In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace Truth to Learn Our sin penalty is paid and our sins are sent-far, far away. Behind the Words The word “redemption” is from apolutrōsis. This compound word is made up...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He favored us in the Beloved One. Truth to Learn Because of His grace, God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
Ephesians 1:5 – Holy Adoption
having predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, Truth to Learn Not only has God chosen us, He also has adopted us. Behind the Words “Having predestined” is the translation of the verb prooridzō. The first half...
Ephesians 1:4 – God’s Choice
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, for us be holy and without blemish before Him in love, Truth to Learn God chose those who would accept Christ as Savior. Behind the Words “Chose” is translated from the verb eklegō, which is made...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed” in the New...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 1:1 – Paul’s Letter to You
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the decision of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful ones in Christ Jesus: Truth to Learn If you are a Christian, this letter was written to you! Behind the Words “Apostle” is transliterated from the Greek word apostolos,...
Ephesians – Background
The City of Ephesus The city of Ephesus was located on the eastern coast of Asia Minor (present day Turkey). It was nearly 200 miles due east from Athens across the Aegean Sea (the body of water that separates Greece from Turkey). This very large metropolis, located on the Cayster...
James 5:20 – A Converted Sinner
let him know that the one turning a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. Truth to Learn We need to proclaim the truth of God to all people. Behind the Words “Sinner” is translated from...
James 5:19 – Wandering from the Truth
My brothers, if anyone among you should stray from the truth, and someone should turn him back, Truth to Learn We need to lovingly reach out to those who have strayed from the truth. Behind the Words There are a couple of words we want to look at in...