Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation. Truth to Learn Paul loved his lost brothers and prayed for them while he proclaimed the Gospel message to them. Behind the Words The word translated “brothers” is adelphos, which is made up of the...
Romans 8:12 – Indebted to Whom?
Therefore, brothers, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. Truth to Learn We owe a debt, but not to our sin nature. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the two Greek words, ara oun. The word ara in an inferential conjunction which indicates...
Romans 7:1 – Our Savior, Our Husband
Or do you not know, brothers (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has Lordship over a man as long as he lives? Truth to Learn Christians are in a marriage relationship with Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “brothers” is adelphos,...
2 Thessalonians 3:15 – Loving Restoration, Not Punishment
Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Truth to Learn Church discipline should be done as an act of love, with the objective being restoration and growth, not punishment. Behind the Words The word “count” is translated from the Greek verb hēgeomai,...
2 Thessalonians 3:13 – Don’t Get Discouraged
And you, brothers, do not get discouraged in doing good. Truth to Learn Work hard for God and don’t get discouraged. Behind the Words Adelphos is the word translated “brothers.” It literally refers to someone from the same womb, hence, “a brother or sister.” It is used throughout the...
2 Thessalonians 3:6 – Judgment With Love
But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which you received from us. Truth to Learn There are times when Christians are supposed to judge others. Behind the Words...
1 Thessalonians 5:25 – Humble Prayer Request
Brothers, pray for us. Truth to Learn We all need prayer so that we can bring glory to God. Behind the Words The word “brothers” is translated from adelphos, which is made up of a connective particle, a and a form of the noun delphus, meaning “the womb.” Thus,...
1 Thessalonians 3:7 – Focusing On Others
because of this, brothers, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith. Truth to Learn Paul was concerned about how his own persecution was affecting the faith of others. Behind the Words “Because of this” is from the Greek words dia touto. The...
James 2:14 – Profitable Works
What is the gain, my brothers, if someone should say he has faith and not have works? Is that faith able to save him? Truth to Learn There is no evidence of saving faith unless it is demonstrated by works. Behind the Words “Gain” is translated from the Greek word...
2 Thessalonians 3:15 – Loving Restoration, Not Punishment
Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Truth to Learn Church discipline should be done as an act of love, with the objective being restoration and growth, not punishment. Behind the Words The word “count” is translated from the Greek verb hēgeomai, which...