For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the innocent. Truth to Learn Lack of submissiveness can cause harm to the body of Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “serve”...
Romans 14:18 – Becoming God Pleasers
For he who is serving Christ in these things is well pleasing 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 likely referring to...
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...
Ephesians 6:7 – Give Your Best!
serving with goodwill, as to the Lord, and not to men, Truth to Learn God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best. Behind the Words “serving” is translated from the Greek verb douleuō, which is derived from doulos (a bond servant or slave). Douleuō means...
Ephesians 6:7 – Give Your Best!
with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, Truth to Learn God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best. Behind the Words The word “with” is from the Greek preposition meta, which indicates accompaniment. It is different than the Greek preposition sun,...
Romans 16:18 – Servants, Not Crusaders
Romans 16:18 - Servants, Not Crusaders For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. Truth to Learn Lack of submissiveness can cause harm to the body of Christ. Behind...
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...
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...