being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Truth to Learn When we reject God we are filled with all kinds of sin. Behind the Words “being filled with.” (plēroō) – to fill-up completely. The sense is...
1 Peter 2:22 – Silent Suffering
Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth; Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is the perfect example of patient suffering. Behind the Words The word translated “sin” is hamartia, which literally means “to miss the mark.” In our case the mark is God-like perfection. Hence, we...
1 Peter 2:1 – Vacating the Throne
Therefore, laying aside all malice, and all deceit, and hypocrisy, and envies, and all evil speaking, Truth to Learn Since we have been born again through the word of God, our behavior should demonstrate that we are a new creation. Behind the Words The word translated “laying aside” is...
1 Thessalonians 2:3 – Minister Righteously
For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity, nor was it in deceit. Truth to Learn All ministries should be performed honestly and for God. Behind the Words “Exhortation” is translated from paraklēsis, which is derived from parakaleō, meaning “to call near” or “to call alongside.” It...
1 Thessalonians 2:3 – Minister Righteously
For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. Truth to Learn All ministries should be performed honestly and for God. Behind the Words “Exhortation” is translated from paraklēsis, which is derived from parakaleō, meaning “to call near.” It is a picture of someone...
Romans 3:13 – Painful Words
Romans 3:13 "Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they have practiced deceit"; "the poison of asps is under their lips"; Truth to Learn Our words can be powerful weapons of pain if not controlled. Behind the Words The word translated “throat” is the Greek word larugx, from...
Romans 1:29 – Stuffed With Sin
Romans 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Truth to Learn When we reject God we are filled with all kinds of sin. Behind the Words “being filled with.” (plēroō) – to fill-up completely. The sense...