even us, whom He also called, not only of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles? Truth to Learn God chose us, Jews and Gentiles alike, to be His holy children so that He will receive praise and glory. Behind the Words “Called” is from the Greek word kaleō,...
Romans 9:7 – Isaac, God’s Choice
nor because they are the Abraham’s seed are they all children; but, "in Isaac your seed shall be called." Truth to Learn God chose Isaac as the promised seed of Abraham. Behind the Words The word “children” is translated from the Greek word teknon, which is the noun form...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
And we know that to the ones loving God all things work together for good, to those who are the called ones according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the Words The words “all things”...
Romans 2:17 – No Place for Pride
Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest upon the law, and make your boast in God, Truth to Learn Relying on heritage and obedience to the Law is futile. Behind the Words “Indeed” is translated from the two Greek words ei de. Some translations use the English word...
Romans 1:7 – The Called Saints
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called by God, and we are all saints. Behind the Words “Beloved” is translated from agapētos, meaning...
Romans 1:6 – God’s Saving Call
among whom are you also the called ones of Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn Every Christian is one of God’s special called ones. Behind the Words The word translated “nations” in the previous verse is ethnos, (from which we get the English word ethnic) meaning “a race of people,”...
Romans 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “slave” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in a...
1 Peter 2:21 – Exemplary Suffering
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving to you an example, that you might follow His steps: Truth to Learn We have been called by God to follow Christ’s example. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to...
2 Thessalonians 2:4 – The Man of Lawlessness
who opposes and exalts himself above all who are called God or object of worship, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. Truth to Learn The “man of sin” will be revealed before the Day of the Lord. Behind the...