For those from Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. Truth to Learn Christians are to give freely to support the church and to help other Christians in financial need. Behind the Words The word translated “poor” in...
Romans 15:25 – God’s Saints
But now I am going to Jerusalem ministering to the saints. Truth to Learn All Christians are saints. Behind the Words The word translated “ministering” should be a familiar word to us by now. It is the Greek word diakoneō, a verb meaning “to serve or wait upon, with...
Romans 15:24 – A Friendly Visit
whenever I might journey to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while. Truth to Learn Paul wanted to visit the Roman Christians...
Romans 15:23 – Desire to Serve
But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a longing these many years to come to you, Truth to Learn Paul followed his desires, except when God changed his plan. Behind the Words The word “now” is translated from the Greek word nuni. This word...
Romans 15:22 – Submitted and Committed
Because of this I also was repeatedly hindered from coming to you. Truth to Learn Doing God’s will often means not doing what we want to do. Behind the Words “Because of this” is from the Greek word dio. This is made up of a form of dia, meaning...
Romans 15:21 – Evangelistic Tenacity
but as it is written: "Those to whom He was not announced will see; and those who have not heard will understand." Truth to Learn Isaiah prophesied about Gentiles believing in the Messiah. Behind the Words “Announced” is from anangellō, which is made up of ana, indicating repetition or...
Romans 15:20 – Singular Ambition
And so I am eager to preach the gospel, where Christ was not named, lest I should build on another man's foundation, Truth to Learn All Christians are called and gifted to build the body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “I am eager” is translated from the...
Romans 15:19 – Submissive Service
in mighty signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit of God, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum. Truth to Learn We need to submissively serve God wherever He leads us. Behind the Words The word translated “signs”...
Romans 15:18 – Give Him Credit
For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, in word and deed, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles. Truth to Learn God gets all the credit for what is accomplished through us. Behind the Words The word “dare” is translated...
Romans 15:17 – All God’s Doing
Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God. Truth to Learn We should take no credit for our abilities or for what we accomplish; we should give God all the credit. Behind the Words “Boast” is translated from the Greek word kauchēsis,...