Therefore we should pursue the things of peace and the things by which we build up one another. Truth to Learn We must deny ourselves in order to serve God and others. Behind the Words Just as in verse twelve, Paul starts off this verse with ara oun, which...
Romans 14:12 – Personal Testimony
So then each of us will give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words ara oun, which basically...
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 5:18, 19 – Summing it Up
Therefore, as through one offense condemnation came to all men, so also through one righteous act, justification of life comes to all men. For as through one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one man's obedience many will be made righteous. Truth to Learn We all deserve...
1 Thessalonians 5:6 – No Sleep-walking!
Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. Truth to Learn Christians need to wake up and stop sleep-walking through life. Behind the Words Ara oun are the opening words of this verse in Greek. They are both inferential particles, serving to draw-out...
Romans 14:19 – Self Denial
Romans 14:19 - Self Denial Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Truth to Learn We must deny ourselves in order to serve God and others. Behind the Words Just as in verse twelve, Paul starts off this...
Romans 14:12 – Personal Testimony
Romans 14:12 - Personal Testimony So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words...
Romans 8:12 – Indebted to Whom?
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, 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...
Romans 5:18, 19 – Summing it Up
Romans 5:18, 19 Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one...