in blazing fire giving vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Blazing” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
1 Thessalonians 5:12 – Encouragement and Prayer
And we ask you, brothers, to recognize those working hard among you, and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you, Truth to Learn Pastors have a tough job. Encourage and pray for him today. Behind the Words The word translated “we ask” is erōtaō, which literally means “to...
1 Thessalonians 5:2 – Noisily Versus Quietly
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. Truth to Learn The Day of the Lord will come quietly, the rapture noisily. Behind the Words “Know” is translated from the verb eidō, which refers to “seeing with perception and...
1 Thessalonians 4:4 – Sacred and Honorable
that each of you should know how to acquire his own vessel in sanctification and honor, Truth to Learn Sex within a marriage is undefiled, sacred, and honorable. Behind the Words Eidō it the Greek word translated “know.” We have pointed out previously that this word literally means “to...
1 Thessalonians 4:2 – God, our Father
for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn Christians are God’s children, not just His subjects. Behind the Words “You know” is translated from the verb eido, which means “to see with perception.” As in English, this verb can refer to visibly...
1 Thessalonians 2:11 – Father Paul
as you know how we were encouraging, and comforting every one of you, as a father does his own children, Truth to Learn We all need some comfort, encouragement, and challenge. Behind the Words The word “as” is from the Greek word kathaper. This word is made up of...
1 Thessalonians 2:1 – Opposition Will Come
For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. Truth to Learn An effective Christian ministry will encounter opposition. Behind the Words “Know” is translated from the Greek verb eidō, which literally means “to see,” but as in English, it carries the meaning of...
1 Thessalonians 1:5 – Holy Spirit Enlightenment
For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, even as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit enables us to understand the...
Ephesians 6:21 – The Beloved Waiter
But that you also might know the things concerning me and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Truth to Learn God gives recognition to those who serve humbly. Behind the Words The words “that...
Ephesians 6:8 – Rewards, Temporal or Eternal?
knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. Truth to Learn Living for God will produce eternal rewards from God. Behind the Words “Knowing” is from the Greek verb eidō, which means “to have seen with perception.”...