Greek Psychology

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Does not disappoint – Have you ever been disappointed?  It would be hard to believe you were human if…

The End in Sight

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Hope – Is your idea of hope based in Greek thought or Hebrew patterns?  How would you know the…

Battlefield Tested

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Proven character – You’ve known your share of afflictions.  You have lived the experience of standing firm in the…

Staying Put

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Perseverance – Is perseverance simply gritting your teeth and enduring the pain?  Does God expect you to white-knuckle your…

Books for Free

I am cleaning out my book shelves.  I just ran out of room.  So, I will be posting some lists of books that you may have for free.  All you need to do is pay for the postage (media mail) to get them to you – USA addresses only, sorry.  First come, first serve.  There…

Into the Fire

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Knowing – When we read this verse in Greek, we get a much clearer picture of Paul’s intent.  Our…

High Blood Pressure

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Tribulations – Can you think upside-down?  Putting on the “new man” requires more than a change of clothes.  It…

Second Opinion

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Not only this – Now that we’ve decided to write a résumé of God’s development plan for our lives,…

The Real Résumé

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Exult – The NASB chose “exult” perhaps because the other translation of the Greek word kauchaomai has inappropriate contemporary…