The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see that charis...
Mark 14:55, 56, 61b-64 – Christ the Messiah
55Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. 56For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree. ... 61bAgain the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of...
Ephesians 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost part...
Ephesians 1:12 – Hopeful Expectation
Ephesians 1:12 - Hopeful Expectation that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn The hope of all Christians is Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. Behind the Words “Christ” is transliterated from the Greek word christos, which is based on the...
Romans 16:24 – Precious, Sacred, and True
Romans 16:24- Precious, Sacred, and True The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn We have the genuine Word of God. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from charis. This is the noun form of the verb chairō, meaning “to be full of...
Romans 9:1 – Oath of Certainty
Romans 9:1 - Oath of Certainty I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, Truth to Learn Paul’s concern for the welfare of the unsaved Jews is demonstrated by his passionate proclamation. Behind the Words The Greek word...
Romans 8:34 – Our Defense Attorney
Romans 8:34 - Our Defense Attorney Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Truth to Learn We are represented by the greatest defense attorney of all. Behind...
Romans 7:25 – He is Lord!
Romans 7:25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. Truth to Learn Submitting to the lordship of Jesus Christ is the only way to win the battle against our sin...
Romans 6:9 – No Separation, Ever!
Romans 6:9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ can never die again! Behind the Words “Knowing” is translated from the Greek word eidō, which can mean either “to see or perceive” or...
Romans 6:8 – Eternal Living with Christ
Romans 6:8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, Truth to Learn We are currently living an eternal life with Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “believe” is pisteuō, which means “to believe” or “to have faith.” It is not simply...