Playlist: poneros (#G4190) (topic)
Behind Enemy Lines: Lucifer, Helel, and Satan
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaSatan is referred to as the evil one in I John 5:19, where the Greek word *poneros* (G4190) is used. This term is an active noun that highlights an active and malignant kind of evil, portraying him as a cancer to the human race. In Galatians 1:4, Paul describes the present age as evil, emphasizing that Satan, as the evil one, is …
The Reality of Evil
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWithin the broader discussion of evil's reality and severity, a crucial distinction emerges between the New Testament's two primary words for evil: kakos and poneros . Kakos describes things that are bad or wicked in character, functioning as the New Testament equivalent of the Hebrew ra' , which broadly denotes anything not …
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermon by Bill OnisickOur speech reveals the true condition of our hearts. Even truthful words can be brandished as tools of destruction when delivered with pride or malice.