concerning His Son, who was born of the seed of David according to flesh, Truth to Learn Jesus, the focus of the gospel message, the Christ, the Messiah, is descended from King David. Behind the Words The words “was born” come from the Greek, “tou genomenou” which means “the...
Romans 1:2 – The Promised Gospel
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Truth to Learn The good news of Christ was promised to us in the Old Testament. Behind the Words The words “promised beforehand” are translated from the Greek proepangellomai. This is made up of pro, meaning “before, in...
Romans 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “slave” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in a...
Romans – Introduction
Who Wrote This Letter? Through the centuries since the time of its writing there has been little dispute that this letter was written by the Apostle Paul. Though there have been some who claimed he was not the writer, their arguments are taken seriously by very few. As far back...
2 Peter 3:18 – Eternal Praise
But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and the day of eternity! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory. Behind the Words The word translated “grow” is auxanō, meaning...
2 Peter 3:17 – Be On Guard
Then, beloved ones, knowing this beforehand, guard yourselves lest being led astray by the error of lawless men you fall from your own steadfastness. Truth to Learn Based on what Peter has just taught us, we must be wary of false teachers who would cause us to stumble. Behind...
2 Peter 3:16 – Only God’s Truth
as also in all his letters, speaking in them concerning these things, in which some things are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as also they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. Truth to Learn The hard truths of the Bible are often distorted and...
2 Peter 3:15 – Patiently Restraining
And consider our Lord's patience as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you according to the wisdom given to him; Truth to Learn God is holding back His wrath so that salvation can come to as many as possible. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
2 Peter 3:14 – Waiting Peacefully
So then, beloved ones, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found spotless, and blameless, at peace with him. Truth to Learn We are to be at peace awaiting and looking forward to the return of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “looking forward to these things”...
2 Peter 3:13 – Righteous Heaven & Earth
But according to His promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, in which righteousness lives. Truth to Learn After God’s fiery judgment there will be a new heaven and a new earth where only the righteous will live. Behind the Words The word...