For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s body which He loves. Behind the Words “For” is translated from hoti, a Greek conjunction which can be used to demonstrate something further (translated as “that”) or to...
Ephesians 4:4 – Only One
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; Truth to Learn All Christians are to work toward unity within the church. Behind the Words “One” is translated from the Greek word heis (pronounced hice). This is the masculine form of...
Ephesians 2:16 – Deadly Reconciliation
Ephesians 2:16 - Deadly Reconciliation and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. Truth to Learn We are reconciled to God because of Jesus Christ’s death. Behind the Words “He might reconcile” is translated from the Greek...
Ephesians 1:23 – Spiritual Body Life
Ephesians 1:23 - Spiritual Body Life which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Truth to Learn All Christians are part of the body of Christ. As members of that body we each have a function to perform in the church. Behind the Words The...
Romans 8:13 – Evidence of Faith
Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Truth to Learn Your actions indicate whether you are spiritually dead or alive. Behind the Words The words “you will”...
Romans 8:10 – A Spirit of Righteousness
Romans 8:10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Truth to Learn Because we have been declared righteous, we are alive with a life that will last eternally. Behind the Words In order to fully understand...
Romans 7:24 – Winning a Losing Battle
Romans 7:24 O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Truth to Learn The ever presence of sin will bring a committed Christian to his or her knees … over and over and over and over … Behind the Words The Greek word...