Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Truth to Learn Some Christians stand out as “choice” within the church. Behind the Words The name “Rufus” is of Roman (Latin) origin, meaning “red.” “Chosen” is translated from the noun eklektos, which is based on the verb eklegomai,...
Romans 8:33 – Chosen to be Sinless
Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? God is the one who justifies. Truth to Learn God declares His chosen ones to be completely righteous. Behind the Words “Bring a charge” is from engkaleō, which is a compound word made up of en, meaning “in” and kaleō,...
1 Peter 2:4 – A Precious Stone
Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, Truth to Learn We have the great privilege of directly approaching our Lord. Behind the Words “Coming” is translated from the Greek word proserchomai, made up of pros, meaning “to” or...
1 Peter 1:2 – God Selected
chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. Truth to Learn God chose us to be saved. Behind the Words “Chosen” is translated from the Greek...
1 Peter 1:1 – From Peter, To All Christians
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen sojourners of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Truth to Learn If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins then this...
James 2:5 – Poor Heirs
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those loving Him? Truth to Learn If God has chosen the poor and the weak to be His children, why do we put...
1 Corinthians 1:27 – God’s “Foolish” Choice
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; Truth to Learn God purposely choose weak and foolish sinners to be His. Behind the...
Romans 16:13 – A Choice Christian
Romans 16:13 - A Choice Christian Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Truth to Learn Some Christians stand out as “choice” within the church. Behind the Words The name “Rufus” is of Roman (Latin) origin, meaning “red.” “Chosen” is translated from the noun eklektos, which...