instructions. It encompasses the entirety of divine communication, including His promise of salvation and the manifestation of Himself in Christ.
knowγινώσκω
ginōskō · Greek Verb
To attain knowledge through experience, relationship, and revelation. It involves an intimate, personal encounter with truth, rather than mere intellectual assent.
truthἀλήθεια
alētheia · Greek Noun
A state of being in accordance with reality and the character of God. It signifies the absolute genuineness of divine truth as revealed in Christ.
receivedλαμβάνω
lambanō · Greek Verb
To accept, welcome, or take hold of what is offered. In faith, it refers to the active appropriation of God's revelation and the message of Christ.
believedπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To trust, rely upon, or have firm conviction in someone or something. It implies a total commitment of the heart and mind to the truth of God and the identity of Jesus as the Messiah.
prayingἐρωτάω
erōtaō · Greek Verb
To intercede or petition God on behalf of others. It characterizes the high-priestly ministry of Christ, who continuously advocates for His people.
glorifiedδοξάζω
doxazō · Greek Verb
The manifestation of God's majesty, honor, and splendor. To be glorified is to have God's character and power visibly revealed and recognized through a person or event.
worldκόσμος
kosmos · Greek Noun
Often used in the New Testament to denote the present fallen world system that is opposed to God and His kingdom. It refers to the realm of human affairs apart from God, characterized by sin and rebellion.
Holyἅγιος
hagios · Greek Adjective
An attribute of God describing His absolute moral purity, set-apartness, and transcendence. It signifies that God is entirely distinct from all creation and is morally perfect, demanding righteousness from His people.
nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
A designation representing God’s authority, character, nature, and revelation. To be 'kept in' or 'baptized in' a name is to be brought into submission to and protection by the authority and presence of that Person.
oneεἷς
heis · Greek Number/Adjective
The state of spiritual unity among believers, modeled after the perfect unity between the Father and the Son. It is a divine gift that reflects the nature of the Trinity and is intended to be a testimony to the world.
keptτηρέω
tēreō · Greek Verb
To preserve, protect, or guard against loss or danger. Biblically, it emphasizes the security of the believer in God’s hands and the active role of the Holy Spirit or the Father in sustaining faith.
son of destructionἀπώλεια
apōleia · Greek Noun
A designation for a person destined for ruin or eternal separation from God due to their rejection of Him. It indicates one who embodies or is characterized by destruction.
Scriptureγραφή
graphē · Greek Noun
The written Word of God, considered to be inspired, authoritative, and infallible. It is the record of God's will and plan, which must be accomplished in human history as He has decreed.
joyχαρά
chara · Greek Noun
The deep, spiritual sense of well-being and gladness that comes from a right relationship with God. It is not dependent on circumstances but is an enduring fruit of the Holy Spirit.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
The divine message or revelation from God to humanity, specifically the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the instrument through which God imparts truth, sanctifies, and calls people into fellowship with Himself.
hatedμισέω
miseō · Greek Verb
A strong expression of the antagonism felt by the fallen world system toward God, His message, and His people. It signifies the hostility inherent in the conflict between the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of light.
evil oneπονηρός
ponēros · Greek Adjective/Noun
Refers to Satan, the personal force of malevolence and the adversary of God and His people. It emphasizes the active, deceptive, and destructive work of the enemy in the lives of believers.
worldκόσμος
kosmos · Greek Noun
Refers to the fallen, rebellious state of humanity and the organized systems of society that are alienated from God and opposed to His kingdom. It encompasses the worldly values, desires, and philosophies that stand in direct contradiction to God's holiness.
Sanctifyἁγιάζω
hagiazō · Greek Verb
To be set apart, consecrated, or made holy for God's purposes. It involves both the initial state of being declared righteous in Christ and the ongoing process of moral and spiritual transformation by the Holy Spirit.
truthἀλήθεια
alētheia · Greek Noun
The ultimate reality of God's character and revelation. In a biblical context, it is not merely intellectual or factual, but divine reality that sets one free and serves as the objective standard for sanctification.
wordλόγος
logos · Greek Noun
The expressed communication of God's mind, will, and character to humanity. It is considered authoritative, infallible, and the primary instrument through which God creates, sustains, and transforms His people.
consecrateἁγιάζω
hagiazō · Greek Verb
The act of setting someone or something apart as exclusively belonging to God for a sacred purpose. It carries the sense of dedication, purity, and sacrificial devotion to the divine will.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
Refers to the act of placing faith in, relying upon, and surrendering to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is the defining characteristic of a disciple, involving both intellectual assent and a transformative trust in His person and work.
Fatherπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
The title Jesus uses for God, emphasizing the intimate, relational, and eternal Father-Son bond within the Trinity and the believers' adopted relationship with God through Christ.
oneεἷς
heis · Greek Adjective/Numeral
A state of unity, concord, or wholeness; in a theological context, it refers to the spiritual union of believers with God and with one another, modeled after the unity of the Godhead.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The reputation, honor, majesty, or manifest presence of God. It is the visible expression of God's character and worth, fully revealed in Jesus Christ.
worldκόσμος
kosmos · Greek Noun
The world system alienated from God, often characterized by rebellion, darkness, and ignorance of divine truth; those who live apart from God's grace.
believeπιστεύω
pisteuō · Greek Verb
To place faith in, trust, or rely upon; specifically, the act of accepting the testimony regarding Jesus Christ's identity and mission as the Savior sent by the Father.
sentἀποστέλλω
apostellō · Greek Verb
The act of God the Father commissioning and dispatching the Son into the human experience for the purpose of salvation.
lovedἀγαπάω
agapaō · Greek Verb
The divine attribute of deep, self-sacrificial, and unconditional commitment. It is the core of God's nature and the primary motivation for His redemptive work.
foundation of the worldκαταβολή
katabolē tou kosmou · Greek Noun
The beginning of the created order; in biblical usage, it often refers to God's eternal plan and purpose established before the creation of the universe.
righteousδίκαιος
dikaios · Greek Adjective
Possessing moral integrity, purity, and justice; it describes God’s perfect character, which is always in accordance with His holy standards.
nameὄνομα
onoma · Greek Noun
In a biblical context, a name represents the essence, character, nature, and authority of a person. Making God's name known signifies revealing His true character and identity to others.
loveἀγάπη
agapē · Greek Noun
A profound, self-sacrificial, and unconditional commitment to the well-being of another. Biblically, it is not merely an emotion but an action, most perfectly manifested in God's nature and His redemptive work through Christ.
