55And the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, and found none. 56For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies were not alike. 61bAgain the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the...
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 cheer” or “to rejoice.” The noun...
1 Peter 3:15 – Godly Fear
But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; Truth to Learn Standing firm in your faith is more important than giving in to the...
2 Thessalonians 3:18 – Our Master’s Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 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...
1 Thessalonians 5:28 – Our Lord and Master
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...
Ephesians 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
Because a 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...
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 verb chriō, meaning “to...
James 2:1 – Impartial Faith
My brothers, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. Truth to Learn Do not show favoritism based on outward appearances. Behind the Words The word translated “Lord” is kurios, which comes from the noun kuros, meaning “might or power.” The word...
1 Corinthians 3:11 – A Sure Foundation
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn The church can only be as strong as its foundation. Behind the Words The word translated “other” is allos, meaning “another of the same kind.” A similar Greek word, heteros, means...
2 Thessalonians 3:18 – Our Master’s Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 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...