Romans 3:2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. Truth to Learn God entrusts His message to those He loves. Behind the Words “Chiefly” is translated from prōton, which means “first in time, place, order, or importance.” Since Paul does not enumerate further,...
Romans 3:1 – The Profit Statement
Romans 3:1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? Truth to Learn Though we are special in God’s eyes, we need to be humble. Behind the Words The word translated “advantage” is perisos which is based on peri, meaning “around” or “above.” Perisos refers...
Romans 2:29 – He’s Watching and Listening
Romans 2:29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God. Truth to Learn True Christianity is an attitude produced by humble faith. Behind the Words The...
Romans 2:28 – Not Visibly Apparent
Romans 2:28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; Truth to Learn Christianity is not based on appearance or membership. Behind the Words The word translated “outwardly” is phaneros, which is derived from phainō, meaning “to illuminate.”...
Romans 2:27 – Judges by Faith
Romans 2:27 And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? Truth to Learn We will not be judge by how well we keep the Law. In fact, we who are saved...
Romans 2:26 – Faith, Not Surgery
Romans 2:26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? Truth to Learn We keep the righteous requirements of the Law through faith. Behind the Words The word translated “righteous requirements” is the Greek word dikaiomata, which comes...
Romans 2:25 – Appearance or Submission
Romans 2:25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. Truth to Learn The external features of Christianity mean nothing without the complete submission of our will to Almighty God. Behind the Words “Circumcision”...
Romans 2:24 – Visible Evidence
Romans 2:24 For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you," as it is written. Truth to Learn The actions of some Christians bring shame to our God. Behind the Words The word “blasphemed” is transliterated from the Greek. That is, the Greek word is brought...
Romans 2:23 – Walk the Walk!
Romans 2:23 You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? Truth to Learn Christianity is faith in action, not just good sounding words. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “boast” is kauchaomai. Some Greek Lexicons indicate that this is derived from...
Romans 2:22 – A Living Example
Romans 2:22 You who say, "Do not commit adultery," do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? Truth to Learn Practice what you preach (or teach). Behind the Words The word translated “adultery” is moicheuō, which is based on moichos, referring to a man who seeks...