I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Truth to Learn What God forbids for me He may not forbid for you. Behind the Words “Know” is...
Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory about to be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I consider” is from the Greek...
Romans 4:19 – Faith, Long and Strong
And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb. Truth to Learn Abraham’s faith was strong, even after having waited 20 years. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
2 Peter 3:15 – Patiently Restraining
And consider our Lord's patience as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you according to the wisdom given to him; Truth to Learn God is holding back His wrath so that salvation can come to as many as possible. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
2 Peter 1:13 – Late Life Refresher
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent to stir you up with a reminder. Truth to Learn We need to keep encouraging each other to stay the course because we haven’t much time left. Behind the Words “I consider” is translated from hēgeomai,...
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind the Words...
1 Corinthians 4:1 – God’s Assistants
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Truth to Learn A teacher’s words reveal his image of himself, under Christ. Behind the Words The words “let … consider” are translated from the Greek verb logidzomai. This word is based on...