"LORD, they killed your prophets and destroyed your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life"? Truth to Learn Don’t let circumstances control your feelings, let faith do it. Behind the Words “Killed” is translated from apokteinō. This is a compound word made up of apo,...
Romans 11:2 – Securely Chosen
God did not reject His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, Truth to Learn God does not reject or desert any of His children whom He has chosen. Behind the Words The...
Romans 11:1 – We Preach, He Enlightens
I say then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. Truth to Learn We are to preach the gospel to everyone, whether they will believe or not. Behind the Words You will notice...
Romans 10:21 – Patient and Merciful God
But to Israel he says: "All day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and argumentative people." Truth to Learn God continues to reach out to even the most stubborn and rebellious sinner. Behind the Words The words “stretched out” are translated from ekpetannumi, which is...
Romans 10:20 – Bold Proclamation
But Isaiah is very bold and says: "I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was revealed to those who did not ask for Me." Truth to Learn Be bold in proclaiming the truth! Behind the Words The Greek word translated “very bold” is apotolmaō, which...
Romans 10:19 – Action, not Anger
But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: "I will provoke you to jealousy by those who are not a nation, I will anger you by a foolish nation." Truth to Learn God’s gentle prodding is to provoke us to action. If we continually resist Him, it may...
Romans 10:18 – Worldwide Music
But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: “their sound has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world." Truth to Learn The Gospel message continues to be proclaimed worldwide. Behind the Words “Have they not heard” is from the Greek...
Romans 10:17 – Hear to Eternity
Then faith is from hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Truth to Learn Faith comes as a result of hearing the Gospel message which originated from the utterance of God. Behind the Words The word translated “Then” is the Greek word ara, which is used here as...
Romans 10:16 – Who’s the Fool?
But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?" Truth to Learn Many people will not listen to or believe the Gospel message. Behind the Words “Obeyed” is from the Greek word hupakouō, which is make up of hupo, meaning “under”...
Romans 10:15 – Evangelists in Full Bloom
And how might they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim the good news!" Truth to Learn Those who proclaim the gospel are seen as particularly beautiful. Behind the Words The word “sent” is from apostellō, meaning “to...