Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat condemn him who eats; for God has received him. Truth to Learn Don’t despise or judge fellow Christians, serve God! Behind the Words The word translated “despise” is the Greek...
Romans 2:4 – God’s Goodness, Not Ours
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? Truth to Learn Our salvation is a result of God’s goodness, not ours. Behind the Words The word translated “despise” is kataphroneō, which is made up...
1 Thessalonians 5:20 – Foretelling or Forth-telling?
Do not despise prophecies. Truth to Learn Christians should only believe a preacher or teacher if their message is completely supported by what the Bible says. Behind the Words The word “despise” is translated from the Greek verb exoutheneō. It is made up of ek, used as an intensifier...
1 Thessalonians 5:20 – Foretelling or Forth-telling
Do not despise prophecies. Truth to Learn Christians should only believe a preacher or teacher if their message is completely supported by what the Bible says. Behind the Words The word “despise” is translated from the Greek verb exoutheneō. It is made up of ek, used as an intensifier and...
Romans 14:3 – Food or Service?
Romans 14:3 - Food or Service? Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. Truth to Learn Don’t despise or judge fellow Christians, serve God! Behind the Words The word...