who are Israelites, to whom is the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; Truth to Learn We can learn a lot about our faith from the Old Testament. Behind the Words The word translated “adoption” is huiothesia, which...
Romans 9:3 – Faith, not Flesh
For I almost wish that I was accursed from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kindred according to the flesh, Truth to Learn We need to pray for the unsaved and witness to them for God’s sake, not our own. Behind the Words Some translations have the...
Romans 9:2 – Continual Heartache
that my sorrow is great and I have continual grief in my heart. Truth to Learn Paul had deep seated and continual emotional pain because of his unbelieving brothers in the flesh (Jews). Behind the Words The word translated “sorrow” is lupē, which means “sadness, grief, heaviness, or sorrow.”...
Romans 9:1 – Oath of Certainty
I speak the truth in Christ, not a lie, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, Truth to Learn Paul’s concern for the welfare of the unsaved Jews is demonstrated by his passionate proclamation. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “truth” is alētheia, which is...
Romans 8:39 – Eternally Secure
nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn There is nothing that can cause us to lose our salvation. Nothing! Behind the Words The word translated “height”...
Romans 8:38 – No One and Nothing
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, Truth to Learn Our salvation is secure! Behind the Words The word translated “persuaded” is the Greek word peithō, meaning “to persuade or convince someone.” This word...
Romans 8:37 – Victorious Suffering!
But in all these things we more than conquer through Him who loved us. Truth to Learn Though we suffer for Him, we conquer through Him. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with the Greek word alla, which is a contrastive conjunction. In other words, he is...
Romans 8:36 – His Targeted Children
As it is written: "For your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered." Truth to Learn The reason that faithful Christians suffer in this life is not because of disobedience, but because of family lineage. Behind the Words The word translated “it...