For from Him and through Him and unto Him are all things, to Him be glory forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise for only He is worthy. Behind the Words There is a three-fold expression that Paul uses in the first part of this verse...
Romans 11:35 – Who’s In Charge?
"or who has first given to Him that it should be repaid to him?" Truth to Learn God does not owe you a thing, nor is He obligated to do what you want Him to do. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “has first given” is prodidōmi, which...
Romans 11:34 – The Greatest Mind
"For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has become His adviser?" Truth to Learn God is infinitely more intelligent and wise than we are; therefore, we have no reason to question his actions or plans. Behind the Words “Known” is from ginōskō, which means “to...
Romans 11:33 – Immeasurable Riches
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways intraceable! Truth to Learn God has given us a gift of immeasurable worth. Behind the Words The word translated “depth” is the Greek word bathos. This word...
Romans 11:32 – Freed Prisoners
For God confined them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all. Truth to Learn We were once imprisoned by sin, but God has set us free. Behind the Words The word translated “confined them all” is the Greek word sugkleiō. This word is made up of...
Romans 11:31 – Give Away the Treasure
so these also now have not believed, that through the mercy shown you they also may obtain mercy. Truth to Learn We can hoard the truth and be poor, or we can give it away and enjoy spiritual riches together with all who will receive it. Meaning Explained Since...
Romans 11:30 – Believe It or Not
For as you previously did not believe in God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief, Truth to Learn We can obtain mercy from God when we believe Him. Behind the Words The grammatical construction that ties this verse with the following one is the use of the...
Romans 11:29 – Irrevocable Gifts
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Truth to Learn God’s choosing is final and unchangeable. Behind the Words “Gifts” is from charisma, which means “a gift of grace” or “an undeserved benefit.” In the New Testament it is used only of such a gift or...
Romans 11:28 – Not Your Enemies
With regard to the gospel they are enemies, but with regard to the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the Words The word translated,...
Romans 11:27 – God’s Covenant
For this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins." Truth to Learn If God has graciously taken away your sins, you should be humbly producing fruit with thanksgiving. Behind the Words The word “covenant” is from the Greek word diathēkē, which is based on the...