Romans 3:12 They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, no, not one." Truth to Learn Doing religious things our own way is useless. Behind the Words The word translated, “turned aside” is ekklinō, which is made up of ek, meaning “out...
Romans 3:11 – I Don’t Understand
Romans 3:11 There is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. Truth to Learn We do not seek out God; He draws us to Him. Behind the Words The word translated “understands” is the Greek word suniēmi, which is made up of sun, meaning “together” and hiēmi,...
Romans 3:10 – No Not One!
Romans 3:10 As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one; Truth to Learn None of us meets God’s standard of righteousness. Behind the Words The words “it is written” are translated from a single Greek verb, graphō. This word literally means “to engrave,” that is, “to write.”...
Romans 3:9 – Sinners All
Romans 3:9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. Truth to Learn None of us is better than any other sinner. Behind the Words “Are we better” is translated from a single...
Romans 3:8 – Misrepresented Truth
Romans 3:8 And why not say, "Let us do evil that good may come"?—as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just. Truth to Learn All sin will be judged, no matter what our excuse may be. Behind the Words The phrase “Let...
Romans 3:7 – The Truth Judge
Romans 3:7 For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? Truth to Learn We are sinners and God will judge sinners. Behind the Words “Increased” is from the Greek word perisseuō, which is based on...
Romans 3:6 – Righteous Judge
Romans 3:6 Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world? Truth to Learn Our righteous God will one day judge everyone. Behind the Words “Certainly not!” is from the Greek words mē genoito, which we explained in verse four. However, what we didn’t mention there is that this...
Romans 3:5 – Righteous Wrath
Romans 3:5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man.) Truth to Learn God is righteous and must judge unrighteousness. Behind the Words The word translated “demonstrates” is sunistēmi, a compound word made up...
Romans 3:4 – God is True
Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: "That you may be justified in your words, and may overcome when you are judged." Truth to Learn God is true and always does what is right. Behind the Words “Certainly not!”...
Romans 3:3 – Ya Gotta Believe
Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Truth to Learn Salvation and our relationship with God are all about faith. Behind the Words The word translated “not believe” is apisteō, a compound word made up of the privative...