nor give place to the devil. Truth to Learn Satan accuses us of wrongdoing. Don’t give him more to say. Behind the Words The word “nor” is from mēte, which is made up of mē (implying qualitative negation) and te, meaning “and.” There is another Greek word translated “and.” It...
Ephesians 4:26 – Sinless Anger
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, Truth to Learn It’s God-like to get angry without sinning. Behind the Words “Angry” is translated from the Greek verb orgidzō. It is based on orgē which refers to “excitement of the mind,” that...
Ephesians 4:25 – A Body of Truth
Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another. Truth to Learn Honesty is critically important within the body of Christ. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dio, which is made up of dia,...
Ephesians 4:24 – It’s Your Choice
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. Truth to Learn We have a choice in how we live our lives. Behind the Words The words “put on” are the translation of the Greek verb enduō, which is made...
Ephesians 4:23 – Christians Growing Young
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, Truth to Learn God expects us to use our mind to become more like Christ. Behind the Words “Be renewed” is translated from the Greek verb ananeoō, which appears nowhere else in the New Testament. It is made up of ana,...
Ephesians 4:22 – Lose the Old Man
that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, Truth to Learn Christians need to deny the desires of their sin nature. Behind the Words The words “put off” are translated from apotithēmi, which is made up of apo, meaning...
Luke 2:8 – Celebrating Whom?
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Truth to Learn Christmas was first announced to those who were banned. Behind the Words “Shepherds” is translated from poimēn, which refers to “someone who watches over to protect and...
Ephesians 4:21 – Living The Truth
if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: Truth to Learn Christians know the truth and should live as such. Behind the Words “If indeed” is the translation of the Greek word eige, which is made up of ei, meaning...
Ephesians 4:20 – Learn By Faith
But you have not so learned Christ, Truth to Learn We can only learn Christ by faith. Behind the Words “So” is translated from houtōs, which literally means “in this manner.” It is a comparative word which, when used with the negative article ou as it is here, indicates a...
Ephesians 4:19 – Numb, Uncontrolled, and Unclean
who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Truth to Learn The unsaved are in a hopeless state. Offer them hope! Behind the Words The words “being past feeling” are from the Greek verb apalgeō, which is made up of apo, meaning...