Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Just because you work at a secular job doesn’t mean God doesn’t want to use you in building up the church. Behind the Words “Greet” is translated from aspadzomai, which is made up of a, denoting...
Romans 16:2 – Help The Helper
that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever matter she may need from you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself as well. Truth to Learn Helping other Christians is a Christ-like thing...
Romans 16:1 – Phoebe the Deaconess
I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, Truth to Learn Women who serve in formal positions in a church perform an important service to God and His church. Behind the Words “Commend” is translated from the Greek verb sunistēmi, a...
Romans 15:33 – Peace With God
And the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn God is the only source of true peace. You can be at peace with God. Behind the Words The word translated “peace” is eirēnē, which means “peace or tranquility.” The root of this word is probably...
Romans 15:32 – Following With Joy
that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. Truth to Learn Following God’s will is not always comfortable or easy but it will produce joy in our hearts. Behind the Words “Will” is translated from thelēma, which...
Romans 15:31 – Fearful or Following?
that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my ministry for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Truth to Learn Following God is more important than personal safety. Behind the Words The word translated “delivered” is rhuomai, meaning “to snatch from...
Romans 15:30 – Pray for Me!
But I urge you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you fight together with me in prayers to God for me, Truth to Learn Christians should ask for prayer help when they need it. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “I...
Romans 15:29 – Blessing Crammed Full
But I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. Truth to Learn We serve Christ with His full blessing. Behind the Words “I know” is translated from the Greek verb eidō. This particular verb has two meanings depending...
Romans 15:28 – The Finisher
Therefore, when I have accomplished this and have sealed this fruit to them, I will go by way of you to Spain. Truth to Learn Christians should not just be starters, they should be finishers. Behind the Words The word translated “accomplished” is the Greek verb epiteleō, which is...
Romans 15:27 – Christian Pay-back
For it pleased them, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. Truth to Learn We should be a blessing to those who have blessed us. Behind the Words...