And not only that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; Truth to Learn We also rejoice in difficult times because these are the times when we learn to endure hardship. Behind the Words The Greek word that is translated “rejoice” in the current verse...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Truth to Learn We have access to God’s grace and look forward to being in His presence. Behind the Words The word translated “access” is...
Romans 5:1 – Peace Through Faith
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Salvation by faith produces peace with God. Behind the Words “We have” is from the Greek verb echō, meaning “to hold” or “to possess.” However, there is a variation in...
Romans 4:25 – Resurrection Justification
who was delivered for of our transgressions, and was raised for our justification. Truth to Learn Salvation is only through faith in the sacrificial death and bodily resurrection of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. Behind the Words “Delivered” is translated from paradidōmi, which is made up of...
Romans 4:21 – Timeless Performance
and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to do. Truth to Learn God’s ability to keep His promises never changes. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “being fully convinced” is plērophoreō, which is a compound made up of plerēs, meaning “full,” and...
Romans 4:24 – Imputed Permanently
but also for us, to whom it is about to be accounted - to those believing on the one who raised up Jesus our Lord out of the dead, Truth to Learn Righteousness is imputed to everyone who believes in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Out...
Romans 4:23 – Old Truths for Us
Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was accounted to him, Truth to Learn The Old Testament declares important truths for Christians. Behind the Words In Greek there are two different words translated “not.” One is ou and the other is mē. The second of...
Romans 4:22 – Unearned Credit
And therefore "It was accounted to him for righteousness." Truth to Learn Salvation is a gift which is credited to our account when we believe God’s message in the Bible. Behind the Words The word translated “therefore” is dio. This is made up of dia, meaning “through, either positionally...
Romans 4:20 – Wait Training
He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, Truth to Learn While waiting for God to fulfill His promise, Abraham’s faith got stronger, and he gave glory to God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “waver”...
Romans 4:15 – Legal Wrath
for the law brings about wrath; but where there is no law there is no transgression. Truth to Learn Trying to keep the law causes God’s wrath to come against us. Behind the Words The words “brings about” are from the verb katergadzomai, which is a compound word made...