Playlist: katartizo (#G2675) (topic)
From Start to Finish
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The Greek verb *katartizo* (G2675) carries a nuanced meaning beyond simple creation, focusing on restoration and maintenance. In Matthew 4, it describes John and James mending their nets, not creating them, but restoring them to usability under the strain of water and fish. This concept of ongoing repair appears in II …
Differences of Opinion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul begs believers to be perfectly joined together in the same mind and judgment. In the Greek this is the verb katartizo which means to put together in order and to fit together like pieces of a puzzle. It is a medical term that refers to the setting of a bone that is broken or out of joint. Paul recognizes through the use of …
Perfect Through Suffering
Sermonette by Bill OnisickAs we follow the pattern set by Jesus Christ, we will suffer as God prepares us for roles of great glory as members of His Family.
Restoration and Forgiveness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the context of resolving conflicts and restoring relationships, members of God's church are to restore the person who has fallen into sin. Restore here is the Greek word transliterated katartizo (G2675), and it is a medical term in secular Greek for setting a fractured bone. Paul's point is that what is wrong in the life of …