But having different gifts according to the grace that is given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; Truth to Learn Each Christian is gifted for the benefit of the body of Christ. Behind the Words Paul begins the verse with a coordinating conjunction...
Romans 11:13 – Service Honors
But I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am indeed an apostle of the Gentiles, I honor my ministry, Truth to Learn Service to God is a great privilege and an honor, which should humble us now and forever. Behind the Words Many translations of this verse start...
Romans 8:10 – A Spirit of Righteousness
And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Truth to Learn Because we have been declared righteous, we are alive with a life that will last eternally. Behind the Words In order to fully understand the...
Romans 2:7 – Continual Good Works
eternal life to those who with patience in doing good seeking glory, honor, and immortality; Truth to Learn We are to be continually doing good works for God. Behind the Words There are two Greek words, men and de, which are not often translated. They are used together to...
1 Peter 4:6 – Dead, But Alive
For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Truth to Learn The ultimate price to pay for our faith (giving of our life) may be what...
2 Thessalonians 2:1 – Look Up
Now, we ask you, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, Truth to Learn In the midst of your suffering, look up! He is coming soon! Behind the Words The word translated “now” is de. This particle serves to introduce a...
1 Thessalonians 5:4 – Spiritual Darkness?
But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that this Day should seize you as a thief. Truth to Learn Christians do not live in darkness. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek particle de, which we looked at in verse one. It indicates transition...
1 Thessalonians 5:1 – Ignorance Versus Knowledge
But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need of anything to be written to you. Truth to Learn There is a distinct difference between the rapture (the day of Jesus Christ) and the tribulation (the Day of the Lord). Behind the Words The word “but”...
1 Thessalonians 3:11 – Our Constant Guide
Now may our God and Father Himself, and Jesus our Lord, direct our way unto you. Truth to Learn God is involved in the details of the life of every Christian. Behind the Words The word “now” is from the particle de, which can be used to indicate a...
Ephesians 3:20 – Mighty Prayer Power
Now to Him being able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power working in us, Truth to Learn God is able to answer the prayers of our greatest and most overpowering needs. Behind the Words “Now” is translated from the connective...