The Meaning of “Strength” in Hebrew
What does it mean to love God “with all of your strength”? The Hebrew word “Me’od” in the famous Shema prayer (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) will give us some insight.
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The Meaning of “Soul” in Hebrew
In the Bible, a “soul” isn’t something you have; it’s something you are. To love God with all of your “Nephesh” is to go beyond a superficial faith and make a “soul-level” commitment.
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The Meaning of “Heart” in Hebrew
Today’s culture tells you to “follow your heart”. But Moses gave the ancient Israelites different advice (Deuteronomy 6:4-5).
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The Meaning of “Love” in Hebrew
The concept of “love” in the Old Testament (“ahava” in Hebrew) is very different from our word in today’s culture. Understanding the true nature of love inspires us to love God and others.
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The Meaning of “LORD” in Hebrew
“Yahweh” means that God is eternal and self-existent. He has always been God and always will be.
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The Meaning of “Listen” in Hebrew
“Shema” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) is a common word in the Hebrew Bible, usually translated as “listen.” But the meaning of the word goes far beyond what your ears can hear.
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The Meaning of “Joy” in Greek
“Joy” is an important concept in the Bible. Find out how to understand this biblical theme and apply it to your life.
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The Meaning of “Transgression” in Hebrew
The word “transgression” in the Bible has a lot of religious and cultural baggage. One thing is sure: it’s not an outdated, archaic way of separating “good” people from “bad” people.
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What Is Philia Love?
Our culture is losing the art of friendship, and people are more isolated than ever before. Today we talk about “Philia” – a love that fills the gap between agape and eros.
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What Is Eros Love?
Eros was a form of love so distorted by Greek culture that the New Testament authors refused to use the word. But the concept is still God’s, and there’s an entire book in the Bible to prove it.
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What Is Agape Love?
Agape love is not merely something God does, it is the heart behind everything he does. As we abide in Christ, this becomes true of us.
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Shema (Series)
For thousands of years the Jewish people have prayed the Shema – a daily prayer of allegiance to God. Here’s what those words mean in the original language.
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What Are “Groanings That Words Cannot Express”?
What are the “groanings that cannot be expressed in words” in Romans 8? Talk about it here.
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The Meaning of “Sin” in Hebrew
“Sin” is a word with a lot of religious and cultural baggage. One thing is sure: it’s not an outdated, archaic way of separating “good” people from “bad” people.
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The Meaning of “Love” in Greek
In this topic, we look at the ancient Greek word “agape” to learn about Jesus’s teachings on love.
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The Meaning of “Hope” in Hebrew
Christian hope is a bold hope that looks back to the risen Jesus in order to look forward.
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The Biblical Theme of Law
Pretty much everyone is familiar with the Ten Commandments God gave to Israel (Exodus 20). But there’s a lot more to the Law of Moses – called “Torah.”
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What Does It Mean to Have “Shalom?”
Peace in the Old Testament isn’t just about the absence of conflict, but about something better replacing it.
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Who Is “the Messiah” in the Bible?
An explanation of the concept of “Messiah” from Genesis to Revelation.
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What Does It Mean to be “Born Again”?
Hearing the call to be “born again” might conjure up images of old-time tent revivals, but it actually comes from Jesus.
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An Explanation of the Gospel of the Kingdom
In Isaiah 52, a messenger comes to tell the good news that God still reigns and that he is coming to bring his reign to earth.
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What Is Theism?
Theism is the belief in one or more gods, separate and distinct from people or other creatures.
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Bible Themes: Light and Darkness
Throughout the Bible, the words “light” and “darkness” are used metaphorically to convey deep spiritual truths. The way these words are used give us some interesting insights into salvation.
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