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ONCE SAVED,
always SAVED?
Beloved of the Lord;
Remember: “But be ye-Γίνεσθε (Ginesthe)-to become) doers-ποιηταὶ (poietai)-a performer, (one who does, a doer; of one who performs according to directives) of the word, and not hearers-ἀκροαταὶ (akroatai)-a hearer (merely):—hearer) only, deceiving-παραλογιζόμενοι (paralogizomenoi)-beguile, deceive, (universally, to deceive, delude, circumvent) your own selves.”-(James 1:22)
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be ye-Γίνεσθε: Verb, Present, Middle or Passive Deponent, Imperative ,2nd Person, Plural: ["be-ye-becoming!"]
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deceiving-παραλογιζόμενοι: Verb, Present, Middle or Passive Deponent, Participle, Nominative, Plural, Masculine: ["beguiling"]
1. O.S.A.S part. 1
O.S.A.S
"Let it be noted, I do believe a sinner can be saved, remain saved, and die saved. However, what is in question here is, can a born-again Christian
-apostatize, -abandon, -fall away, -forsake,
-walk away from 'the Faith'?"
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Analytical Concordance to the Bible: Robert Young, 1880.
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The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon.
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Friberg Analytical Greek Lexicon
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Gingrich, Greek New Testament Lexicon
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Danker, Greek New Testament Lexicon
Greek Text:
Stephanus 1550 & Beza's 1598 & Scrivener's 1894 Textus Receptus.
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1 Corinthians 15:1-2
Overview.
First, we will analyze 1 Corinthians 15:1-2.
Scrivener's Textus Receptus 1894
1 Γνωρίζω δὲ ὑμῖν, ἀδελφοί, τὸ εὐαγγέλιον ὃ εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν, ὃ καὶ παρελάβετε, ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἑστήκατε, 2 δι’ οὗ καὶ σώζεσθε· τίνι λόγῳ εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν, εἰ κατέχετε, ἐκτὸς εἰ μὴ εἰκῇ ἐπιστεύσατε.
1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 “Moreover-δὲ (de)-but, now, moreover) brethren-ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)-brethren, (figuratively, members of the Christian community)), *I declare-Γνωρίζω (Gnorizo)-to make known) unto you-ὑμῖν (humin)-to you) the-τὸ (to)-the) Gospel-εὐαγγέλιον (evanggelion)-Good news, tidings, news) which-ὃ (ho)-which) *I preached-εὐηγγελισάμην (eueggelisamen)-to tell good news or tidings, (to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel:—declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel)) unto you-ὑμῖν (humin)-to you), which-ὃ (ho)-which) also-καὶ (kai)-and, even, also) *ye have received-παρελάβετε (parelabete)-to take or received beside, (to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)), and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) wherein-ἐν ᾧ (en ho)-wherein, in which) *ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate)-to set, place, (stand or be). 2 By-δι (di)-by, through, by means of) which-οὗ (hou)-which) also-καὶ (kai)-even, also) *ye are saved-σῴζεσθε (sozesthe)-to make or keep sound or safe), if-εἰ (ei)-if, (a primary particle of conditionality) *ye //keep in memory-κατέχετε (katechete)-to hold fast, (to hold down (fast), keep secure, keep firm possession of)) (Or, hold fast) //what-τίνι λόγῳ (tini logo)-with what instruction, (to what saying)) (Gr. by what speech) I preached-εὐηγγελισάμην (eueggelisamen)-to tell good news or tidings, (to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel:—declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel)) unto you-ὑμῖν (humin)-to you:—ye), unless-ἐκτὸς εἰ μὴ (ektos ei me)-unless, (except in case, except) ye have believed-ἐπιστεύσατε (episteusate)-to adhere to, trust, rely on) in vain-εἰκῇ (eike)-easily, at random, (‘without aim or purpose’; the underlying idea is ‘at random’)).”
Example of Greek word:
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*Γνωρίζω -I declare click: 1 Cor 12:3-(I give to understand) // Gal 1:11-(I certify)
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*εὐηγγελισάμην-I preached click: 2 Cor 11:7-(I have preached) // Gal 4:13-(I preached the gospel)
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*παρελάβετε-ye have received click: Gal 1:9 // Phil 4:9-(received) // Col 2:6-(ye have received)
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*ἑστήκατε-ye stand click: 2 Corinthians 1:24 // 1 Peter 5:12
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*G4982: (σῴζεσθε-ye are saved) click: 1 Peter 4:18 (σῴζεται-be saved)
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*κατέχετε-ye keep in memory click: 1 Cor 11:2-(keep) // 1 Thes 5:21-(hold fast)
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*ἐπιστεύσατε-ye have believed click: 1 Cor 3:5-(ye believed) // 1 Cor 15:11-(ye believed)
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*εἰκῇ-in vain click: Mat 5:22-(without a cause) // Gal 3:4 // Gal 4:11 // Col2:18-(vainly)
Greek Interlinear:
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I declare-Γνωρίζω: Verb, Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular: Moreover brethren, ["I-AM-KNOWizING//"I-am-making-known"] unto you the Gospel which
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I preached-εὐηγγελισάμην: Verb, Aorist, Middle, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular: ["I-WELL-MESSAGize"//"I-evangelize"] unto you, which also
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ye have received-παρελάβετε: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural: ["YE-BESIDE-GOT"//"ye-accepted"], and wherein
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ye stand-ἑστήκατε: Verb, Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural: ["YE-HAVE-STOOD"//"ye-stand"]. By which also
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ye are saved-σῴζεσθε: Verb, Present, Passive, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural: ["YE-ARE-beING-SAVED"], if
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ye keep in memory-κατέχετε: Verb, Present, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural: ["YE-ARE-DOWN-HAVING"//"ye-are-retaining"] what
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I preached-εὐηγγελισάμην: Verb, Aorist, Middle, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular: ["I-WELL-MESSAGize"//"I-evangelize"] unto you, unless
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ye have believed-ἐπιστεύσατε: Verb, Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural: ["YE-BELIEVE"] in vain.”
Punctuation Comparison:
1611 AV
1 Moreouer brethren, I declare vnto you the Gospel which I preached vnto you, which also you haue receiued, and wherein yee stand. 2 By which also yee are saued, if yee keepe in memorie what I preached vnto you, vnlesse yee haue beleeued in vaine.
1769 KJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
Commentaries:
Moreover-δὲ (de)-but, now, moreover) brethren-ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)-brethren, (figuratively, members of the Christian community)), I declare-Γνωρίζω (Gnorizo)-to make known) unto you-ὑμῖν (humin)-to you) the-τὸ (to)-the) Gospel-εὐαγγέλιον (evanggelion)-Good news, tidings, news) which-ὃ (ho)-which) I preached-εὐηγγελισάμην (eueggelisamen)-to tell good news or tidings, (to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel:—declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel)) unto you-ὑμῖν (humin)-to you), which-ὃ (ho)-which) also-καὶ (kai)-and, even, also) ye have received-παρελάβετε (parelabete)-to take or received beside, (to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)), and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) wherein-ἐν ᾧ (en ho)-wherein, in which) ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate)-to set, place, (stand or be).:
'the gospel which I preached unto you' - We should note that "the gospel" has certain facts about it. Certain "doctrines" make up the gospel message. (15:3 /,4; Acts 8:5,/12; Acts 8:35,/36 ; Mar_16:15,/16 ) Recently some have tried to make a distinction between the belief's comprise the "gospel" and which beliefs comprise "doctrine". 'which also ye received' -this is the same gospel that he had initially preached to them, and which they had embraced. ( Act_18:8 ) 'wherein also ye stand' -'on which your faith is based' (Bas) Seeing that the Corinthians weren't taking a decisive "stand" for Christ. This phrase probably means, something like, 'the gospel he preached is also the one to which they owe their very existence (as Christians).' (Fee p. 720) 'By which you have your standing in Christ.' ( Rom_5:2 ; Rom_11:20 ) (F.F. Bruce p. 138)-(Dunagan's Commentary). SL
In the first verses, before he speaks in details about the resurrection, he once more presents the gospel to the Corinthians, in a simple manner and intently. He had already proclaimed it to them, but it was necessary to do it once more. They seemed to have forgotten about that, which was possibly caused by the influences of false teachers who took them on a wrong path about the truth of resurrection. Therefore he shows them right at the beginning, that if they believe this error, they jeopardize their salvation. He deliberately says that in that way, in order to indicate the gravity of the error and what is jeopardized by following this error. There is the assurance that believers cannot perish. The Lord Jesus gives the absolute guarantee for that (John 10:28-Joel :). This assurance is from God. He is the One Who guarantees that. However, here Paul is not talking about what God does, but about the responsibility of the believer. That is something you should distinguish well. There are more verses that make that distinction.-(Kingcomments). SL
It is rather tragic that the Corinthians required that someone remind them of the fundamental facts of the Christian gospel, at a time so soon after they had heard it, obeyed it, and were enjoying the blessings of salvation derived from it. As Hodge declared, "Certain false teachers at Corinth had denied the resurrection."[3] There is no profit in trying to identify these false teachers. Satan always has an advocate in every community; and those of Jewish background could have been contaminated by the Sadducees, while those of Greek origin could have cited a hundred of their philosophers who despised any such doctrine as the resurrection of the dead (Acts 17:32).-(Coffman's Commentaries). SL
Moreover, brethren The resurrection of the body being one of the great objects of the faith and hope of Christians, the apostle in this chapter sets before the Corinthians, and all mankind, the proof by which that joyful event is rendered indubitable, namely, that it is a necessary consequence of the resurrection of Christ. Wherefore, to lay a firm foundation for this proof, he judged it proper to recall to the remembrance of the Corinthians the arguments by which he had proved to their satisfaction the truth of Christ’s resurrection, which is the subject that he first touches upon. I declare Γνωριζω , I make known; the gospel The principal doctrines thereof; which I preached unto you At the very beginning of my ministry among you; which also you received In faith and love; and wherein you stand In the faith of which many of you persevere;-(Benson's Commentary). SL
By-δι (di)-by, through, by means of) which-οὗ (hou)-which) also-καὶ (kai)-even, also) ye are saved-σῴζεσθε (sozesthe)-to make or keep sound or safe), if-εἰ (ei)-if, (a primary particle of conditionality) ye //keep in memory-κατέχετε (katechete)-to hold fast, (to hold down (fast), keep secure, keep firm possession of)) (Or, hold fast) //what-τίνι λόγῳ (tini logo)-with what instruction, (to what saying)) (Gr. by what speech) I preached-εὐηγγελισάμην (eueggelisamen)-to tell good news or tidings, (to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel:—declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel)) unto you-ὑμῖν (humin)-to you:—ye), unless-ἐκτὸς εἰ μὴ (ektos ei me)-unless, (except in case, except) ye have believed-ἐπιστεύσατε (episteusate)-to adhere to, trust, rely on) in vain-εἰκῇ (eike)-easily, at random, (‘without aim or purpose’; the underlying idea is ‘at random’)).:
by which also ye are Or shall be; saved finally, if ye keep in memory Ει κατεχετε, if ye hold fast; what I preached unto you The great truths to which I bore testimony: that is, your salvation is begun, and will be perfected if ye continue in the faith; unless ye have believed in vain Or rather, rashly, as εικη seems evidently here to signify, denoting the disposition of those who do a thing by chance and lightly, without knowing for what reason or end they do it.-(Benson's Commentary). SL
Two clauses in this verse reiterate the principle that even for those already saved, it is yet required of them that they "hold fast the word," and that otherwise even their glorious beginning is a total loss. Many commentators move quickly to soften the meaning here, saying that "Believed in vain" does not indicate loss of salvation as a possibility";[4] but it is clear enough that the passage cannot possibly mean anything else but the loss of salvation for those who hold not fast the word.-(Coffman's Commentaries). SL
'by which also ye are saved' -The gospel is our link with the salvation obtained by Christ. ( Rom_1:16 ; Rom_10:11-17 ; 1Pe_1:23 ; Act_11:14 'and he shall speak words to you by which you will be saved..') Point to Note: Our salvation depends upon hearing and believing what God wants us to embrace. ( Mar_16:15 ; Act_16:32 ) Therefore, if any salvation is possible for anyone, the New Testament which contains the gospel message, must have remained in an uncorrupted form. Anyone that denies the accuracy of the Bible, needs to realize that such a claim, if it were true, would mean that we are all cut off from any hope of salvation. 'if ye hold fast' -Salvation, while it is unearned, is conditional. 'provided you adhere to my statement of it.' (Mof) 'the word which I preached unto you' -Point to Note: 'In a world which rightly stresses ethical commitment and response there is the temptation to play down doctrinal truth as though it were important but, in the final analysis, not fundamentally important. Paul here speaks of salvation IF the truths he preached were held on to..If Paul speaks the truth, systematic doctrine REALLY DOES MATTER. If we don't like that we'll have to take it up with God.' [Note: _ McGuiggan pp. 188-189]. Believing the wrong thing, can condemn our souls too. ( 2Jn_1:9 ; 2Ti_2:17,/18 ; 1Ti_1:19,/20 ). 'except ye believed in vain' -'unless you believed in vain' (NASV) 'Offers the possibility of that happening otherwise the statement couldn't be made.' (McGuiggan p. 189). 'in vain' -'heedlessly, at random, without serious apprehension, without realizing the facts involved' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 919) This may also be anticipating 15:17. 'if their current position as to "no resurrection" is correct, then Christ did not rise, which in turn means that they had indeed believed in vain. If they are right, everything is a lie, and they cease to exist as believers altogether.' (Fee p. 721).- 'In vain' can also mean "without result". If they depart from the truth of the gospel, then their becoming a Christian has been "in vain", i.e. inferring that such a departure would lead to a lost condition.-(Dunagan's Commentary). SL
If ye keep in memory what, etc. I see no good reason for departing from the arrangement of the A.V., which states that the salvation of the readers depends on their holding fast the word preached.-(Vincent's Word Studies). BH
My Notes for 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
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1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also G3880-ye have received-παρελάβετε, and wherein G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε. 2 By which also G4982-ye are saved-σῴζεσθε, G1622-if
G2722-ye keep in memory-κατέχετε what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
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(A) First, the Greek word:
(G3880-παρελάβετε (parelabete)).
(inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(A1) 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also G3880-ye have received-παρελάβετε-(parelabete)["YE-BESIDE-GOT"//"ye-accepted"], and wherein ye stand. 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
(A2) Below are four (4) examples of
the Greek word: (G3880-παρελάβετε (parelabete)) as found in 1 Cor 15:1.
Compare below.
(A3) Galatians 1:9
“9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other Gospel unto you, than-παρ (par)-to the side of, beyond (equivalent to: 'contrary to')) that G3880-ye have received-παρελάβετε (parelabete)-to take or received beside, (to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)), let him be accursed.”
OR,
(“..than that ["YE-BESIDE-GOT"//"ye-accepted"], let him be accursed.”)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(A4) Philippians 4:9
8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things which ye have both learned-ἐμάθετε (emathete)-to learn, (universally: absolutely, to increase one's knowledge) and G3880-received-παρελάβετε (parelabete)-to take or received beside, (to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)), and heard, and seen in me, do-πράσσετε (prassete)-to practice, do, (a primary verb; to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually)): and the God of peace shall be with you.”
OR,
(“..Those things which ye have both learned and ["YE-BESIDE-GOT"//"ye-accepted"], and heard, and seen in me, do:..”)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(A5) Note: the Greek word: (πράσσετε-"do") is in the Present-tense. Definition of Present-tense: a.) Represents a simple statement of fact or reality viewed as occurring in actual time. b.) which indicates that the action is in the now. c.) The present represents a present state, [or] an action going on at the present time.
OR,
(..Those things which ye have both learned and received, and heard, and seen in me, ["BE-YE-PRACTISING"//"be-ye-practising"]:..")
(A6) Note: Another verse that also use the same Greek word:
(ἐμάθετε-(emathete)-ye have learned) as Philippians 4:9.
(A7) Romans 16:17 “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned-ἐμάθετε-(emathete)-to learn, (universally: absolutely, to increase one's knowledge), and avoid them.”
(A8) Colossians 2:6
5 “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding-βλέπων (blepon)-to behold, ('to turn the thoughts' or 'direct the mind to' a thing, 'to consider', 'contemplate', 'look to') your order-τάξιν (taxin)-arrangement, (as a characteristic of well-regulated conduct good order, orderliness), and the stedfastness-στερέωμα (stereoma)-steadfastness, (something established, i.e. (abstractly) confirmation (stability):—stedfastness) of your faith in-εἰς (eis)-into) Christ. 6 As-Ὡς (Hos)-as, like, even as, according as) G3880-ye have therefore received-παρελάβετε (parelabete)-to take or received beside, (to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)) Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye-περιπατεῖτε (peripateite)-to walk around, (to regulate one's life, to conduct oneself; to live a life conformed to the union entered into with Christ) in-ἐν (en)-in) him: 7 Rooted-ἐρριζωμένοι (errizomenoi)-to be rooted, (tropically, to render firm, to fix, establish, cause a person or a thing to be thoroughly grounded) and built up-ἐποικοδομούμενοι (epoikodomoumenoi)-to build upon, (with the passive, in fellowship with Christ to grow in spiritual life) in-ἐν (en)-in) him, and stablished-βεβαιούμενοι (bebaioumenoi)-to confirm, establish) in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding-περισσεύοντες (perisseountes)-be outstanding in, excel in, be prominent) therein with thanksgiving.”
OR,
(“..As ["YE-BESIDE-GOT"//"ye-accepted"] therefore Christ Jesus the Lord,..”)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(A9) Note: the Greek word: (περιπατεῖτε-"walk ye") is in the Imperative mood. Definition of the Imperative: a. Corresponds to the English imperative, and expresses a command to the hearer to perform a certain action by the order and authority of the one commanding. Thus, Jesus' phrase, "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mk.1:15) is not at all an "invitation," but an absolute command requiring full obedience on the part of all hearers. OR,
(“..As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so ["be-ye-walking!"] in him:...”)
(A10) Note: Other verses that also use the same Greek word:
1. περιπατεῖτε-(walk ye): Joh 12:35-(walk) // Gal 5:16-(walk) // Eph 5:2, 8-(walk)
2. ἐρριζωμένοι-(Rooted): Eph 3:17-(that ye being rooted)
3. περισσεύοντες-(abounding): 1 Cor 15:58
(A11) 1 Thessalonians 4:1
1 “Furthermore then we beseech-ἐρωτῶμεν (erotomen)-to call to one's side, (by implication, to request:—beseech, desire, intreat, pray) you, brethren-ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)-a brother, (figuratively, members of the Christian community), and exhort-παρακαλοῦμεν (parakaloumen)-to call near, or for, (i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):—beseech, call for)) you by-ἐν (en)-in) the Lord Jesus, that as G3880 ye have received-παρελάβετε (parelabete)-to take or received beside, (to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)) of us, how-πῶς (pos)-how, (how, after (by) what manner (means)) ye ought-δεῖ (dei)-it behoveth, (it is necessary, there is need of, it behooves, is right and proper) to walk-περιπατεῖν (peripatein)-to walk around, (to regulate one's life, to conduct oneself), and to please-ἀρέσκειν (areskein)-to please, (through the idea of exciting emotion); to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so):—please) God, so-ἵνα (hina)-so that, in order that) ye would abound-περισσεύητε (perisseunte)-be outstanding in, excel in, be prominent) more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments-παραγγελίας (paraggelias)-announcement (open or public), (properly, announcement, a proclaiming or giving a message to; hence, a charge, command) we gave you, by-διὰ (dia)-through, by means of) the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is-ἐστιν (estin)-'to be') the will-θέλημα (thelema)-will, wish, (choice, inclination, desire, pleasure)) of God, even your sanctification-ἁγιασμὸς (hagiasmos)-separation, a setting apart, (properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity), that ye should abstain-ἀπέχεσθαι (apechestai)-to hold off from, (to hold oneself off, i.e. refrain:—abstain) from fornication:”
OR,
(“..that as ["YE-BESIDE-GOT"//"ye-accepted"] of us, how ye ought to walk,..”)
(Inflection: Verb, Second-Aorist, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural)
(A12) Note: the Greek words: (δεῖ-"ought" // περιπατεῖν-"to walk" // ἀρέσκειν-"to please" // περισσεύητε-"ye would abound") share the Present tense. Definition of Present: a. Represents a simple statement of fact or reality viewed as occurring in actual time. b. which indicates that the action is in the now. OR,
("..that as ye have received of us, how ye ["it-is-BINDING"//"must"] ["TO-BE-ABOUT-TREADING"//"to-be-walking"], and ["TO-BE-PLEASING"] God, so ["YE-MAY-BE-exceedING"] more and more.")
(A13) Note: Other verses that also use the same Greek word:
1. περιπατεῖν-(to walk): Eph 4:17-(walk) // 1 Joh 2:6
2. ἀρέσκειν-(to please): Rom 15:1 // Gal 1:10
3. περισσεύητε-(ye would abound): 1 Cor 14:12-(ye may excel) // 2 Cor 8:7-(ye abound)
4. ἀπέχεσθαι-(should abstain): Act 15:20-(that they abstain) // 1 Pet 2:11-(abstain from)
(A14) Summary.
As you have noticed, all of the above verses have much in common. It is expected of Christians who have (G3880 received) the knowledge of the truth, to abide and walk in the truth, that we may be rooted and established in Jesus Christ. Furthermore, we are to abstain from the pollutions of this world and from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. And all of this, is spoken to believers.
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(B) Secondly, the word:
(G2476 ye stand-ἑστήκατε).
(Inflection: Verb, Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(B1) 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε-(hestekate)-["ye-stand"]. 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
(B2) Below is one (1) example of
the Greek word: (G2476-ἑστήκατε-(hestekate))
as found in: 1 Cor 15:1.
(B3) 2 Corinthians 1:24 (Example #1)
23 “Moreover, I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. 24 Not-οὐχ (ouch)-no not (the absolute negative) for that we have dominion over-κυριεύομεν (kurieuomen)-to have or exercise lordship, (to rule:—have dominion over, lord, be lord of, exercise lordship over) your-ὑμῶν (humon)-of (-you, -ye (plural)) faith-πίστεως (pisteos)-faith, faithfulness, steadfastness)), but are helpers-συνεργοί (sunergoi)-fellow or joint worker, (a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor:—companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow) of your joy: for-γὰρ (gar)-for, verily) by-τῇ (te)-to the) faith-πίστει (pistei)-faith, faithfulness, steadfastness) G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate)-to set, place, (stand or be).”
OR,
(“..but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ["ye-stand"].”)
(Inflection: Verb, Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(B4) Note: Notice the difference between the words:
(“Not for that we have dominion over your G4102-faith, ...”)
&
(“...but are helpers of your joy: for by G4102-faith ye stand.”).
Both share the same Strong's Number for the word: (faith). However:
(B5) Note: The Greek words: (ὑμῶν-your πίστεως-faith)
i.e. (“Not for that we have dominion over your faith, ...”)
are in the Genitive-case. Definition of the Genitive-case: a. refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.
E.g. His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple.
OR,
His-[Possessive-Pronoun, Genitive-case] disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple.
OR,
His-["OF-HIM"] disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple.
OR,
His-["OF (Genitive-case)-HIM (Possessive-Pronoun)"] disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple.
2 Corinthians 1:24
“Not for that we have dominion over
your-ὑμῶν-["OF-YOU(p)"] faith-πίστεως-["faith"], ...”
(B6) On the other hand, the Greek words: (τῇ-by πίστει-faith)
i.e. (“... but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”)
are in the Dative-case.
Definition of the Dative-case: a.) One of the functions of the dative-case is to shows the relationship of a Dative (-Noun, -Pronoun) to a Verb, often found inside a prepositional phrase. b.) The Dative Noun [or] Pronoun tells “to whom” or “for whom” the action of the Verb is performed. c.) Greek Prepositions: (e.g. ἐν, ἐπί, παρά) with the Dative-case have unique meanings/definitions.
Definition of a Noun: are words that describe people, places, or things.
Definition of a Pronoun: are words that "substitute" for nouns, referring to people, places, or things that are known in the given context.
Definition of a Verb: A word or phrase denoting an action.
E.g. His disciples came up to show-(Verb) Him-(Personal-Pronoun, Dative-case) the buildings of the temple.
OR,
His disciples came up to show-(Verb) Him-["to-him"]-(Personal- Pronoun, Dative-case) the buildings of the temple.
The word: (to) compliments the Dative-case. And the word: (him) compliments the Personal-Pronoun. OR, ["to-him"].
The Verb: (to show) performs the action "to" or "for" the Dative Pronoun: (Him).
OR,
The Dative Pronoun: (Him) is the recipient of the action of-the Verb: (to show).
2 Corinthians 1:24
(“...but are helpers of your joy: for by-τῇ-["to-THE"] faith-πίστει-["faith"] ye stand.”)
(B7) The Genitive-case & The Dative-case
(B7) Note: The words:
“Not for that we have dominion over
your : (Possessive Pronoun, Genitive-case: ["of-you(p)"])
+
faith : (Noun, Genitive-case: ["faith"])
are possessive/subjective (i.e. faith of the individual).
(B8) Note: The words:
“...but are helpers of your joy: for
by : (Definite-article, Dative-case: ["to-THE"])
+
faith : (Noun, Dative-case: ["faith"])
+
ye stand : (Verb, Perfect, Indicative: ["ye-stand"])
OR,
The Dative Noun: (faith) tells “to whom” or “for whom” the action of the Verb: 'ye stand' is performed.
OR,
The Verb: ('ye stand') performs the action (to//for)-THE Dative Noun: (faith)
OR,
The Dative Noun: (faith) is the recipient of the 'action' of-the
Verb: ('ye stand').
OR,
by-[to-THE] faith ye stand
(B9) Note: the word: (to) compliments the Dative-case, while the word:
(THE) compliments the Definite-article.
(B10) Note: Whether you understand the words: (by-[to-THE] faith) as:
Objective (i.e. the faith of the Gospel)
[or]
Subjective (i.e. the faith of the individual)
it remains true to say that
without faith [Objective [or] Subjective],
you don't stand, . I say this to rebuke the false saying of:
"Once saved, always saved"
(B11) Note: Another detail: the Greek word (for-γὰρ):
i.e. (“...for by faith ye stand.”) is defined as: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
OR,
for-γὰρ-[for] by-τῇ-[to-THE] faith-πίστει-[faith] ye stand-ἑστήκατε-[ye stand]
(B12) Compare & Contrast
"wherein G2476-ye stand"
(B13) Note: Now Compare:
1 Corinthians 15:1 with: 1 Peter 5:12.
Both verses use the same Greek word:
G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate)
(B14) 1 Corinthians 15:1
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein-ἐν ᾧ (en ho)-in which)
G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate).”
(B15) 1 Peter 5:12
12 “By Silvanus a faithful brother unto you, (as I suppose) I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying, that this is the true grace of God wherein-εἰς ἣν (eis hen)-into which) G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate).”
(B16) Note: First, let's define the two Greek Prepositions:
(ἐν (en)-1 Cor 15:1) & (εἰς (eis)-1 Pet 5:12).
(1.) The Greek Preposition ἐν (en) is governed by the Dative-case only. Definition of the Greek Preposition: (ἐν) with the Dative-case: a.) it denotes: being or remaining within, with the primary idea of rest and continuance. b.) ἐν (en) only takes the Dative, a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state). it has regard to place and space. It also denotes continuance in time.
(2.) The Greek Preposition εἰς (eis) is governed by the Accusative-case only.
Definition of the Greek Preposition: (εἰς) with the Accusative-case: a.) it denotes: motion to or unto an object, with the purpose of reaching or touching. b.) implying penetration to a particular purpose or result. c.) describes a motion into any place or thing, and can often be translated with "in", "into" or "at". It is the opposite of εκ (ek), which describes a motion out of anything.
(B17) Note: Second, let's define the two Greek words:
(ᾧ (ho)-1 Cor 15:1) & (ἣν (hen)-1 Pet 5:12)
(1.) Both of these Greek words: (ᾧ (ho)) & (ἣν (hen)) are Relative Pronouns. a.) A pronoun that is used to refer to Nouns mentioned previously, whether they are people, places, things, animals, or ideas. b.) The Relative Pronoun matches the Noun it describes in Gender and Number.
(B18) Note: Below is a diagram with the Greek Prepositions. The Greek Preposition: ἐν (en) is inside the cube highlighted in yellow, while the Greek Preposition: εἰς (eis) is of the the left of the cube.
(B19) Note: In the case of the Relative Pronoun: (ᾧ (ho)-1 Cor 15:1), the Noun mentioned previously would be the word: (Gospel-εὐαγγέλιον),
OR,
(“Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel-(Noun) which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein-ἐν ᾧ (en ho)-in which) G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate).”).
(B20) Note: In the case of the Relative Pronoun: (ἣν (hen)-1 Pet 5:12),
the Noun mentioned previously would be the word: (grace-χάριν),
OR,
(“By Silvanus a faithful brother unto you, (as I suppose) I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying, that this is the true grace-(Noun) of God wherein-εἰς ἣν (eis hen)-into which) G2476-ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate).”).
(B21) The Interpretation.
(B22) Both:
(Gospel) & (grace)
are no strangers to one another.
(B23) Note: When the Apostle Paul wrote:
(“... I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you ...”).
Paul preached (the Gospel) that Jesus preached and taught.
(B24) Note: When the Apostle Peter wrote:
(“... I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying, that this is the true grace of God ...”),
it should be understood that Peter attributed (the true grace of God) to everything he had previously said, which is in essence, the Gospel.
(B25) Note: 1.) Both: (grace) & (Gospel) are in harmony with one another. God's grace is manifested in the Gospel, and the Gospel exhibits God's grace. 2.) Nevertheless,
in-ἐν (the Gospel) G2476-ye stand-(be, continue) says the Apostle Paul.
(B26) Note: The Greek Verb: (ἑστήκατε-ye stand) is inflected in the Active-voice. Definition of the Active-voice. a.) Represents the subject as the doer or performer of the 'action' of the Verb. e.g., in the sentence:
"Jesus returned to Capernaum".
Jesus performs the 'action' (i.e. "returned").
(B27) Point of Contention.
(B28) Note: Translations that rely on the 'Minority text-type' manuscripts use a different Greek word for 1 Peter 5:12. Compare.
from: the 'Majority' Text-type:
ἑστήκατε-["ye-stand"]
(Inflection: Verb, Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
Scrivener's Textus Receptus 1894
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι’ ὀλίγων ἔγραψα, παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην-["this"] εἶναι-["TO-BE"] ἀληθῆ-["TRUE"] χάριν-["grace"] τοῦ-["OF-THE"] Θεοῦ-["God"] εἰς-["INTO"] ἣν-["WHICH"] ἑστήκατε-["ye-stand"].
Beza Greek New Testament TR 1598
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι᾽ ὀλίγων ἔγραψα, παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰς ἣν ἑστήκατε-["ye-stand"].
Stephanus Textus Receptus 1550
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ ὡς λογίζομαι δι' ὀλίγων ἔγραψα παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ εἰς ἣν ἑστήκατε-["ye-stand"]
from: the 'Minority' Text-type:
στῆτε-["be-standing(p)!"]
Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Active, Imperative, 2nd-Person Plural
Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece, 28th Revised Edition
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι᾽ ὀλίγων ἔγραψα παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην-["this"] εἶναι-["TO-BE"] ἀληθῆ-["TRUE"] χάριν-["grace"] τοῦ-["OF-THE"] θεοῦ-["God"] εἰς-["INTO"] ἣν-["which"] στῆτε-["be-standing(p)!"].
Westcott and Hort 1881
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι' ὀλίγων ἔγραψα, παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ· εἰς ἣν στῆτε-["be-standing(p)!"].
Tischendorf 8th Edition 1872
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι' ὀλίγων ἔγραψα, παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ· εἰς ἣν στῆτε-["be-standing(p)!"].
(B29) Note: Bible translations are a byproduct of either
the 'Majority'-(Byzantine) [or] 'Minority'-(Alexandrian) Text-type.
(C) More about 1 Peter 5:12
(C1) 1 Peter 5:10-12
10 “But the God of all grace who hath called-καλέσας (kalesas)-to call) us unto his eternal glory by-ἐν (en)-in) Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered-παθόντας (pathontas)-to suffer, endure, experience) a while-ὀλίγον (oligon)-a little, in a small degree), *make you perfect-καταρτίσαι (katartisai)-to fit thoroughly, adjust, (to complete thoroughly:— fit, frame, mend, (make) perfect(-ly join together), prepare), *stablish-στηρίξαι (sterixai)-to make firm, confirm), *strengthen-σθενώσαι (sthenosai)-to strengthen, make strong), *settle-θεμελιώσαι (themeliosai)-establish firmly) you-ὑμᾶς (humas)-you:—plural (as the objective of a verb). 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 By Silvanus a faithful brother unto you, (as I suppose) I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying, that this is-εἶναι (einai)-'to be') the true-ἀληθῆ (alethe)-true, genuine, honest, sincere) grace-χάριν (charin)-grace, graciousness) of God wherein-εἰς ἣν (eis hen)-into which) G2476 ye stand-ἑστήκατε (hestekate)-to set, place, (stand or be).”
(C2) Note: the following Greek words:
καταρτίσαι-make perfect / στηρίξαι-stablish / σθενώσαι-strengthen / θεμελιώσαι-settle
are inflected in the Optative mood. Definition of Optative: a. Is generally used in the so-called "fourth-class" conditions which express a wish or desire for an action to occur in which the completion of such is doubtful.
OR,
("..after that ye have suffered a while, [καταρτίσαι-"MAY-He-BE-DOWN-EQUIPPING"//"may-he-be-adjusting"] you, [στηρίξαι-"may-he-be-establishing"], [σθενώσαι-"MAY-He-BE-makING-FIRM"], [θεμελιώσαι-"MAY-He-BE-foundING"] you.”)
The above four (4) Greek words share the same
Inflection: Verb, Aorist, Active, Optative, 3rd Person, Singular
(C3) Note: There is nothing wrong with the use of the Optative mood. The Apostle Peter was concluding his words by expressing his desire for fellow believers.
(C4) Note: The 'Alexandrian text-type' Greek texts do not use the Optative mood, but instead use the Future tense for the following Greek words:
καταρτίσει ("will perfect") // στηρίξει ("will stablish") // σθενώσει ("will strengthen") // θεμελιώσει ("will settle").
OR,
[καταρτίσει-"He-SHALL-BE-DOWN-EQUIPPING"//"shall-be-adjusting"] [στηρίξει-"shall-be-establishing"], [σθενώσει-"shall-BE-makING-FIRM"], [θεμελιώσει-"He-SHALL-BE-foundING"//"shall-be-founding"]
The above four (4) Greek words share the same
Inflection: Verb, Future, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular
(C5) Note: This is yet again, another difference between
the 'Majority'-[Byzantine] & 'Minority'-[Alexandrian] Text-type.
(C6) By Christ Jesus
(C7) Note: Pay close attention to the words:
("by-ἐν (en)-in) Christ Jesus") from 1 Peter 5:12. OR,
(“But the God of all grace who hath called us unto
his eternal glory by-ἐν (en)-in) Christ Jesus, ...”).
Below is a diagram of the Greek prepositions.
(C8) Note: The Greek Preposition ἐν (en) is highlighted in yellow inside the cube. The Greek Preposition ἐν (en) is governed by the Dative-case only. Definition of the Greek Preposition: (ἐν) with the Dative-case: a.) it denotes: being or remaining within, with the primary idea of rest and continuance. b.) ἐν (en) only takes the Dative, a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state). it has regard to place and space. It also denotes continuance in time.
(C9) The words: (in Christ Jesus) are commonly found
throughout the New Testament. Below is one (1) example:
(C10) Romans 8:1 Example #1
1“There is therefore now-νῦν (nun)-at this time, (adverb of Time, now, i.e. at the present time) no-Οὐδὲν (ouden)-not even one) condemnation-κατάκριμα (katakrima)-the judgement against (any one), (damnatory sentence, an adverse sentence (the verdict):—condemnation) to them which are in-ἐν (en) Christ Jesus, who walk-περιπατοῦσιν (peripatousin)-to walk around, (fig. to regulate one's life, to conduct oneself) not after-κατὰ (kata)-according to) the flesh-σάρκα (sarka)-flesh, ((specially), a human being (as such):—carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly); to comply in conduct with the impulse of the flesh), but after-κατὰ (kata)-according to) the spirit-πνεῦμα (pneuma)-spirit, (spirit(-ual, -ually), mind).”
(C11) Note: the Greek word: (περιπατοῦσιν-"who walk") is inflected in the Present-tense, Active-voice, Participle-mood. Definition of the Active-voice: a.) Represents the subject as the doer or performer of the action. e.g., in the sentence, "Jesus returned to Capernaum" Jesus performs the action (i.e. "returned").
OR,
(“...There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk-["they-are-walking"] not after the flesh-σάρκα (sarka)-flesh, ((specially), a human being (as such):—carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly); to comply in conduct with the impulse of the flesh), but after the spirit-πνεῦμα (pneuma)-spirit, (spirit(-ual, -ually), mind).”)
(C12) Note: Take note of the word (There is now), OR,
[Amplified]
“[There is at the present moment] no condemnation to them which are
in Christ Jesus, who [are-walking] not after the flesh, but [are-walking] after the spirit.”
Brothers, it is not sufficient to simply say:
"I put my trust in the finish work of Christ".
(C13) Note: The 'Alexandrian text-type' Greek texts
do not have the following Greek words for Romans 8:1 :
(μὴ κατὰ σάρκα περιπατοῦσιν, ἀλλὰ κατὰ πνεῦμα),
OR,
(“who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”)
(D) The Strong's Number: G2476
(D1) The Strong's Number: (G2476-'to'stand') can be found
for a total of 155 times. Below is one (1) example.
(D2) Romans 11:20
18 “Boast not against the branches: But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. 19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. 20 Well: because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou G2476 standest-ἕστηκας (estekas)-to set, place, (stand or be) by faith. Be not highminded, but fear. 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.”
OR,
“Well: because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou *standest-["stand"] by faith. ...”)
*(Inflection: Verb, Perfect, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Singular)
(D3) Note: The Greek word: (ἕστηκας-standest) is inflected in the Active voice. Definition of the Active voice: a. Represents the subject as the doer or performer of the 'action' of the Verb (i.e. standest-'to stand').
E.g. in the sentence, "Jesus returned to Capernaum" Jesus performs the 'action' of the Verb: (i.e. returned-'to return').
(D4) Note: Both the Byzantine text-type and the Alexandrian text-type show a Definite-article with the Dative-case: (τῇ-["to-THE"]) prior to the word:
(faith-πίστει).
OR,
(“Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest
by-τῇ-["to-THE"] faith-πίστει-["faith"]. ...”)
OR,
From the Greek Interlinear:
σὺ-["YOU"] δὲ-["YET"] τῇ-["to-THE"] πίστει-["faith"] ἕστηκας-["stand"]
(D5) Note: Both, the Definite-article: (τῇ-["to-THE"]) and the Noun: (faith) are inflected in the Dative-case.
Definition of the Dative-case: a.) One of the functions of the dative-case is to shows the relationship of a Dative (-Noun, -Pronoun) to a Verb, often found inside a prepositional phrase. b.) The Dative Noun [or] Pronoun tells “to whom” or “for whom” the action of the Verb is performed. c.) Greek Prepositions: (e.g. ἐν, ἐπί, παρά) with the Dative-case have unique meanings/definitions.
Definition of a Noun: are words that describe people, places, or things.
Definition of a Pronoun: are words that "substitute" for nouns, referring to people, places, or things that are known in the given context.
Definition of a Verb: A word or phrase denoting an action.
OR,
(D6) Romans 11:20
“Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou
standest-ἕστηκας-["stand"] by-τῇ-["to-THE"] faith-πίστει-["faith"]. ...”
The Dative Noun: (faith) tells “to whom” or “for whom” the action of the Verb: 'standest' is performed.
OR,
The Verb: ('standest') performs the action (to//for)-THE Dative Noun: (faith)
OR,
The Dative Noun: (faith) is the recipient of the 'action' of-the
Verb: ('standest').
OR,
“... and thou standest by-[to-THE] faith.”
(D7) Note: the word: (to) compliments the Dative-case, while the word:
(THE) compliments the Definite-article.
(D8) Note: You might of thought the word: (by), as in:
“... and thou standest by faith. ...”, implied:
("through", or "by means of":— Gr. Preposition: G1223-διὰ). However, this is not so. The word: (by) is not a Greek Preposition, but a Definite-article. OR,
(D9) “...and thou
ἕστηκας-standest-["stand"]-Verb, Perfect, Active, Indicative.
τῇ-by-["to-THE"]-Definite-article, Dative-case.
πίστει-faith-["faith"]-Noun, Dative-case (i.e. the 'Dative Noun').
σὺ-["YOU"] δὲ-["YET"] τῇ-["to-THE"] πίστει-["faith"] ἕστηκας-["stand"]
The same grammatical format that is used above,
is also used at the beginning of this same verse. Compare:
(D10) “well:
τῇ-because of-["to-THE"]-Definite-article, Dative-case)
ἀπιστίᾳ-unbelief-["UN-BELIEF"]-Noun, Dative-case) i.e. the 'Dative Noun'
ἐξεκλάσθησαν-they were broken off-["they-are-broken-out"]-(Verb, Aorist, Passive, Indicative)
τῇ-["to-THE"] ἀπιστίᾳ-["UN-BELIEF"] ἐξεκλάσθησαν-["they-are-broken-out"]
OR,
(E) 'to the faith'
(E1) Note: Below is a partial list of the many verses
that use the Greek words: (τῇ πίστει)
[τῇ:— Definite-article, Dative-case] + [πίστει:— Noun, Dative-case].
-
"... and exhorting them to continue in the faith,..."-Acts 14:22
to continue-["TO-BE-IN-REMAINING"] [in the-τῇ "to-THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]
-
"..and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the faith."-Acts 6:7
were obedient-["obeyED"] [to the-τῇ "to-THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]
-
"And so were the Churches established in the faith,..."-Acts 16:5
were established-["were-made-stable"] [in the-τῇ "to-THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]
-
"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,..." -1 Corinthians 16:13
stand fast-["be-ye-standing-firm!"] in-["IN"] [the-τῇ "THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]
-
"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith:..." -2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine-["BE-YE-tryING!"] yourselves-["yourselves"] whether-["IF"] ye be-["YE-ARE"] in-["IN"] [the-τῇ "THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]:
-
"..that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel," -Philippians 1:27
striving together-["competing-together"] [for the-τῇ "to-THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"] of the Gospel,
-
"If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, .." -Colossians 1:23
if-["IF-SURELY"] ye continue-["YE-ARE-ON REMAINING"]
[in the-τῇ "to-THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]
-
"Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith,.."-Colossians 2:7
and-["AND"] stablished-["beING-confirmED"] in-["IN"] [the-τῇ "THE"]
[faith-πίστει "faith"],
-
"...and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the Saints.-Jude 1:3
that ye should earnestly contend-["to-be-on-contending"]
[for the-τῇ "to-THE"] [faith-πίστει "faith"]
(E2) 2 Timothy 4:7
7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept
the faith.”
I have kept-["I-HAVE-KEPT"] [the-τὴν "THE"] [faith-πίστιν "faith"]
Behold!
(E3) Revelations 14:12
12“Here is the patience of the Saints: Here are they that keep-τηροῦντες (terountes)-to keep, observe, (to hold firmly)) the Commandments of God, and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) the-τὴν faith-πίστιν of Jesus.”
they that keep-["ones-KEEPING"] the-["THE"] Commandments-["directions"//"precepts"] of-["OF-THE"] God-["God"], and-["AND"//"also"]
[the-τὴν "THE"] [faith-πίστιν "faith"] of Jesus.
(E4) Note: Commentary:
keep the commandments of God ... The current fantasy that "believers" are in some way saved without obedience should be reviewed in light of many such passages as this. Any "system" of salvation that promises people eternal life upon any other premise than that of fidelity to God's commandments is false and should be identified with the second beast. Yes indeed; they must believe in Christ with all their hearts, but that is not all that is required. They must also: keep ... the faith of Jesus ... As Ladd said, "This faith is objective?[57] It means keep the religion of Christ; accept and obey the tenets of true Christianity.-(Coffman's Commentaries).
keep the commandments of God; "...the ordinances of the Gospel, as they were at first delivered, without any adulteration and corruption; and who kept them because they were enjoined by God, and from a principle of love to him, and with a view to his glory: ..." -(Gill's Exposition).
(E5) Note: Brothers,
I hope that you were able to distinguish between:
Subjective faith
(i.e. Possessive = of the individual])
&
Objective faith
(i.e. 'the faith of the Gospel' = 'the faith of Jesus')
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(F) Thirdly, the word:
(G4982 ye are saved-σῴζεσθε).
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Passive, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural)
(F1) 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand. 2 By which also G4982 ye are saved-σῴζεσθε (sozesthe)-["YE-ARE-beING-SAVED"], if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
(F2) Note: The Greek word: (σῴζεσθε-G4982) is unique.
No other verse uses it. However,
the Strong's Number: (G4982-'to save') can be found for a total of 110 times.
Below is one (1) example of: G4982.
(F3) 1 Peter 4:18 Example #1
17 “For-ὅτι (hoti)-because) the time-καιρὸς (kairos)-a fixed time or season) is come that judgment-κρίμα (krima)-judgement, judging, (judgment which is formed or passed)) must begin-ἄρξασθαι (arxasthai)-to begin, commence) at-ἀπὸ (apo)-from) the house-οἴκου (oikou)-house, (by implication: the family of God, of the Christian Church, believers)) of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end-τέλος (telos)-end (by implication: the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), final lot, fate)) be of them that obey not-ἀπειθούντων (apeithounton)-to be unpersuaded, disobedient, (to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):—not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving)) the Gospel-εὐαγγελίῳ (evaggelio)-good news, tidings, word, (e.g. the proclamation of the grace of God manifest and pledged in Christ)) of God? 18 And if-Εἰ (Ei)-if) the righteous-δίκαιος (dikaios)-right, righteous, just, (e.g. upright)) scarcely-μόλις (molis)-hardly, with difficulty) G4982-be saved-σῴζεται (sozetai)-to make or keep sound or safe), where shall the ungodly-ἀσεβής (asebes)-irreverent, impious) and the sinner-ἁμαρτωλὸς (hamartolos)-sinful, sinner, erring one) appear-φανεῖται (phaneitai)-appear, be seen)?"
OR,
(“And if the righteous scarcely be saved-["IS-beING-SAVED"], where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”)
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular)
(F4) Note: The Greek word: (ἀπειθούντων-"that obey not") is inflected in the Present tense, Active voice. OR,
(“... what shall the end be of them ["UN-PERSUADING-ones"//"ones-being-stubborn"] the Gospel of God?")
Definition of the Present tense: a.) Represents a simple statement of fact or reality viewed as occurring in actual time. b.) which indicates that the action is in the now. c.) The present represents a present state, [or] an action going on at the present time.
Definition of the Active voice: a.) indicates that the subject performs the action of the Verb. b.) The active voice is used when the subject of the sentence: ("of them") is the agent of the action described in the Verb: (ἀπειθούντων-that obey not).
(F5) Note: Note that the Greek word: (G544-ἀπειθούντων-"that obey not") has the force of two words: (belief) + (obedience). Consider Romans 15:31; it too uses the Greek word: (G544-ἀπειθούντων) as in 1 Peter 4:18.
(F6) Romans 15:31
1 “That I may be delivered from them that //G544-do not believe-ἀπειθούντων (apeithounton)-to be unpersuaded, disobedient, (to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):—not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving) (Or, are disobedient) in Judaea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem, may be accepted of the Saints:”
(F7) Compare & Contrast
(1 Corinthians 15:2 & 1 Peter 4:18)
(F8) Note: Both 1 Corinthians 15:2 & 1 Peter 4:18 are the only two verses that shares a close inflection for the Greek words:
1 Cor 15:2
“By which also G4982 σῴζεσθε (sozesthe)-ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
&
1 Pet 4:18
“And if the righteous scarcely G4982 σῴζεται (sozetai)-be saved, where shall shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”
(F9) Note: The differences:
1 Corinthians 15:2
G4982 σῴζεσθε-ye are saved-["YE-ARE-beING-SAVED"]
Verb, Present, Passive, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural.
1 Peter 4:18
G4982 σῴζεται-be saved-["IS-beING-SAVED"]
Verb, Present, Passive, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular.
(F10) 1 Corinthians 15:2.
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand. 2 By which also ye are saved-["YE-ARE-beING-SAVED"], if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”).
Commentary:
Two clauses in this verse reiterate the principle that even for those already saved, it is yet required of them that they "hold fast the word," and that otherwise even their glorious beginning is a total loss. Many commentators move quickly to soften the meaning here, saying that "Believed in vain" does not indicate loss of salvation as a possibility";[4] but it is clear enough that the passage cannot possibly mean anything else but the loss of salvation for those who hold not fast the word.-(Coffman Commentaries).
(F11) Note: The Greek word: (δίκαιος-righteous) from 1 Peter 4:18.
1 Peter 4:18
18 “And if the righteous-δίκαιος (dikaios)-right, just, (equitable (in character or act); by implication, upright, holy (absolutely or relatively):—just, meet, right(-eous)) scarcely-μόλις (molis)-hardly, with difficulty) G4982-be saved-σῴζεται (sozetai)-to make or keep sound or safe), where shall shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” OR,
“And if the righteous-["just-one"] scarcely-["HARDLY"] be saved-["is-being-saved"], where shall shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”
(F12) Note: The Greek word: (δίκαιος-righteous) is an Adjective. Definition of an Adjective: a.) is a word, phrase, or clause that describes another Noun [or] Pronoun.
The word: (righteous) is not a 'title' [or] an 'imputed status', but rather, it is a description of the Christian-(Noun). Consider:
(F13) 1 Timothy 3:2-7
2 “A (bishop-Noun) then must be (blameless-Adjective), (the husband-Noun) (of one-Adjective) (wife-Noun), (vigilant-Adjective), (sober-Adjective), (of good behaviour-Adjective), (given to hospitality-Adjective), (apt to teach-Adjective); 3 Not (given to wine-Adjective), no striker, not (greedy of filthy lucre-Adjective), but (patient-Adjective), (not a brawler-Adjective), (not covetous-Adjective);”
(F14) Note: a.) A (bishop-ἐπίσκοπον (episkopon)-an overseer)) has expectations, as so does a Christian.
b.) A (righteous) Christian as the definition implies, is one who is right, just, (equitable (in character or act); by implication, upright, holy (absolutely or relatively):—just, meet, right(-eous).
(F15) Note: This same Greek word: (δίκαιος-righteous) can also be found in:
Revelation 22:11
11 “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous-δίκαιος-["JUST"//"just-one" Adjective], let him be righteous still: and he that is holy-ἅγιος-["HOLY"//"holy-one" Adjective], let him be holy still.”
(F16) Note: Do not assume that a Christian is automatically deemed to be
'righteous' solely because he heard and believed the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; as if to be 'righteous' was something 'imputed' or 'reckoned' upon believing. A 'righteous' Christian is one who demonstrates it with
(-actions :—Verb). It is a reflection and manifestation of his holy living in conformity to the words of God (e.g. 'to love', 'to be holy', 'to minister', etc.).
OR,
“... and he that is righteous-δίκαιος-["JUST"//"just-one" Adjective], let him be righteous-δικαιωθήτω-Verb] still-ἔτι (eti)-yet, still, (of time; of a thing which continues at present, even now) ...”
(G) Other notable verses that also use the Strong's Number:
(G4982-'to save') with different Inflections.
(G1) Acts 2:47 Example #1
46 “And they continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the Church daily G4982-such as should be saved-σῳζομένους.”
OR,
(“... And the Lord added to the Church daily ["ones-beING-SAVED"].”)
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Passive, Participle, Accusative, Plural, Masculine)
(G2) Note: Okay, I admit, the King James Bible seems to read different.
Consider the 'Young's Literal Translation' for Acts 2:47:
(“... and the Lord was adding those being saved every day to the assembly.”)
(G3) Note: Consider the Greek Interlinear:
ὁ-["THE"] δὲ-["YET"] Κύριος-["Lord"] προσετίθει-["addED"] τοὺς-["THE"] σωζομένους-["ones-beING-SAVED"] καθ’-["according-to"] ἡμέραν-["DAY"] τῇ-["to-THE"] ἐκκλησίᾳ-["OUT-CALLED"//"ecclesia"].
(G4) Note: I know Calvinist read into the words: (such as should be saved) to mean:
"such as were ordained from eternity past to be saved".
But the syntax of the text does not allow for such interpretation.
(G4) 1 Timothy 4:16 Example #2
16 “Take heed-ἔπεχε (epeche)-to hold upon, (to pay attention to:—give (take) heed unto) unto thyself, and-καὶ (kai)-and, even, also) unto the doctrine-διδασκαλίᾳ (didaskalia)-teaching, instruction, (the function or the information)): continue-ἐπίμενε (epimene)-to remain on, (tropically, persevere):—abide (in), continue (in)) in them: for in doing-ποιῶν (poion)-'to do') this, G4982-thou shalt both save-σώσεις (soseis)-to make or keep sound or safe) thyself, and them that hear-ἀκούοντάς (akouontas)-to give ear, hearken) thee.”
OR,
(“... for in doing this, ["YOU-SHALL-BE-SAVING"] both thyself, and them that hear thee.”)
(Inflection: Verb, Future, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Singular)
(G5) Note: The following Greek words: (ἔπεχε-Take heed) & (ἐπίμενε-continue)
are inflected in the Imperative mood, Present tense. Active voice.
Definition of the Imperative mood: a.) Corresponds to the English imperative, and expresses a command to the hearer to perform a certain action by the order and authority of the one commanding. Thus, Jesus' phrase, "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mk.1:15) is not at all an "invitation," but an absolute command requiring full obedience on the part of all hearers.
OR,
(“["be-you-attending!"] unto thyself, and unto the doctrine: ["BE-YOU-ON-REMAINIG//"be-you-persisting!"] in them:”)
(G6) Note: the Greek word: (ποιῶν-"in doing") is inflected in the
Present tense, Active voice.
Definition of the Present: a.) Represents a simple statement of fact or reality viewed as occurring in actual time. b.) which indicates that the action is in the now. c.) The present represents a present state, [or] an action going on at the present time.
Definition of the Active: a.) Represents the subject as the doer or performer of the action. e.g., in the sentence, "Jesus returned to Capernaum" Jesus performs the action.
OR,
(“... for ["DOING"//"in-doing"] this, thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”)
(G7) Note: 1.) Paul did not say: "for in doing this, thou shalt save them that hear thee.", but, he included Timothy as well.
2.) I hope we can agree that the Greek word: (σώσεις-G4982) has for a definition: 'to keep sound or safe', and not: 'eternal security' (or "once saved always saved").
3.) The Greek word: (σώσεις (soseis)) is inflected in
the Future tense, Active voice.
(“...for in doing this G4982-σώσεις (soseis)-thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”)
Definition of the Future tense: a.) Corresponds to the English future, and indicates the contemplated or certain occurrence of an event which has not yet occurred.
(G8) Note: In the context of 1 Timothy 4:16 the Greek word:
σώσεις-G4982 does not mean:
'eternal security' [or] 'eternally saved', but, 'to make or keep sound or safe'.
By holding of the truth, and by the faithful performance of your duties, you will secure the salvation of the soul.
(G9) Note: The same Greek word: (σώσεις (soseis)-G4982) that is used in
1 Timothy 4:16 is also used in 1 Corinthians 7:16. Compare.
1 Corinthians 7:16
16 “For what knowest thou, O wife, whether G4982-thou shalt save-σώσεις (soseis) thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether G4982-thou shalt save-σώσεις (soseis) thy wife?”
(Inflection: Verb, Future, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Singular)
(G10) Note: Although, both 1 Tim 4:16 & 1 Cor 7:16 use the same Greek word: (σώσεις-G4982 Future-tense), in the context of 1 Corinthians 7:16, the Greek word: σώσεις-G4982 is a reference to: 'to make one a partaker of the salvation in Christ'.
(G11) Note: Commentary:
Paul never thought of salvation as a "once procured, final feat, settled and done forever!" No, salvation was a matter of fidelity and perseverance to the end of life. From this, it is also clear that there is a sense in which men must save themselves, not in the sense of either meriting or earning salvation, but in the sense of diligent continuity in the Christian way. There is no occasion in the Christian life when the follower of the Lord may feel free to rest upon his laurels, assume that he "has it made," or cease the fidelity that should mark the entirety of his whole life. Wallis pointed out that "continuing" is one of the basic words "used to describe the steadfast walk of a Christian (Galatians 3:10; Hebrews 8:9; James 1:25; Acts 14:22 and Colossians 1:23). It is basically the same as ABIDE in John 15 and 1 John." Wilbur B. Wallis, Wycliffe Bible Commentary, New Testament (Chicago: Moody Press, 1971), p. 856.- (Coffman Commentaries). SL
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(H) Lastly, the Greek words:
G1487-if-εἰ (ei)
(inflection: Conditional Particle)
&
G2722-ye keep-κατέχετε (katechete)
(inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Indicative, 2nd-Person, Plural)
(H1) 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 “Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand. 2 By which also ye are saved, if-εἰ (ei)-if, (a primary particle of conditionality) ye //keep-κατέχετε (katechete)-to hold fast, (to hold down (fast), keep secure, keep firm possession of)) (Or, hold fast) in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”
(H2) Only one (1) other verse uses
the Greek word: (G2722-κατέχετε (katechete))
as found in 1 Cor 15:1. Compare.
(H3) 1 Corinthians 11:2
1 “Be ye-γίνεσθε (ginesthe)-to become) followers-μιμηταί (mimetai)-an imitator) of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and G2722-keep-κατέχετε (katechte)-to hold fast) the ordinances-παραδόσεις (paradoseis)-a giving over, (objectively, what is delivered, the substance of the teaching), as-καθὼς (kathos)-even or according as) I delivered-παρέδωκα (paredoka)-to give over to or alongside of) them to you.”
OR,
(“... that ye remember me in all things, and ["you(p)-are-retaining"] the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.”)
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Indicative, 2nd Person, Plural)
(H4) Note: the Greek word: (γίνεσθε-"Be ye") is inflected in the
Present tense, Imperative mood.
OR,
(“["BE-BECOMING" //"be-ye-becoming!"] followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”)
(H5) Commentary on the word: (ordinances).
(1.) 'traditions' -lit., to give over, 'is an old word and merely something handed on from one to another. The thing handed on may be bad as in Mat_15:2 f..and contrary to the will of God ( Mar_7:8 f) or it may be wholly good as here.' (Robertson p. 159) Points to Note: 1. The teaching of the apostles can be rightly labeled as "traditions", because it was "handed down to them", i.e. they didn't invent it and neither did it originate with them. ( Mat_28:19,/20; Eph_3:3,/ 4, /5 ; 1Co_11:23 '.. I received of the Lord ..'; 2Th_2:15 ; 2Th_3:16 ) 2. Jesus Himself perceived the gospel message being "handed down" from one generation to another. ( Mat_28:19-20 ) Therefore any argument that seeks to undermine the accuracy of the Biblical record based on the "distance and time" from it's point of origin, must in turn question the "wisdom" of Jesus (for this is the very method that He chose to spread the gospel from nation to nation and from generation to generation- 2Ti_2:2 ) 3. All "traditions" aren't bad. If it originated with Jesus, then no matter "how long we have done it this way", we still need to do in that way. 4. Note: In this letter when the Corinthians had sought to "improve" upon what Paul had taught them, they are rebuked for it. (1 Cor 11:17ff) Innovation isn't always a good thing.-(Mark Dunagan's Commentary). SL
(H6) Note: The Greek word: (G3402-followers-μιμηταί (mimetai)-an imitator)) can be found seven (7) times. Below are two (2) examples:
(H7) Ephesians 5:1 Example #1
1 “Be ye therefore G3402-followers-μιμηταί (mimetai) of God, as dear children. 2 And walk-περιπατεῖτε ["be-ye-walking!" -Present, Imperative] in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour;”
(H8) Hebrews 6:12 Example #2
10 “For God is not unrighteous, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his Name, in that ye have ministered to the Saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire, that every one of you do shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but G3402-followers-μιμηταί (mimetai) of them, who through-διὰ (dia)-through, by means of) faith-πίστεως (pisteos)-faithfulness, steadfastness) and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) patience-μακροθυμίας (makrothumais)-forbearance, long suffering, (endurance, constancy, steadfastness) G2816-inherit-κληρονομούντων (kleronomounton)-to obtain by lot) the promises.”
(H9) Note: (1.) The Greek word: (κληρονομούντων-inherit) in not inflected in the Future-tense [or] Perfect-tense; but, in the Present-tense. (2.) Consider
the 'Young's Literal Translation 1862' for Hebrews 6:12.
(H10) Hebrews 6:12
12 that ye may not become slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patient endurance G2816-are inheriting the promises.
(H11) Note: Here is another example of the Strong's Number:
(G2816-'to be an heir to'), inflected with the Present-tense.
(H12) Hebrews 1:14
13 “But to which of the Angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for-διὰ (dia)-because of, on account of, (for the sake of, for the benefit of) them, who shall-μέλλοντας (mellontas)-to be about to, (through the idea of expectation)) G2816-be heirs of-κληρονομεῖν (kleronomein)-to obtain by lot, (to partake of eternal salvation) salvation?”
(Inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Infinitive)
OR,
sent forth-ἀποστελλόμενα-["beING-commissionED"] for-διὰ-["because-of"] them-τοὺς-["THE"] who shall-μέλλοντας-["ones-being-about"] be heirs of-κληρονομεῖν-["TO-BE-tenantING"] salvation-σωτηρίαν-["of-salvation"]?
(H13) Note: Hebrews 6:15 goes on to say [concerning: Abraham] :
15 “And so G3114-after he had patiently endured-μακροθυμήσας (makrothumesas)-to be long or patient minded, (to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient:—bear (suffer) long, be longsuffering, have (long) patience, be patient, patiently endure), he obtained-ἐπέτυχεν (epetuchen)-to come upon, (i.e. (by implication) to attain:—obtain) the promise.”
(H14) Note: The Strong's Number: (G3114-'to be long-spirited') is found ten (10) times. Below is one (1) example.
(H16) James 5:7-8
7 “G3114-Be patient-Μακροθυμήσατε-["be-ye-patient!"] therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord: behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, G3114-and hath long patience-μακροθυμῶν-["being-patient"] for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 8 G3114-Be ye also patient-μακροθυμήσατε-["be-ye-patient!"]; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”
(H15) Note: Now consider the Future-tense of the Strong's Number:
G2816-'to be an heir to'.
(H17) Revelations 21:7
6 “And he said unto me, It is done: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst, of the fountain of the water of life, freely. 7 He that overcometh-νικῶν (nikon)-to gain the victory, (conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory), G2816-shall inherit-κληρονομήσει (kleronomesei)-to obtain by lot) all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.”
(H18) Note: The Greek word: (G3528-νικῶν-overcometh) is inflected in the Present-tense, OR, ["one-conquering"]. While the Greek word:
(G2816-κληρονομήσει-shall inherit) is inflected in the Future-tense, OR, ["SHALL-BE-tenantING"].
(H19) Note: The Greek word: (G3528-νικῶν-(nikon)-overcometh-def. to gain the victory, (conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory)) as found in Revelations 21:7 can be found in six (6) other verses. Below are four (4) examples.
(H20) Revelation 2:11
11 “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He that G3528-overcometh-νικῶν (nikon)-["one-conquering"], shall not be hurt-ἀδικηθῇ-["MAY-BE-BEING-injuED" :—Subjunctive-mood] of the second death.”
(inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(H21) Revelation 2:26
26 “And he that G3528-overcometh-νικῶν (nikon)-["one-conquering"], and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) keepeth-τηρῶν (teron)-["one-keeping":—Present-tense] my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:”
(inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(H22) Revelation 3:5
5 “He that G3528-overcometh-νικῶν (nikon)-["one-conquering"], the same shall be clothed-περιβαλεῖται-["shall-be-being-clothed" :—Future-tense] in white raiment, and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his Angels.”
(inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(H23) Revelation 3:21
21 “To him G3528-that overcometh-νικῶν (nikon)-["one-conquering"], will I grant-δώσω-["I-shall-be-granting" :—Future-tense] to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.”
(inflection: Verb, Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
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(J1) Ephesians 1:1
1 “Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the Saints-ἁγίοις (hagiois)-set apart, separate, holy) which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful-πιστοῖς (pistois)-faithful, steady) in-ἔν (en)-in) Christ Jesus. 2 Grace be
to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
(J2) Note: The Greek words: (ἁγίοις-Saints) & (G4103-πιστοῖς-to the faithful) are Adjectives. Definition of an Adjective: a.) An adjective is a word, phrase, or clause that describes another Noun [or] Pronoun. b.) An adjective must agree with its Noun [or] Pronoun in Gender, Number, and Case.
i.e. (“...Grace be to you-[Personal-Pronoun, Dative, 2nd-Person, Plural]).
OR,
“... and to the faithful-[Adjective, Dative, Plural] in-ἐν (en)-[Preposition] Christ Jesus. Grace be to you-[Personal-Pronoun, Dative, Plural], and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
(J3) Note: Definition of the Greek Preposition: ἐν (en) : a.) it denotes: being or remaining within, with the primary idea of rest and continuance. b.) ἐν (en) only takes the Dative-case, a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state). it has regard to place and space. It also denotes continuance in time.
(J4) Note: Remember, the word: (G4103-faithful) is what a Christian should be. A (-Christian, -steward, -servant) of-the Lord must be found (faithful). Often times, Christians want to be identified with Jesus by simply saying:
"I am in Christ Jesus". But friends, it is the (faithful) that are in Christ Jesus.
(J5) Note: The Strong's Number: G4103
def. Objectively: trustworthy; Subjectively: trustful.
can be found sixty-seven (67) times.
Below are three (3) examples:
(J6) 1 Corinthians 4:2 Example #1
1 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required-ζητεῖται (zeteitai)-to seek, (to seek in one, i.e. to require of him)) in stewards, that a man be found-εὑρεθῇ-(heurethe)-to find,(to be discovered, recognized, detected, to show oneself out, of one's character or state as found out by others (men, God, or both)) G4103-faithful-πιστός (pistos)-faithful, steady).”
(inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(J7) Matthew 25:21 Example #2
21 “And so he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents, behold, I have gained beside them, five talents more. 22 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and G4103-faithful-πιστέ (piste)-faithful, steady) servant, thou hast been G4103-faithful-πιστός (pistos)-faithful, steady, (trustworthy) over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
(inflection: Adjective, Vocative, Singular, Masculine)
(inflection: Adjective, Nominative, Singular, Masculine)
(J8) Note: (1.) In the context of Matthew 25, Christians are given different
(-ministries, -duties, -responsibilities) each according to what they are able. Some receive a small portion (1 talent), while others receive a greater portion (10 talents). Nevertheless, it is expected of them to be good and faithful stewards with what is given them.
(2.) Now, continue reading (Matthew 25:22-Matthew 25:30) and know what becomes of the slothful and unprofitable servant who was given (1 talent)
and made no use of it.
(3.) Please understand that to be G4103-'faithful', both (to the Lord [or] in the ministry), is to be expected of the Christian.
(4.) Do not assume that a Christian is automatically deemed to be 'faithful' solely because he heard and believed the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; as if to be 'faithful' was something 'imputed' or 'reckoned' upon believing. A 'faithful' Christian is one who demonstrates it with
(-actions :— Verb). It is a reflection and manifestation of his holy living in conformity to the words of God (e.g. 'to be trustworthy', 'to be obedient', etc.).
(J9) 1 Timothy 1:12 Example #3
12 “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me: for that he counted-ἡγήσατο (hegesato)-account, (equivalent to: to consider, deem, account) me G4103-faithful-πιστόν (piston)-faithful, steady), putting me into the ministry,”
(J10) Note: Other notable verses that also use the Strong's Number:
G4103-faithful
Ephesians 6:21 //Colossians 1:2 // Colossians 1:7 // Hebrews 3:5
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