In This Together

If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. Philemon 1:17  NASB Partner – Perhaps we need to add some additional synonyms to the English translation “partner.”  The Greek term is koinōnós, obviously connected to the familiar koinōnía, also from the root koinós.  This group of Greek words is all about sharing.  Whether it is…

Two or Three

Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our abode with him.” John 14:23 NASB We will come – We need a partner, not a plan.  We don’t need a plan.  In my experience,…

Community Affairs

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession. Hebrews 3:1 Partakers – What’s the difference between “partaker” and “partner?”  The answer is crucial for understanding this verse.  You see, generally we think of partakers as those who take a part for themselves.  When I partake…