But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and the day of eternity! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory. Behind the Words The word translated “grow” is auxanō, meaning...
Ephesians 4:15 – Lovely Body Building
but, speaking the truth in love, that we may grow up unto Him in all things, who is the head—Christ— Truth to Learn We need to be truthful and loving as we minister to our fellow Christians. Behind the Words “Speaking the truth” is translated from the verb alētheuō,...
Ephesians 2:21 – Temple Building
in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, Truth to Learn Every Christian is part of the temple of God. Behind the Words The words “the whole” are translated from a form of pas, which can mean “all” or “every.” So...
1 Corinthians 3:7 – Faithfully Serve and Trust
So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Truth to Learn Every Christian needs to serve, trusting God for the result. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “so then” is hōste. It is made up of hōs, meaning “in...
1 Corinthians 3:6 – Farmers and Gardeners
I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. Truth to Learn We are called to be servants, planting seeds and nourishing the church. God will do the rest. Behind the Words Phuteuō is the Greek verb translated “planted.” It is derived from phuton (a plant), which is itself derived...
Ephesians 4:15 – Lovely Body Building
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— Truth to Learn We need to be truthful and loving as we minister to our fellow Christians. Behind the Words “Speaking the truth” is translated from the verb alētheuō, which is derived...
Ephesians 2:21 – Temple Building
Ephesians 2:21 - Temple Building in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, Truth to Learn Every Christian is part of the temple of God. Behind the Words The words “the whole” are translated from a form of pas, which can mean...