But we who are strong ought to bear with the weaknesses of the weak, and not simply please ourselves. Truth to Learn The strong in faith are obligated to help the weaker Christian. Behind the Words The word translated “strong” is dunatos, meaning “powerful or capable.” It refers to...
Romans 14:4 – Household Rule
Who are you judging another's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. Truth to Learn Chastening other Christians is God’s responsibility, not ours. Behind the Words “Servant” is translated from the Greek...
Romans 4:21 – Timeless Performance
and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to do. Truth to Learn God’s ability to keep His promises never changes. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “being fully convinced” is plērophoreō, which is a compound made up of plerēs, meaning “full,” and...
1 Corinthians 1:26 – Calling the Lowly
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Truth to Learn God calls lowly sinners to His kingdom and to His family. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “you see” is blepō, which means “to...
Romans 15:1 – Strong or Weak
Romans 15:1 - Strong or Weak We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Truth to Learn The strong in faith are obligated to help the weaker Christian. Behind the Words The word translated “strong” is dunatos, meaning “powerful...
Romans 14:4 – Household Rule
Romans 14:4 - Household Rule Who are you to judge another's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. Truth to Learn Chastening fellow Christians is God’s responsibility, not ours. Behind the Words “Servant”...