Playlist: alethinos (topic)
Let's Get Real!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word alethinos , along with its related forms aletheia , alethes , and alethio , conveys the concept of truth and reality. These words are often translated as true, truth, or truly, but their meanings can extend to certain, reliable, honest, authentic, revealed, real, genuine, sincere, correct, and even righteous. …
John (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of John, the word alethinos stands out as a significant term that distinguishes this gospel from the others. Used eight times by John, unlike in Matthew, Mark, and Luke where it does not appear, alethinos is translated in the King James Version as "true." However, this translation can be somewhat misleading. A more …
The Commandments (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughA community can only be established upon a foundation of stability and truth. Our relationships must be based upon God's truth, producing faithfulness.
Hebrews (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study byJesus Christ's priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because Christ tenure is eternal rather than temporal, guaranteeing both continuity and quality.
John (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn John 15:1, Jesus declares, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser." The Greek word translated as "true" here is alethinos , which more closely aligns with the English terms "real" or "genuine." Jesus is emphasizing that He is the real vine, the genuine vine, in contrast to other representations. This statement …
Purpose-Driven Churches (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDespite the growing popularity of Purpose-Driven churches, national immorality is still increasing. The 'emerging church' grows numerically by suppressing truth.