"Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they were deceitful"; "the poison of asps is under their lips"; Truth to Learn Our words can be powerful weapons of pain if not controlled. Behind the Words The word translated “throat” is the Greek word larugx, from which we...
Romans 3:12 – Wayward and Useless
They all turned away; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, not even one." Truth to Learn Doing religious things our own way is useless. Behind the Words The word translated, “turned away” is ekklinō, which is made up of ek, meaning “out of” and...
Romans 3:11 – I Don’t Understand!
there is no one who understands; there is no one seeking God. Truth to Learn We do not seek out God; He draws us to Him. Behind the Words The word translated “understands” is the Greek word suniēmi, which is made up of sun, meaning “together” and hiēmi, meaning...
Romans 3:10 – No Not One!
As it is written: There is none righteous, not even one; Truth to Learn None of us meets God’s standard of righteousness. Behind the Words The words “it is written” are translated from a single Greek verb, graphō. This word literally means “to engrave,” that is, “to write.” It...
Romans 3:9 – Sinners All
What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks are all under sin. Truth to Learn None of us is better than any other sinner. Behind the Words “Are we better” is translated from a single Greek word, proechomai....
Romans 3:8 – Misrepresented Truth
And not say, "Let us do evil that good may result"—as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just. Truth to Learn All sin will be judged, no matter what our excuse may be. Behind the Words The phrase “Let us do”...
Romans 3:7 – The Truth Judge
For if in my lie the truth of God has abounded to His glory, why am I still being judged as a sinner? Truth to Learn We are sinners and God will judge sinners. Behind the Words The word “lie” is translated from the Greek word pseusma, which is...
Romans 3:6 – Righteous Judge
Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world? Truth to Learn Our righteous God will one day judge everyone. Behind the Words “Certainly not!” is from the Greek words mē genoito, which we explained in verse four. However, what we didn’t mention there is that this is...
Romans 3:5 – Righteous Wrath
But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man.) Truth to Learn God is righteous and must judge unrighteousness. Behind the Words The word translated “demonstrates” is sunistēmi, a compound word made up of...
Romans 3:4 – God is True
Certainly not! But let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: "That you should be justified in your words, and you may prevail when you are judged." Truth to Learn God is true and always does what is right. Behind the Words “Certainly not!”...