Through which God also gave them up to impurity, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, Truth to Learn God deals directly and harshly with those who deny Him. Behind the Words The expression “gave them up” is translated from the Greek word paredoken,...
1 Thessalonians 4:7 – Uncleanness or Holiness
For God did not call us for uncleanness, but in holiness. Truth to Learn We are to avoid uncleanness and separate ourselves to God. Behind the Words The word translated “call” is kaleō. This word primarily means “to call out to someone, inviting him or her to come or...
1 Thessalonians 2:3 – Minister Righteously
For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity, nor was it in deceit. Truth to Learn All ministries should be performed honestly and for God. Behind the Words “Exhortation” is translated from paraklēsis, which is derived from parakaleō, meaning “to call near” or “to call alongside.” It...
Ephesians 5:3 – Do What Fits
But let not fornication and all uncleanness or greediness not be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Truth to Learn We are saints, so we need to learn to live like saints. Behind the Words The word “fornication” is translated from the Greek word porneia. This word...
Ephesians 4:19 – Numb, Uncontrolled, and Unclean
who, being past feeling, have surrendered themselves to lewdness, to the working of all uncleanness with greediness. Truth to Learn The unsaved are in a hopeless state. Offer them hope! Behind the Words The words “being past feeling” are from the Greek verb apalgeō, which is made up of...
1 Thessalonians 4:7 – Uncleanness or Holiness
For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. Truth to Learn We are to avoid uncleanness and separate ourselves to God. Behind the Words The word translated “call” is kaleō. This word primarily means “to call out to someone, inviting him or her to come or to...
1 Thessalonians 2:3 – Minister Righteously
For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. Truth to Learn All ministries should be performed honestly and for God. Behind the Words “Exhortation” is translated from paraklēsis, which is derived from parakaleō, meaning “to call near.” It is a picture of someone...
Ephesians 5:3 – Do What Fits
But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Truth to Learn We are saints, so we need to learn to live like saints. Behind the Words The word “fornication” is translated from the Greek word porneia. This word...
Ephesians 4:19 – Numb, Uncontrolled, and Unclean
who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Truth to Learn The unsaved are in a hopeless state. Offer them hope! Behind the Words The words “being past feeling” are from the Greek verb apalgeō, which is made up of apo, meaning...