that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be well received, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians are called to a ministry of proclaiming the gospel message to everyone. Behind...
Romans 15:15 – Always Growing
Nevertheless, brothers, I wrote more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God, Truth to Learn We should always be learning and becoming more Christ-like. Behind the Words “More boldly” is a translation of the Greek word tolmēroteron, which...
Romans 15:14 – Christ-like Living
Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Truth to Learn Mature Christians behave in a Christ-like manner. Behind the Words The word translated “confident” is the Greek verb peithō, which...
Romans 15:13 – Hopeful Expectation
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians can have joy, peace, and hopeful expectation. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” in this verse...
Romans 15:12 – The Root of Life
And again, Isaiah says: "There will be a Root of Jesse; and He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, in Him the Gentiles shall hope." Truth to Learn Every Christian’s hope is a result of the resurrection of Christ. Behind the Words “Root” is from the Greek...
Romans 15:11 – Loudly Praise Him
And again: "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!" Truth to Learn God deserves our praise, so let’s give it to Him! Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “Praise” is aineō, which means “to sing praises.” In the New Testament it is only used...
Romans 15:10 – Gentile Rejoicing
And again it says: "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!" Truth to Learn Christians of all nationalities have reason to rejoice. Behind the Words “Rejoice” is translated from euphrainō, which is made up of eu, meaning “good or well” and a form of phren, meaning “the mind.” Thus, we...
Romans 15:9 – Body Composition
and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written, "For this reason I will profess to You among the Gentiles, and sing to Your name." Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the same body. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “Gentiles”...
Romans 15:8 – Breaking Old Habits
For I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, Truth to Learn The bondage of manmade rules and tradition is hard to break. Behind the Words “Has become” is translated from the...
Romans 15:7 – Filthy Righteousness
Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. Truth to Learn God freely receives all who come in humble faith. Behind the Words “Accept” is translated from proslambanō, which is made up of pros, meaning “to or toward” and lambanō, meaning “to take.”...