"Temperature Words" in the New Testament

HOT/FERVENT and COLD/REFRESHING
Also: Warm and Lukewarm

NOTE: The "temperature" words used in these verses are also found in some other passages. But there probably isn't much "spiritual impact" in meditating on the fact that "it was cold outside," or other such statements!

At the end of each section will be the New Testament Greek words that are focused on in that section. Feel free to IGNORE them, if you prefer the English language!

1. Living for God; Living a Life of Love  
   A "Hot" Spirit contrasted with a "Cold" Love
    
2. A Life Filled with Love... or Filled with the World
   Hot, Cold and Lukewarm
   
   
   • More About the Temperature Words in Revelation 3:15-16 - To that separate group of studies
     
     
3. Encouraging Others (Especially Leaders)
   Being Refreshed (related to "Cool" and "Cold," but used figuratively)
    
4. Enduring Hardship; Helping Others 
   Cold Weather; Being Warmed

Jealousy / Zeal and "Temperature Words"

The two words translated as "hot" (in the first two articles, above) are related to the words translated as "JEALOUSY" and "ZEAL." The following link takes you to those words, their definitions, and a related word ("envy"):

• Title page for JEALOUSY and ZEAL (etc.)

Dennis Hinks © 2002
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