Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Truth to Learn Christians undergo trials of their faith. Behind the Words The word translated “approved” is dokimos, derived from the verb dokimadzō, which means “to try or test for the purpose of determining value or...
James 1:12 – Crowning Reward
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for having been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Truth to Learn Patiently enduring the trials of our lives will result in eternal rewards of far greater value than all of...
Romans 16:10 – Proving Ground of Faith
Romans 16:10 - Proving Ground of Faith Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. Truth to Learn Christians undergo trials of their faith. Behind the Words The word translated “approved” is dokimos, derived from the verb dokimadzō, which means “to try or test...
Romans 14:18 – Becoming God Pleasers
Romans 14:18 - Becoming God Pleasers For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. Truth to Learn Serving Christ pleases God and gains the respect of others. Behind the Words The expression “in these things” is from the Greek en toutois, most...