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Compulsion to Preach

March 6, 2009

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For if I preach the gospel. I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion, for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel.” (1 Corinthians 9:16) Paul preached because he was under compulsion!   What does compulsion mean in the original Greek? ANAGKE: (By implication) Unavoidable distress. Spoken of as… [Read more…]

Interesting Greek words- “undisciplined” and “doubting”

January 27, 2009

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“For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you.” (2 Thess. 3:7) Undisciplined: atakteo- To be irregular. To be out of order or to break ranks. To neglect ones duties As leaders we must be consistent and never be irregular in our: prayer lives, study of the… [Read more…]

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