Prayer based on maturity and sound analysis has a far greater impact than prayer that is flaky, uninformed, and based in overreaction and irrationality. We see this in 1 Peter 4:7 from the use of two important Greek words: sophronesate and nepsate. As sensitive events transpire in our culture, we must pray about them with a level-head. Doing so will make our prayers more effective.

The early church believed that words make a difference. This is why they blessed one another when they greeted each other. We see this in Paul’s opening address in Colossians 1:2. The Greek words “charis” (grace) and “eirene” (peace) tell us that we should speak God’s richest and fullest over the people in our lives. 

When Jesus came, he reveled to us the friendly side of God. And his friendliness is far more friendly than we may realize. This is apparent in Titus 3:4 where the Greek word “chrestotes” (friendliness) is used. God went great lengths to befriend us considering that there wasn’t much about us to befriend.

 It isn’t always easy to obey. The Greek preposition “anti” (instead of) in Hebrews 12:2 tells us that Jesus had to put aside his own momentary happiness in order to please the Lord. But God always makes sure to honor obedience in the end. 

It is often thought that academics and the Spirit don't go hand-in-hand. But does the Holy Spirit speak to us through academics? Can we hear the voice of the Lord while working on exegesis? Chris Palmer interviews Pastor Josh Muñoz from Casa de Salvación in Guatemala to discuss.

Our reputation either honors us or sends people running from us. The pronoun “tous” (those) in Romans 16:17 shows us that there were "those" in the first century who had a bad reputation and God’s Word tells us how to deal with those people so we don’t let them ruin our name. 

Tired of the same ol, same ol Bible study? Trying to get deeper? Learn four reasons why learning Koine Greek will help get you there.

Have you ever thought of God as an inventor? He is. The Greek word "poiema" (workmanship) in Ephesians 2:10 not only tells us this, but  tells us that those of us in Christ are God's latest and greatest invention.

The imperfect tense tells us that an outpouring of salvations was occurring in Acts 2:47. Just exactly how did those come about? This episode will explain the two ways.

The "wise men" (magoi) were an ungodly group of soothsayers on a quest to fine God's ultimate truth, the King of the Jews, Jesus Christ. In fact, "magoi" is where we get our English word "magic." If God can speak to a group of curious magicians, he can speak to your unsaved loved ones, as well.