Tag: Greek

Maybe The Best Thing I Have Done for My Ministry

It is hard to say what is the best thing I have done to enrich my ministry.  I have attended various lectureships, received a graduate degree, and read many books. I am blessed by reading ministry related blogs and listening to podcasts.  While all of these continue to enrich my work, maybe the best thing I have done …

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“It is Finished”

John’s record has Jesus’ last words from the cross being “It is finished” (19:30).  This is just one word in the original Greek — tetelestai.  It is a powerful expression. Notice how Jesus earlier used this same term. Jesus used the term in a future tense form in Luke 18:31.  Jesus predicts his coming trial …

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