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...
Romans 15:26 – Cheerful Giving
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...