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This is for davidtree he had asked me to post my findings on the parable of the ten virgins.
This is exactly my findings of the parable. I went to type my notes and post but thought it best to post this teaching for my spelling and such needs much improvement. 😃😃
Please saints listen to this in its entirety. Very imporant to understand.
I pray the lord bless you and open your eyes. It might surprise some that a rabbi talks about the rapture and Jesus.

Brother, I most likely will not watch the video because it is not YOU.

YOU are important to Christ, which makes your thoughts on Scripture way more important then a video.
From your heart of love for Christ, let me know, from scripture where the Lord and the Apostles instruct us of a pre-trib rapture that occurs before the Lord's Coming.
My heart is open and waiting - no rush.
 
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Rev 20:8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.

Rev 20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.

Man...I can't believe it. Some folks can read so many different things into written words...it is not there.
Please, show me the words you are using ...only....for your conclusion.
 
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peldom10 said:
Scripture says...after the 1000 year reign satan is loosed for a little season to test the people...I don't see where it says they are deceived....?
Says it very plainly:

Rev 20:8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
Here is the Greek word and it's meaning:

planaó: to cause to wander, to wander
Original Word: πλανάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: planaó
Phonetic Spelling: (plan-ah'-o)
Definition: to cause to wander, to wander
Usage: I lead astray, deceive, cause to wander.

NONE of the 26 English translations on biblehub.com has "test". All were "deceived" except 1 "seduce" 1 "fool" and 2 "lead astray".

1 John 5:19 and Rev 12:9 tells us that Satan leads astray or deceives the whold world. That would include believers, which explains why there is so much disagreement about what the Bible teaches.
 
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I just rattled that off the top of my head without going directly to the verse = thank you
This is not some comic book as a topic of our attention. This is God's word...the most important document we will ever give attention too ...in our life.

Just saying.
 
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peldom10 said:
Scripture says...after the 1000 year reign satan is loosed for a little season to test the people...I don't see where it says they are deceived....?

Here is the Greek word and it's meaning:

planaó: to cause to wander, to wander
Original Word: πλανάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: planaó
Phonetic Spelling: (plan-ah'-o)
Definition: to cause to wander, to wander
Usage: I lead astray, deceive, cause to wander.

NONE of the 26 English translations on biblehub.com has "test". All were "deceived" except 1 "seduce" 1 "fool" and 2 "lead astray".

1 John 5:19 and Rev 12:9 tells us that Satan leads astray or deceives the whold world. That would include believers, which explains why there is so much disagreement about what the Bible teaches.

No you can not shift to the greek thing...SHOW ME THE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE AS WE HAVE THEM.
If I need study of word origin...I will discern that.
 
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This is not some comic book as a topic of our attention. This is God's word...the most important document we will ever give attention too ...in our life.

Just saying.
Get your head out of the comic books please and into the word of God.

The fact that I spoke, off the top of my head (late at night for me - half asleep), is evidence where my head has been and what it knows.

This isn't a game show where if you get the answer wrong you lose.
This is an open forum whereby we exchange thoughts and scripture and hopefully make corrections in our hearts and minds.

So, if you post a comment, in error = no big deal if you see the error and make the correction.
If, you hold unto your error = that's a PROBLEM.
 
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Get your head out of the comic books please and into the word of God.

The fact that I spoke, off the top of my head (late at night for me - half asleep), is evidence where my head has been and what it knows.

This isn't a game show where if you get the answer wrong you lose.
This is an open forum whereby we exchange thoughts and scripture and hopefully make corrections in our hearts and minds.

So, if you post a comment, in error = no big deal if you see the error and make the correction.
If, you hold unto your error = that's a PROBLEM.

Then you do not understand what...off of the top of my head...means.
It means...I was inattentive to my work and responded with erroneous thought.
 
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I said:
1. The second death does not have power over those in the first resurrection.
2. However, they still get to be priests and reign with Christ in non-resurrected form.
3. They don’t actually get to come to life (be resurrected) until after the 1,000 years are complete according to Revelation 20:5.
4. The first resurrection must be two groups one before and after the MK.
#1 is obvious and stated.

#2 is a real misread of the verse. Those in the first resurrection are the martyrs from the Trib.
Given the other verses that also explain WHEN the resurrection of believers will occur (1 Cor 15:23, 2 Thess 2:1), John was focused on the trib martyrs, but he didn't say they were the ONLY ONES to be resurrected at the end of the trib. Given the 2 verses above, ALL believers are in that single resurrection. 1 Cor 15:23 says "those who belong to Him". Will you argue that this phrase leaves out ANY group of believers? I hope not.

And they, in their glorified bodies, WILL reign with Christ in their resurrected bodies. I am perplexed at #2. The verse does support that point.
What it supports is that "when He comes" (1 Cor 15:23) all believers will be resurrected and then reign/serve in the Millennial Kingdom.

Therefore, #3 is also misguided. The text is very clear that it is the martyred saints will reign with Christ at their resurrection.
I didn't say others. I was referring to the first part of v.5 "the rest of the dead". They will be resurrected in the SECOND resurrection, which will be for ALL unbelievers and for the purpose of attending the GWT judgment. Which is 1,000 years after the FIRST resurrection of ALL believers.

Acts 24:15 says plainly there will be a resurrection of the saved and a resurrection of the unsaved. That's 2 total.

I am perplexed why you can't see the clarity in v.4 - I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
I see it clearly, and yes, it is clear. John is referencing the dead believers who accompanied King Jesus to earth and will reign with Him, per Rom 8:17b and 2 Tim 2:12. And he included all the trib martyrs as well.

Those who think there is a previous resurrection for other believers have been deceived or just plain taught wrong.

Matt 22:30, Luke 14:14, Acts 24:15 and 1 Cor 15:23 all reference a single resurrection for believers.

So there cannot be a resurrection before the tribulation. Not possible. Just one.

This verse very plainly says the martyrs "came to life (which is resurrection with glorified body) and reigned with Christ a thousand years". It couldn't be more plain than that.
I don't know why you think I don't agree with this.

Another problem here. Why do you think the record resurrection is BEFORE Gog and Magog??? That's not in Rev 20.
I don't understand your question. What is "the record resurrection"? The FIRST resurrection is when Christ comes back, and ALL believers will be resurrected/glorified. And then reign/serve in the Millennial kingdom. At the end of the Millennium, ALL unbelievers will be killed, and then resurrected for their judgment at the GWT.

7 When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison
8 and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore.
9 They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them.
10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Follow the bolded words: when the 1,000 years are over, Satan is released and gathers from the 4 corners of earth, Gog and Magog for battle. After surrounding the camp of God's people (could be all the resurrected saints who had been reigning/serving in the kingdom) fire comes down from heaven and DEVOURS THEM.
Of course. I have seen that clearly for a very long time. Still confused as to why you think I don't see it.

There it is. God brings down fire and destroys ALL the unbelievers on earth. And what follows v.10? v..11-15 is the account of the GWT judgment.
And all unbelievers will be resurrected back into their mortal bodies for judgment.

Hi FG,

Are these the scriptures you are talking about.
Yes, and the formatting of your post needs work. Here, in the middle of your post you say "hi", yet you responded to some of what I posted before that.

1. John 5: 28, 29. `all who are IN THE GRAVES...` As you have pointed out before not all are in the graves but in heaven.
This is referencing the bodies who ARE in the graves. Do you believe that souls of dead people stay in the grave????

Thus the Lord is talking about others who died and are NOT in heaven but in the graves. They will be judged -
Thus, no. All souls depart their bodies. James made the point in 2:26 - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Physical death is when the soul/spirit leave the body.

a) those who have done good to the resurrection of life.
b) those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation.
Let's agree that this has NOTHING to do with lifestyle. This is directly about the saved and unsaved.

That lines up with the GWT where people are judged according to their works. (Rev. 19: 13) Thus we see that Jesus is referring to TWO TYPES OF RESURRECTIONS - LIFE OR CONDEMNATION.
Yes, I know that. And Acts 24:15 makes the same point.

Note that the OT saints and the Body of Christ are NOT judged for we are under the blood of Jesus and are found in heaven.
Let me introduce you to 2 Cor 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

So yes, ALL believers will be judged for whether we will receive reward or not.

2. 1 Cor. 15: 23. `But each in their own order:
1. Christ the first-fruits,
2. afterwards those who are Christ`s at His coming,
3. then comes the end,.....
(Gk. `teleo` to set out for a definite point or goal.)
#3 doesn't go with that verse. Why did you include it there?

The verse tells us who receives a glorified body FIRST: that being Jesus. THEN, when He comes (second Advent) ALL believers will receive theirs (those who belong to Him). If you want to argue that "those who are Christ's" is somehow different than other groups of believers, consider this: what is the difference between "those who ARE Christ's" and "those who BELONG to Him"?

There is NO difference. Therefore, 1 Cor 15:23 says CLEARLY that ALL believers will be resurrected "when He comes". That's 1 event.

During the `setting out,` we know there is the trib, and the millennium. In all that the Lord will be `putting down all rule and authority and power,` till finally death itself. (v. 24)
I don't see a point here. Could you make one or offer explanation? Thanks.

3. Rev. 20: 5 & 6. The resurrections are two TYPES of resurrections - one to LIFE and the other to CONDEMNATION.
Yes. Of course. The FIRST resurrection clearly occurs "when He comes" which is at the end of the Tribulation. The second resurrection is for all unbelievers in order to appear before the GWT.
 
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No you can not shift to the greek thing...SHOW ME THE WORDS IN SCRIPTURE AS WE HAVE THEM.
If I need study of word origin...I will discern that.
lol. I DID "show you the words IN Scripture". Maybe you thought Paul or John wrote in English. I guarantee you that neither did.

Both of them and all the authors of the NT wrote in Koine Greek. If that isn't satisfactory to you, sorry.

I go to the "Greek thing" because that is what they wrote. And I shared the lexical meaning of the word. You aren't even close to what it means.
 
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Then you do not understand what...off of the top of my head...means.
It means...I was inattentive to my work and responded with erroneous thought.
This for you who likes comic books.

from Post#509
Satan is successful in a major way in that they follow him to battle against New Jerusalem. (correction made)

So he has great success that ends in a major bust, whereby they 'burn-out'. = no correction needed.

How old are you?
 
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lol. I DID "show you the words IN Scripture". Maybe you thought Paul or John wrote in English. I guarantee you that neither did.

Both of them and all the authors of the NT wrote in Koine Greek. If that isn't satisfactory to you, sorry.

I go to the "Greek thing" because that is what they wrote. And I shared the lexical meaning of the word. You aren't even close to what it means.

I understand...you can cop out.
 
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lol. I DID "show you the words IN Scripture". Maybe you thought Paul or John wrote in English. I guarantee you that neither did.

Both of them and all the authors of the NT wrote in Koine Greek. If that isn't satisfactory to you, sorry.

I go to the "Greek thing" because that is what they wrote. And I shared the lexical meaning of the word. You aren't even close to what it means.
Since you are a "Koine Greek" enthusiast...what does the ...GHOST... as in Holy Ghost get it's origin from?
 
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FreeGrace2 said:
lol. I DID "show you the words IN Scripture". Maybe you thought Paul or John wrote in English. I guarantee you that neither did.

Both of them and all the authors of the NT wrote in Koine Greek. If that isn't satisfactory to you, sorry.

I go to the "Greek thing" because that is what they wrote. And I shared the lexical meaning of the word. You aren't even close to what it means.
I understand...you can cop out.
No, I "go to the Greek thing" in order to understand what was written.

Those who eschew "the Greek thing" are those who cop out.

Your choice. You have free will.
 
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Since you are a "Koine Greek" enthusiast...what does the ...GHOST... as in Holy Ghost get it's origin from?
KJV, I suppose. But who really cares. There are no such things as ghosts, so what is your point?

Phil 1:19 - for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.

Do you want to argue that "Spirit of Jesus Christ" should be "Ghost of Jesus Christ"??

BOO!!!
 
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FreeGrace2 said:
lol. I DID "show you the words IN Scripture". Maybe you thought Paul or John wrote in English. I guarantee you that neither did.

Both of them and all the authors of the NT wrote in Koine Greek. If that isn't satisfactory to you, sorry.

I go to the "Greek thing" because that is what they wrote. And I shared the lexical meaning of the word. You aren't even close to what it means.

No, I "go to the Greek thing" in order to understand what was written.

Those who eschew "the Greek thing" are those who cop out.

Your choice. You have free will.

LOL...I only go to Greek when I need to...this is not one of them.

Sounds like you were surprised to find out...at some point...that English was not prominent in that ......era.
 
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KJV, I suppose. But who really cares. There are no such things as ghosts, so what is your point?

Phil 1:19 - for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.

Do you want to argue that "Spirit of Jesus Christ" should be "Ghost of Jesus Christ"??

BOO!!!
After you study the following...with proper Greek interpretation you may change your conclusion...re;...Spirit.
I never argue in God;s word...I just allow scriptures to speak for itself.

Well...we all must care...because The Holy Spirit is our comforter.

Why don't you just admit that you know NOT correct Greek interpretation...of scriptures.
we can help;

Holy..."Ghost"...as used hundreds of times in scriptures is in error of interpretation...because......the Greek word....Pneuma...was improperly interpreted as ...Ghost.....properly it means...... Spirit.

See how we can progress in God's word...together?

Be blessed in new knowledge.
 
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I said:
1. The second death does not have power over those in the first resurrection.
2. However, they still get to be priests and reign with Christ in non-resurrected form.
3. They don’t actually get to come to life (be resurrected) until after the 1,000 years are complete according to Revelation 20:5.
4. The first resurrection must be two groups one before and after the MK.

Given the other verses that also explain WHEN the resurrection of believers will occur (1 Cor 15:23, 2 Thess 2:1), John was focused on the trib martyrs, but he didn't say they were the ONLY ONES to be resurrected at the end of the trib. Given the 2 verses above, ALL believers are in that single resurrection. 1 Cor 15:23 says "those who belong to Him". Will you argue that this phrase leaves out ANY group of believers? I hope not.


What it supports is that "when He comes" (1 Cor 15:23) all believers will be resurrected and then reign/serve in the Millennial Kingdom.


I didn't say others. I was referring to the first part of v.5 "the rest of the dead". They will be resurrected in the SECOND resurrection, which will be for ALL unbelievers and for the purpose of attending the GWT judgment. Which is 1,000 years after the FIRST resurrection of ALL believers.

Acts 24:15 says plainly there will be a resurrection of the saved and a resurrection of the unsaved. That's 2 total.


I see it clearly, and yes, it is clear. John is referencing the dead believers who accompanied King Jesus to earth and will reign with Him, per Rom 8:17b and 2 Tim 2:12. And he included all the trib martyrs as well.

Those who think there is a previous resurrection for other believers have been deceived or just plain taught wrong.

Matt 22:30, Luke 14:14, Acts 24:15 and 1 Cor 15:23 all reference a single resurrection for believers.

So there cannot be a resurrection before the tribulation. Not possible. Just one.


I don't know why you think I don't agree with this.


I don't understand your question. What is "the record resurrection"? The FIRST resurrection is when Christ comes back, and ALL believers will be resurrected/glorified. And then reign/serve in the Millennial kingdom. At the end of the Millennium, ALL unbelievers will be killed, and then resurrected for their judgment at the GWT.


Of course. I have seen that clearly for a very long time. Still confused as to why you think I don't see it.


And all unbelievers will be resurrected back into their mortal bodies for judgment.


Yes, and the formatting of your post needs work. Here, in the middle of your post you say "hi", yet you responded to some of what I posted before that.


This is referencing the bodies who ARE in the graves. Do you believe that souls of dead people stay in the grave????


Thus, no. All souls depart their bodies. James made the point in 2:26 - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Physical death is when the soul/spirit leave the body.


Let's agree that this has NOTHING to do with lifestyle. This is directly about the saved and unsaved.


Yes, I know that. And Acts 24:15 makes the same point.


Let me introduce you to 2 Cor 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

So yes, ALL believers will be judged for whether we will receive reward or not.


#3 doesn't go with that verse. Why did you include it there?

The verse tells us who receives a glorified body FIRST: that being Jesus. THEN, when He comes (second Advent) ALL believers will receive theirs (those who belong to Him). If you want to argue that "those who are Christ's" is somehow different than other groups of believers, consider this: what is the difference between "those who ARE Christ's" and "those who BELONG to Him"?

There is NO difference. Therefore, 1 Cor 15:23 says CLEARLY that ALL believers will be resurrected "when He comes". That's 1 event.


I don't see a point here. Could you make one or offer explanation? Thanks.


Yes. Of course. The FIRST resurrection clearly occurs "when He comes" which is at the end of the Tribulation. The second resurrection is for all unbelievers in order to appear before the GWT.
Say WHAT? you said: "However, they still get to be priests and reign with Christ in non-resurrected form."

Where is this?
 
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I said:
1. The second death does not have power over those in the first resurrection.
2. However, they still get to be priests and reign with Christ in non-resurrected form.
3. They don’t actually get to come to life (be resurrected) until after the 1,000 years are complete according to Revelation 20:5.
4. The first resurrection must be two groups one before and after the MK.

Given the other verses that also explain WHEN the resurrection of believers will occur (1 Cor 15:23, 2 Thess 2:1), John was focused on the trib martyrs, but he didn't say they were the ONLY ONES to be resurrected at the end of the trib. Given the 2 verses above, ALL believers are in that single resurrection. 1 Cor 15:23 says "those who belong to Him". Will you argue that this phrase leaves out ANY group of believers? I hope not.


What it supports is that "when He comes" (1 Cor 15:23) all believers will be resurrected and then reign/serve in the Millennial Kingdom.


I didn't say others. I was referring to the first part of v.5 "the rest of the dead". They will be resurrected in the SECOND resurrection, which will be for ALL unbelievers and for the purpose of attending the GWT judgment. Which is 1,000 years after the FIRST resurrection of ALL believers.

Acts 24:15 says plainly there will be a resurrection of the saved and a resurrection of the unsaved. That's 2 total.


I see it clearly, and yes, it is clear. John is referencing the dead believers who accompanied King Jesus to earth and will reign with Him, per Rom 8:17b and 2 Tim 2:12. And he included all the trib martyrs as well.

Those who think there is a previous resurrection for other believers have been deceived or just plain taught wrong.

Matt 22:30, Luke 14:14, Acts 24:15 and 1 Cor 15:23 all reference a single resurrection for believers.

So there cannot be a resurrection before the tribulation. Not possible. Just one.


I don't know why you think I don't agree with this.


I don't understand your question. What is "the record resurrection"? The FIRST resurrection is when Christ comes back, and ALL believers will be resurrected/glorified. And then reign/serve in the Millennial kingdom. At the end of the Millennium, ALL unbelievers will be killed, and then resurrected for their judgment at the GWT.


Of course. I have seen that clearly for a very long time. Still confused as to why you think I don't see it.


And all unbelievers will be resurrected back into their mortal bodies for judgment.


Yes, and the formatting of your post needs work. Here, in the middle of your post you say "hi", yet you responded to some of what I posted before that.


This is referencing the bodies who ARE in the graves. Do you believe that souls of dead people stay in the grave????


Thus, no. All souls depart their bodies. James made the point in 2:26 - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Physical death is when the soul/spirit leave the body.


Let's agree that this has NOTHING to do with lifestyle. This is directly about the saved and unsaved.


Yes, I know that. And Acts 24:15 makes the same point.


Let me introduce you to 2 Cor 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

So yes, ALL believers will be judged for whether we will receive reward or not.


#3 doesn't go with that verse. Why did you include it there?

The verse tells us who receives a glorified body FIRST: that being Jesus. THEN, when He comes (second Advent) ALL believers will receive theirs (those who belong to Him). If you want to argue that "those who are Christ's" is somehow different than other groups of believers, consider this: what is the difference between "those who ARE Christ's" and "those who BELONG to Him"?

There is NO difference. Therefore, 1 Cor 15:23 says CLEARLY that ALL believers will be resurrected "when He comes". That's 1 event.


I don't see a point here. Could you make one or offer explanation? Thanks.


Yes. Of course. The FIRST resurrection clearly occurs "when He comes" which is at the end of the Tribulation. The second resurrection is for all unbelievers in order to appear before the GWT.
Why must you stash most all points into the ...argue...envelope.
Can't we discuss?
Can't we debate?
etc.
 
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Brother, I most likely will not watch the video because it is not YOU.

YOU are important to Christ, which makes your thoughts on Scripture way more important then a video.
From your heart of love for Christ, let me know, from scripture where the Lord and the Apostles instruct us of a pre-trib rapture that occurs before the Lord's Coming.
My heart is open and waiting - no rush.
Davidtree please view this as it is a over view of what i believe.
I will post scriptue and fidings after if you or anyone else would like to discuss.
Points being made on the number 10......message to the church.....why this is not the second coming.
Peace be with you
 
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FreeGrace2 said:
lol. I DID "show you the words IN Scripture". Maybe you thought Paul or John wrote in English. I guarantee you that neither did.

Both of them and all the authors of the NT wrote in Koine Greek. If that isn't satisfactory to you, sorry.

I go to the "Greek thing" because that is what they wrote. And I shared the lexical meaning of the word. You aren't even close to what it means.

No, I "go to the Greek thing" in order to understand what was written.

Those who eschew "the Greek thing" are those who cop out.

Your choice. You have free will.
LOL...I only go to Greek when I need to...this is not one of them.
Of course it is. And that is the reason you don't want to go there. It refutes your ideas.

Sounds like you were surprised to find out...at some point...that English was not prominent in that ......era.
Huh? I'm the one who had to inform YOU that neither Paul nor John wrote the Scriptures in English.