to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres (a placer of things) because the Greeks...
Romans 16:26 – Gospel Proclamation
but now has been revealed, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith— Truth to Learn We all need to be preaching the gospel message. Behind the Words The words “has been revealed” are translated...
Romans 16:25 – Stabilizing Power
Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the time of the ages. Truth to Learn The power of God is revealed in the gospel message. Behind the...
Romans 16:24 – Precious, Sacred, and True
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn We have the genuine Word of God. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from charis. This is the noun form of the verb chairō, meaning “to be full of cheer” or “to rejoice.” The noun...
Romans 16:23 – Give Your All
Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, greets you, and Quartus, a brother. Truth to Learn God wants us all to give liberally. Behind the Words “Host” is from the Greek word xenos, which literally means “a foreigner” or “a stranger.”...
Romans 16:22 – Service or Excuses?
I, Tertius, the one writing this epistle, greet you in the Lord. Truth to Learn God wants people to serve without excuses. Behind the Words The name Tertius is a Latin name meaning “third.” It was common among the Roman aristocracy to name children Primus (first), Secundus (second), Tertius (third),...
Romans 16:21 – Faithful Helpers
Timothy, my fellow worker greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen. Truth to Learn Every ministry needs faithful helpers. Behind the Words “Fellow worker” is from sunergon, which we have seen a couple of times in this chapter. It refers to someone who works together with someone...
Romans 16:20 – Crushing Blow
And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Truth to Learn Through Christ we will have victory over false teachers. Behind the Words The word “crush” is translated from suntribō, which is composed of sun,...
Romans 16:19 – Obedient and Wise
For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I rejoice on your behalf; but I want you to be wise as to what is good, and innocent concerning evil. Truth to Learn It is important for all Christians to be growing in our faith daily by reading and studying...
Romans 16:18 – Servants, Not Crusaders
For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the innocent. Truth to Learn Lack of submissiveness can cause harm to the body of Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “serve”...