so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and we are members of one another. Truth to Learn In Christ you do not exist alone, but as part of a greater whole. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with the Greek word houtōs, which means “even...
Romans 12:4 – Sacrificial Body Parts
For just as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, Truth to Learn We are to function in the body of Christ as He chooses. Behind the Words Paul once again starts off the verse with “For” indicating that...
Romans 12:3 – He’s Great, Not Us
For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think of yourself with reasonable judgment, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Truth to Learn We...
Romans 12:2 – Transformed, Not Conformed
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, to prove in you what the good and pleasing and perfect will of God is. Truth to Learn Don’t be like everyone around you and don’t let others tell you what you should...
Romans 12:1 – Living Sacrifices
I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Truth to Learn We are to turn over ownership of our lives to God. Behind the Words The word translated “urge” is...
Romans 11:36 – It’s All His
For from Him and through Him and unto Him are all things, to Him be glory forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise for only He is worthy. Behind the Words There is a three-fold expression that Paul uses in the first part of this verse...
Romans 11:35 – Who’s In Charge?
"or who has first given to Him that it should be repaid to him?" Truth to Learn God does not owe you a thing, nor is He obligated to do what you want Him to do. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “has first given” is prodidōmi, which...
Romans 11:34 – The Greatest Mind
"For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has become His adviser?" Truth to Learn God is infinitely more intelligent and wise than we are; therefore, we have no reason to question his actions or plans. Behind the Words “Known” is from ginōskō, which means “to...
Romans 11:33 – Immeasurable Riches
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways intraceable! Truth to Learn God has given us a gift of immeasurable worth. Behind the Words The word translated “depth” is the Greek word bathos. This word...
Romans 11:32 – Freed Prisoners
For God confined them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all. Truth to Learn We were once imprisoned by sin, but God has set us free. Behind the Words The word translated “confined them all” is the Greek word sugkleiō. This word is made up of...