Professing to be wise, they became fools, Truth to Learn The wisdom of this age is the message and teaching of fools. Behind the Words The word translated, “professing” is the Greek word, phaskontes, which means “to assert or affirm or claim.” “Wise” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 1:21 – Fools in Darkness
because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were they thankful, but their reasonings became futile, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Truth to Learn Those who reject God become fools living in darkness. Behind the Words The word translated, “reasonings” is the Greek word,...
Romans 1:20 – Created Evidence
For the invisible things of Him are clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood by the things that are made, both His eternal power and Godness, so that they are without excuse, Truth to Learn God reveals much about Himself in His created world. Behind the...
Romans 1:19 – Our God Revealed
because what may be known of God is evident among them, for God has revealed it to them. Truth to Learn God does not hide Himself from mankind. Behind the Words The phrase, “the thing which may be known” is from the Greek to gnoston, which literally means “that...
Romans 1:18 – Truth Bullies
For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Truth to Learn Sinfulness suppresses and hides God’s truth. Our job is to reveal that truth to the sinful world around us. Behind the Words The word translated “wrath”...
Romans 1:17 – Confident Faith
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; even as it has been written, "The just shall live by faith." Truth to Learn From salvation to service, we reveal God’s righteousness. Behind the Words The phrase “from faith to faith” has been hotly debated...
Romans 1:16 – Powerful Message
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to everyone believing, both to Jew first and also to Greek. Truth to Learn There is eternal life giving power in the gospel message. Behind the Words The word “ashamed”...
Romans 1:15 – Listening and Ready
So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Truth to Learn Paul was ready to risk his life to obey God’s call in his life. Behind the Words The expression “I am ready” is translated from...
Romans 1:14 – Indebted to God
I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. Truth to Learn Paul was compelled to preach to the Gentiles because of what he owed to God. Behind the Words “Debtor” is from opheiletēs, meaning “one who owes a debt or a...
Romans 1:13 – Focused Zeal
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but was held back until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other nations. Truth to Learn Paul had intended to visit Rome several times,...