Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Christians need to be patiently forbearing of each other. Behind the Words The word “grant” (actually, “may … grant”) is translated from the verb didomi, meaning...
Romans 14:12 – Personal Testimony
So then each of us will give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words ara oun, which basically...
Romans 5:5 – Unimaginable Love
Now hope does not make one ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Truth to Learn God has abundantly shown His love for us. Behind the Words The word translated “disappoint” is kataischunō, which is...
2 Thessalonians 3:9 – Christ-like Selflessness
not because we do not have authority, but that we might give ourselves as an example for you to imitate us. Truth to Learn Our love for others is shown in what we sacrifice for them. Behind the Words “Authority” is translated from the Greek noun exousia, which is...
2 Thessalonians 1:8 – Righteous Blazing Fire
in blazing fire giving vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Blazing” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 – Spirit-filled Living
Consequently he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who gives us His Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn We live godly lives through the power of the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words “Consequently” is translated from toigaroun, an old double compound word which is made up of...
1 Thessalonians 4:2 – God, our Father
for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn Christians are God’s children, not just His subjects. Behind the Words “You know” is translated from the verb eido, which means “to see with perception.” As in English, this verb can refer to visibly...
Ephesians 4:7 – God’s Gifting
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. Truth to Learn Each Christian has a job function to perform within the church based on how God has gifted him or her. Behind the Words The word “each” is from heskatos, which...
Ephesians 3:16 – Prayer of Strength
that He might give you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul prayed for strength for us in our time of need. Behind the Words “He might give” is from the...
Ephesians 1:22 – Supreme Authority
And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and He is now your supreme authority with regard to all things physical and spiritual. ...