Romans 13:13 - Light or Dark? Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. Truth to Learn Our words and deeds should show forth the light of Christ. Behind the Words The word in the...
Romans 13:12 – Prepare for Battle!
Romans 13:12 - Prepare for Battle! The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Truth to Learn Wake up! Prepare for battle! Our Lord is coming soon! Behind the Words...
Romans 13:11 – Wake Up!
Romans 13:11 - Wake Up! And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Truth to Learn It’s time for all Christians to wake up and get busy for God. Behind...
Romans 13:10 – Unselfish Love
Romans 13:10 - Unselfish Love Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Truth to Learn Unselfish love is what God wants from us. Behind the Words “Love” is translated from agape, which refers to “good will” or “benevolence.” In other words, it...
Romans 13:9 – Living The Second Table
Romans 13:9 - Living The Second Table For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not bear false witness," "You shall not covet," and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall...
Romans 13:8 – The Love Payment
Romans 13:8 - The Love Payment Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. Truth to Learn We are to be constantly paying off our love debt. Behind the Words The word that is translated “Owe” is the Greek word...
Romans 13:7 – Yes, Taxes! Really!
Romans 13:7 - Yes, Taxes! Really! Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Truth to Learn Christians should submit to all authorities and pay taxes. Behind the Words “Render” is translated from the...
Romans 13:6 – Taxes? Really?
Romans 13:6 - Taxes? Really? For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Truth to Learn Paying taxes is part of God’s plan for government. Behind the Words The words “you pay” are from the Greek verb teleō, which...
Romans 13:5 – Submission by Conscience
Romans 13:5 - Submission by Conscience Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. Truth to Learn We are to submit to authorities because it is the right thing to do. Behind the Words “You must” is a translation of the Greek word...
Romans 13:4 – Authority of Vengeance
Romans 13:4 - Authority of Vengeance For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Truth to Learn We...