Therefore do not be ignorant, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Truth to Learn Christians need to understand God’s will. Behind the Words “Be” is translated from ginomai, which primarily means “to begin to be” or “to become.” It implies a change of state from one...
Ephesians 5:16 – Time and Eternity
redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Truth to Learn You only have one life. Live it with eternity in view. Behind the Words The word “redeeming” is translated from the Greek word exagoradzō, which is made up of ex, meaning “out of” and agoradzō meaning “to buy”...
Ephesians 5:15 – Carefully, not Fearfully
Observe then how carefully you walk, not as fools but as wise, Truth to Learn Be careful that you live a godly example, loving others. Behind the Words “Observe” is translated from the Greek verb blepō, which is one of several verbs used with regard to seeing. Blepō refers...
Ephesians 5:14 – Rise and Shine!
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who are sleeping, Arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Truth to Learn We need to wake up and shine the light of Christ. Behind the Words The words “He says” are from the verb legō, which we learned a couple...
Ephesians 5:13 – Be The Light
But all things that are exposed by the light are revealed, for whatever has been revealed is light Truth to Learn God’s light exposes sin for what it is. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “exposed” is elegchō, which we learned back in verse eleven means “to rebuke...
Ephesians 5:12 – No Sordid Details
For it is shameful to even speak of those things being done by them in secret. Truth to Learn God knows the sordid details; we don’t have to talk about them to Him or to others. Behind the Words “Shameful” is from the Greek adjective aischros, which refers to...
Ephesians 5:11 – Be Light – Expose Darkness
And have no partnership with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Truth to Learn Christians should always do what is right, avoid what is wrong, and expose evil for what it is. Behind the Words The words “have … partnership” are translated from the Greek verb...
Ephesians 5:10 – Just Do It!
discovering what is pleasing to the Lord. Truth to Learn We please God by doing, not just knowing. Behind the Words “Discovering” is from the Greek word dokimadzō. The basic meaning of this word is “to test something to determine its worth.” It is the word used of testing...
Ephesians 5:9 – Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth
for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, Truth to Learn We should always exhibit goodness, righteousness, and truth. Behind the Words The word “fruit” is translated from the Greek word karpos, which is derived from the same base as harpadzō, meaning “to pluck”...
Ephesians 5:8 – Live the Light
For you were once darkness, but now are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Truth to Learn Christians are to demonstrate the light of God in our lives. Behind the Words “Once” is translated from pote, which means “at some time.” It can be used with...