And whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called, justified, and glorified! Behind the Words The word translated “justified” is dikaioō, which means “to regard as just,...
Romans 6:7 – Freed by Death
For he who has died has been set free from sin. Truth to Learn The death of our sin nature freed us from the bondage of sin. Behind the Words The word translated “slaves” in the previous verse is the Greek word douleuō, which is the verb form of...
Romans 3:26 – His Righteousness
to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Truth to Learn God’s plan of salvation draws attention to His righteousness. Behind the Words The word, “demonstrate” if translated from endeixis, which refers to...
Romans 3:24 – Free Righteousness
being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Through faith in Jesus Christ we are declared to be righteous. Behind the Words “Being justified” is translated from dikaioō. This is based on dikaios, which as we saw in verse ten...
Romans 3:20 – Good Deeds
Therefore by the works of law no flesh will be justified in His presence, for through the law is the knowledge of sin. Truth to Learn No one can do enough good deeds to be saved. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dioti, which is...
James 2:24 – Works Prove Faith
You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Truth to Learn Your works of obedience confirm that your faith is real and alive. Behind the Words The opening word of this verse in the Greek text is a form of horaō, which literally...
James 2:21 – Faithful Obedience
Abraham our father – was he not justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Truth to Learn It is our works of obedience to God which demonstrate that our saving faith is genuine. Behind the Words “Father” is translated from the Greek word patēr, which...
1 Corinthians 4:4 – The Final Judge
For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. Truth to Learn Serve God with diligence and with a humble spirit. Don’t worry about what others say. Behind the Words “I know” is translated from the Greek...
Romans 8:30 – Righteous & Glorious
Romans 8:30- Righteous & Glorious Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called, justified, and glorified! Behind the Words The word translated “justified” is dikaioō, which means...
Romans 6:7 – Freed by Death
Romans 6:7 For he who has died has been freed from sin. Truth to Learn The death of our sin nature freed us from the bondage of sin. Behind the Words The word translated “slaves” in the previous verse is the Greek word douleuō, which is the verb form of...