Paul’s metaphors – Pauls Handkerchief

Understanding ἀθλέω (athleō) Strong’s G118: The Divine Call to Compete According to God’s Rules and Win the Eternal Prize

Pronunciation Guide: ath-LEH-oh (as in “athlete” with an “oh” ending) Basic Definition Strong’s G118: The Greek verb ἀθλέω, appearing only in 2 Timothy 2:5, refers to the act of competing or contending in athletic games according to established rules. In…

Understanding ἀγών (agōn) Strong’s G73: From Athletic Arena to Spiritual Struggle – The Divine Call to Persevere in Faith

Pronunciation Guide: ah-GOHN (rhymes with “gone” with stress on second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G73: A contest, conflict, or intense struggle, originally referring to athletic competitions in ancient Greece but metaphorically applied to spiritual warfare and the Christian’s earnest striving…