encouragementπαράκλησις
paraklēsis · Greek Noun
Used in the New Testament to denote the spiritual renewal and exhortation that comes to believers through their relationship with Christ, functioning as both a consolation and a strengthening for the soul.
participationκοινωνία
koinōnia · Greek Noun
Refers to the unique, spiritual partnership or sharing of a common life that believers experience because they all dwell in the Holy Spirit, binding them together in Christ.
affectionσπλάγχνον
splagchnon · Greek Noun
The profound sense of compassion, mercy, or bowels of affection, often used to describe the tender, visceral feeling of care for others that should characterize the Christian community.
of one mindσύμψυχος
sumpsuchos · Greek Adjective
A state of unity in thought, purpose, and affection, where the collective mindset of the church is perfectly aligned with the mind and will of Christ.
selfish ambitionἐριθεία
eritheia · Greek Noun
Refers to motives derived from ego, rivalry, or a desire for personal gain, which are viewed as antithetical to the selfless spirit of the gospel.
conceitκενοδοξία
kenodoxia · Greek Noun
Empty pride or vain-glory; a mindset that overestimates one's own worth or importance, often at the expense of others, contrasting with the spirit of Christ.
humilityταπεινοφροσύνη
tapeinophrosunē · Greek Noun
The biblical grace of lowering oneself; not thinking less of oneself, but thinking of oneself less, modeled perfectly by Christ’s incarnation and self-emptying death.
mindφρονέω
phroneō · Greek Verb
A mindset, attitude, or disposition that governs one's perspective and actions; in the New Testament, it refers to the transformed way of thinking that characterizes a disciple of Jesus.
formμορφῇ
morphē · Greek Noun
The essential nature, character, or external manifestation of something that perfectly reflects its inner essence. When applied to God, it signifies the fullness of divine nature.
equalityἴσα
isa · Greek Adjective (adverbial use)
The state of being equal in nature, dignity, and authority. Here it refers to Christ’s inherent, pre-existent status as fully God.
graspedἁρπαγμόν
harpagmos · Greek Noun
Something to be seized, snatched, or held onto for one's own advantage. Christ did not view his divine prerogative as something to be selfishly clutched at the expense of his mission.
emptiedἐκένωσεν
ekenōsen · Greek Verb
To make empty; to pour out. In this context, it signifies Christ voluntarily setting aside his divine glory and privileges, not his divine nature, to take on human nature.
servantδούλου
doulou · Greek Noun
A slave or bond-servant; one whose will is entirely surrendered to the will of another. Christ assumed the role of the ultimate servant of God and humanity.
likenessὁμοιώματι
homoiōmati · Greek Noun
A close resemblance or appearance that corresponds to reality. It indicates that Christ became truly and authentically human, sharing in the human experience.
humbledἐταπείνωσεν
etapeinōsen · Greek Verb
The act of lowering one's status or pride. It is a fundamental Christian virtue characterized by a willing submission to God’s plan and a disregard for self-exaltation.
obedientὑπήκοος
hypēkoos · Greek Adjective
The quality of being compliant or yielding to the will of another. Christ’s obedience was a perfect, active submission to the Father’s redemptive purpose.
crossσταυροῦ
staurou · Greek Noun
The most shameful, painful, and public form of execution in the Roman world, reserved for criminals and rebels. Christ’s submission to it highlights the depths of his sacrifice and rejection by the world.
