Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the time of the ages. Truth to Learn The power of God is revealed in the gospel message. Behind the...
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...
Ephesians 6:13 – Prepare for Battle
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against them in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Truth to Learn We need to be prepared for spiritual battle at all times. Behind the Words Analambanō is the Greek word...
Ephesians 6:11 – Protective Armor
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil. Truth to Learn We Christians need protective armor for our spiritual battles. Behind the Words “Put on” is translated from the verb enduō, which is made up of en,...
Ephesians 3:20 – Mighty Prayer Power
Now to Him being able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power working in us, Truth to Learn God is able to answer the prayers of our greatest and most overpowering needs. Behind the Words “Now” is translated from the connective...
Ephesians 3:4 – Uncovering the Mystery
by the reading of which, you are able to understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), Truth to Learn Mysteries are revealed in the Bible. Behind the Words “The reading” is translated from anaginōskō. This word is made up of ana, used as an intensifier and ginōskō, which...
1 Corinthians 3:11 – A Sure Foundation
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn The church can only be as strong as its foundation. Behind the Words The word translated “other” is allos, meaning “another of the same kind.” A similar Greek word, heteros, means...
1 Corinthians 3:2 – Milk or Meat?
I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; Truth to Learn Infants are satisfied with milk. Those who are growing require a lot more nourishment in order to grow. Behind...
1 Corinthians 2:14 – The Truth Revealed
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Truth to Learn Christians understand the Bible because of the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word translated “natural” is...
1 Thessalonians 2:6 – It’s Not About Us
Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. Truth to Learn Paul didn’t make personal demands, even when he could have. Behind the Words The words “did we seek” are from the Greek verb dzēteō,...