to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres (a placer of things) because the Greeks...
Romans 11:36 – It’s All His
For from Him and through Him and unto Him are all things, to Him be glory forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise for only He is worthy. Behind the Words There is a three-fold expression that Paul uses in the first part of this verse...
Luke 2:9 – Full of Fear
And an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Truth to Learn The shepherds were afraid when the angel appeared to them. Behind the Words The words “stood over” are translated from the Greek word...
Romans 3:23 – Sinners All
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Truth to Learn Every one of us has committed sin. As a result, we don’t meet God’s reputation. Behind the Words “All” is translated from a form of the Greek word pas, which means “all, the totality,...
2 Peter 3:18 – Eternal Praise
But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and the day of eternity! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory. Behind the Words The word translated “grow” is auxanō, meaning...
1 Peter 1:21 – Eternal Hope
who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Truth to Learn It is through Christ that we believe unto salvation, and our hope for eternity rests with God and God alone. Behind...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to...
1 Thessalonians 2:20 – A Joyful Coming
For you are our glory and joy. Truth to Learn There will be rejoicing for Christians when Christ returns. Behind the Words The word “glory” is translated from the Greek word doxa. This word primarily means “thought” or “opinion,” especially a favorable opinion. In a secondary sense it means...
1 Thessalonians 2:12 – Walking Worthy
and testifying that you walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Truth to Learn Encouragement and instruction help us to become more godly. Behind the Words “Testifying” is from the Greek verb marturomai. This word is derived from martus, meaning “a witness.” This...
1 Thessalonians 2:6 – It’s Not About Us
Nor seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, being able to be in authority as apostles of Christ. Truth to Learn Paul didn’t make personal demands, even when he could have. Behind the Words The word “seeking” is from the Greek verb dzēteō, which means “to...