Playlist: hagios (topic)

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Elements of Judgment (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The Greek word *hagios* (G40) in the New Testament, like its Hebrew counterpart *ko-desh* in the Old Testament, primarily indicates separateness rather than inherent spiritual or moral purity. Without context, *hagios* suggests something set apart or dedicated, and its meaning shifts based on the surrounding narrative. When …

God's Spiritual Harvest

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Christians are referred to as saints, or "hagios" (G40), 60 times in the New Testament, with 39 of those instances in Paul's epistles. The term "saint," derived from Latin, translates to "sacred or holy one," mirroring the meaning of corresponding Hebrew and Greek words. Being holy encompasses being clean, without blame, without …

Forms vs. Spirituality (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Greek word *hagios* (G40) in the New Testament conveys a sense of separateness, much like its Hebrew counterpart *ko-desh*, which derives from a root meaning to cut away and separate. Both terms, without context, simply indicate being set apart for a special purpose. However, *hagios* carries a clearer sense of moral and …

Philippians (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

In Philippians 1:1, the term "saints" is used to address the believers in Philippi, derived from the Greek word *hagios* (G40), which is equivalent to the Hebrew *kadosh* or *kadash*. This word is often translated as "holy," but its fundamental meaning is to be different or set apart. For instance, in Leviticus 21:6, priests are …

Can a Believer Sanctify a Husband or Wife?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

If only God can call someone into His family, how is it possible that a believing husband or wife can sanctify a spouse or child (I Corinthians 7:14)?

Preparing to Rule (1993)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The concept of sanctification, deeply rooted in the Greek word *hagios* (G40), carries the fundamental meaning of being set apart. This term, along with its related forms, underscores the idea of separation for a specific purpose. Sanctification, as the English translation of *hagios*, denotes this act of being set apart, while …

Modesty (Part One): Moderation and Propriety

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We must avoid the world's extremes and sensual excesses in matters of dress and fashion, adopting instead humility, chastity, decency, morality, and self control.

Freedom, Liberty, and Bondage