Or do you not know that all who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Truth to Learn We don’t have to let sin control us. We can have the victory! Behind the Words The word “baptized” is translated from baptidzo. It’s easy to see that...
1 Corinthians 1:15 – It’s a Testimony
lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. Truth to Learn Baptism is a testimony of the salvation in the name of Christ. Behind the Words “Lest” is translated from the two Greek words hina mē. The first of these, hina, means “in order that” and...
1 Corinthians 1:14 – Unity, Not Division
I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, Truth to Learn Baptism should promote unity in the church, not division. Behind the Words The words “I thank” are translated from the Greek verb eucharisteō, which is composed of eu, meaning “good” or “well” and a...
1 Corinthians 1:13 – Worship Christ Alone
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? Truth to Learn Submit to your leaders, but worship Christ alone. Behind the Words Meridzō is the word translated “divided.” It means “to separate into parts” or “to divide.” It is expressed here...
Romans 6:3 – Baptized to Death
Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Truth to Learn We don’t have to let sin control us. We can have the victory! Behind the Words The word “baptized” is translated from baptidzo. It’s...