Therefore, what fruit did you have in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. Truth to Learn Our sinfulness separates us from fellowship with God. Behind the Words The word translated “fruit” is karpos, which can refer to the fruit...
Romans 1:16 – Powerful Message
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to everyone believing, both to Jew first and also to Greek. Truth to Learn There is eternal life giving power in the gospel message. Behind the Words The word “ashamed”...
1 Peter 4:16 – Suffering Praise
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, he must not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this name. Truth to Learn If you should suffer as a Christian, give God the glory! Behind the Words The word “Christian” is translated from the Greek word christianos. It is...
2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Breaking Fellowship
And if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Truth to Learn We are not to fellowship with other Christians who are rebellious and disobedient. Behind the Words “Obey” is translated from...
2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Breaking Fellowship
And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Truth to Learn We are not to fellowship with other Christians who are rebellious and disobedient. Behind the Words “Obey” is translated from the...
Romans 6:21 – Grace for Shame
Romans 6:21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. Truth to Learn Our sinfulness separates us from fellowship with God. Behind the Words The word translated “fruit” is karpos, which can refer to the...
Romans 1:16 – Powerful Message
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Truth to Learn There is eternal life giving power in the gospel message. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 3:16 – A Good Conscience
1 Peter 3:16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. Truth to Learn Having a good conscience allows us to be a powerful witness. Behind the Words The word translated “conscience” is suneidēsis, which is...