Bible Studies

The word of the week is going to be beloved, which is the Greek word “agapētos (ag-ap-ay-tos'). It is found 62x in the KJV, and the gloss definition is beloved, esteemed, dear, favorite, worthy of love. Yet as with many key words found in scripture is there more we can come to learn of this word?There is a phrase we can see used throughout the New Testament, “Dearly beloved”. Here are a few examples.Romans 12:19 (KJV)“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”1 Corinthians...

In this week's teaching I want to bring forth something I believe has been an ongoing issue within the Body of Christ, but is becoming even more noticeable today. It's called bitterness. I am going to share a wonderful study I was led to a few years back from a powerful teacher of the Word of God, Rick Renner. I want to bring two verses before you to consider.Jesus said inMatthew 24:12“Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.”And in chapter 8 of the Book of Revelation we see a verse that is very interesting.Revelation...

This week I’m going to dig a little into the Greek word for sin, which is “hamartia (ham-ar-tee'-ah). This word is used 174x in the KJV and means: to err, be mistaken to miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honor, to do or go wrong to wander from the law of God, violate God's law that which is done wrong, an offense, a violation of the divine law in thought or in act collectively, the complex or aggregate of sins committed either by a single person or by many In the New Testament, hamartia is used as...

Praise is the joyful recognition of all God has done for us. It is associated with thanksgiving as we offer back to God gratefulness for His mighty works on our behalf. Praise is universal and can be applied to other relationships as well. We can praise our family, friends, boss, etc. Praise does not require much of us. It is merely the truthful acknowledgment of the righteous acts of another. Since God has done many wonderful deeds, He is worthy of praise. Worship comes from a different place within our spirits. Worship must be reserved for God alone. Worship is...

The Greek word for sanctification is “hagiasmos (hag-ee-as-mos’)." This word is used 10x in the KJV. It means consecration, purification, and sanctification of the heart and life, to live holy unto God. This is a personal dedication to the interests of Jesus!Sanctification is separation from the secular and sinful, and set apart for the sacred and holy, for God’s special use.2 Timothy 2:21 (NKJV)“Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” This is only made possible by the atoning work of Jesus...