Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians can have joy, peace, and hopeful expectation. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” in this verse...
Romans 15:12 – The Root of Life
And again, Isaiah says: "There will be a Root of Jesse; and He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, in Him the Gentiles shall hope." Truth to Learn Every Christian’s hope is a result of the resurrection of Christ. Behind the Words “Root” is from the Greek...
Romans 15:11 – Loudly Praise Him
And again: "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!" Truth to Learn God deserves our praise, so let’s give it to Him! Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “Praise” is aineō, which means “to sing praises.” In the New Testament it is only used...
Romans 15:10 – Gentile Rejoicing
And again it says: "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!" Truth to Learn Christians of all nationalities have reason to rejoice. Behind the Words “Rejoice” is translated from euphrainō, which is made up of eu, meaning “good or well” and a form of phren, meaning “the mind.” Thus, we...
Romans 15:9 – Body Composition
and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written, "For this reason I will profess to You among the Gentiles, and sing to Your name." Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the same body. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “Gentiles”...
Romans 15:8 – Breaking Old Habits
For I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, Truth to Learn The bondage of manmade rules and tradition is hard to break. Behind the Words “Has become” is translated from the...
Romans 15:7 – Filthy Righteousness
Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. Truth to Learn God freely receives all who come in humble faith. Behind the Words “Accept” is translated from proslambanō, which is made up of pros, meaning “to or toward” and lambanō, meaning “to take.”...
Romans 15:6 – The Praising Body
that with one mind and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn God is worthy of praise from the entire body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “like-minded” in verse five is from the Greek phrase to auto...
Romans 15:5 – Brotherly Patience
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Christians need to be patiently forbearing of each other. Behind the Words The word “grant” (actually, “may … grant”) is translated from the verb didomi, meaning...
Romans 15:4 – Heavenly Hope
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Truth to Learn The Old Testament holds many teachings that instruct Christians in how to patiently endure with hope. Behind the Words The words “were...